I had my first colonoscopy today after background of 4 months of intermittent dark blood in the toilet water, diarrhea, abdo pain, lower back pain, fatigue, periods of persistent low grade fever and inflammation markers in blood tests. My GP was pretty convinced it sounded like IBD (no family history), and my gastroenterologist said he was very surprised to find nothing abnormal in my colonoscopy. Whilst I'm not wanting a diagnosis as difficult as IBD, it's also pretty horrible to have no answer. There were no polyps, and though there were very small haemorrhoids the gastro said he was very doubtful they had caused the bleeding. I now await the biopsy results, new blood test results (there were at least 8 things written down but I don't know what they were) and also a pelvic ultrasound that the Gastro thinks may show other options for the cause of the bleeding (???).
I have taken comfort from reading threads here that suggest mine is not a unique experience. I just wish it were more straightforward. Any advice would be greatly welcomed!
I have taken comfort from reading threads here that suggest mine is not a unique experience. I just wish it were more straightforward. Any advice would be greatly welcomed!