(First off, I am typing with a sleeping baby on top of me so apologies in advance for any typos/bits that make no sense)
I had an incorrect diagnosis of internal piles causing pain and slight bleeding with BM in Nov 2015, two months after having baby no 2. Went back to see female GP in Feb who re-examined me and saw a tear; was prescribed stool softener Laxido and cream Proctosyl (sp?). This worked until i stopped taking Laxido prescribed, then immediately bleeding and pain returned. Went to her again, got a bigger amount of Laxido (one month's worth) and although it helped a lot I still had two episodes of bleeding. Have finished that course of Laxido and lo and behold bleeding and pain again today. Back to GP I go on Thurs...
This is getting me down for a lot of reasons, the main one being I can't stop worrying I have cancer. I have had 2x digital exams and neither GP has been concerned, however I am having a tough time with health anxiety post-natally and am having therapy which GP referred me for before this business with the bleeding started. Every time I see blood I spend the day in a panic and very tearful. I just don't seem to be able to trust this is something minor, as it is still going on 5 months after I first noticed bleeding.
I am going to ask GP to refer me to hospital - I don't know if this is just an overreaction caused by anxiety?
I wonder if anyone else has had a similar experience and any advice?
I have modified my diet and am drinking pints and pints of water. I am breastfeeding and i'm wondering of this is slowing healing?
On top of this bum stuff, I am also waiting for a gynae op to remove over-granulation tissue leftover from baby's birth 7 months ago, so I feel like my whole 'area' is a disaster zone and it is very depressing!!!
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sparklecat27 · 25/04/2016 15:14
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