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34 & Nervous
I have always had inconsistent bowel movements. I have always just thought I might have IBS. I also have severe anxiety. A few weeks ago I started having lower back pain near my tailbone. I didn't think much of it. I sit a lot. This past week I have had nothing but mild diarrhea (it looks like soft serve) and hurts to get it out. I have this constant heavy feeling in my rectum. I have stomach/abdominal cramping. I am so concerned I went to the ER. The doctor said he thinks is might be ibd and referred me to a GI. I am so stressed out about it I cry. I had a second cousin that passed away from colon cancer. I have a three year old. My husband doesn't know what to do or say. He just says worrying won't help anything and he is my only support as we are currently living in Japan.
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I'm sorry to hear of your situation. It probably would be best to get to the GI doctor like they said. At 34 I'm sure you have never had a colonoscopy but this could put your mind at ease. Not every bowel issue is a warning of cancer as many things can cause it, especially stress, diet and medicines. Wishing you the best and hopefully you can get in to see the doctor soon. Please let us know how you are doing, and don't be afraid to come back on and ask all the questions you have. This is a really great group.
Kim
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