Is this IBS?

[charliebear78]

Hello.
I have been told I have IBS-Had quite a few tests done already to rule other possible things out.I have had FBC plus Celiac and CA 125 bloods.
Endoscopy with swab taken for H Pylori
Ultrasound
These all came back normal.
I am waiting for the results of a Calprotectin Stool Sample-to help rule out any IBD.
Also booked in next month for a CT sCAN.
Whilst I am grateful for all the tests,part of me is in a never ending anxious loop waiting and worrying.
I think my biggest fear is Cancer( Isn't it for everyone?) I have worried myself that I may have Colon Cancer which is being missed as the Docs told me they do not think I need to have any further testing-ie-Colonoscopy.
I did a home FOBT which tested Positive-The Docs didn't seem to concerned about this-but everything I read tells me I should be?!

Anyway the symptom I am having most at the moment(this has been ongoing since before Xmas with various pains across my stomach/back/chest and constant burping) is a bloated feeling all day and like I need to go to the loo(yet when I try, I can't)
Some days I will go as normal but still feel like this all day-other days I won't actually go at all.
I am worried as I read googled that this was a sign of early Colon Cancer!
I know my rational mind as somewhat shut down in all this.
My Partner is losing the will I think to deal with me and keeps telling me to listen to the Docs who know best.
I am hoping maybe MumsNetters may know better?!(wink)
Could I ask for further tests to rule this out?
Am I turning into a Crazy Woman who can't think clearly?
Is IBS ALL i have?
I was a real mess over the New Year but have thankfully calmed the fuck down now almost

Thank you.

I'm glad you've got an appointment. It's not insensitive, don't worry. I am sorry you're so anxious. I hope you get some reassurance soon!

Just out of interest, why are you so worried about cancer specifically? You said in your OP about cancer being a fear for everyone. It wasn't really something I thought about prior to my diagnosis. And even after treatment I never really worried about it coming back, until it did! When I was undergoing the tests prior to diagnosis it didn't cross my mind that it could be cancer. Have you had a past experience of cancer in your family? Or have you had a cancer scare in the past?

I don't mean to be patronising at all.

Hi Leslie
Cancer isn't in my family-it IS in my OHs family-His Father died of Stomach Cancer and his Grandma had Breast Cancer.(so when I became worried over all of this I felt terrible for him)
I went to the Docs with constant Stomach pains and expected to be told it was all ok,yet the Doc admitted he didn't really know what was wrong so as since sent me for various tests(I know this is needed before I can be told it is definitely ibs)
Whilst all this was going on I did some googling-All the symptoms I have/had were listed as Cancer(stomach and Bowel-Stomach Cancer was ruled out once I had my Endoscopy)
Now I guess I am just worried all along its been Bowel Cancer and will be missed if I do not get a Colonoscopy.
I suppose as I tested Positive for Hidden blood in stool this as just confirmed my worries.(plus the Docs do not seem bothered over this-I am 39 so not to far off 40-which is the age it gives on most of what I have seen to start testing for this)
Truthfully leslie I am just scared shitless and cannot rationalise anymore.
Every time I have a "symptom" that I know could be my ibs(but is also listed for BC) I become more worried and more convinced.
If I could have a colonoscopy or at the least have a chat with my Doctor to help put my mind at rest I would feel better.

Charlie if the blood was coming via a tumour in your large colon I expect you would see it in the stool and your stools would be black/sticky. if you cant see it I would expect it to be coming from further up. I'm not trying to worry you at all but I think your blowing this out of proportion because of what you have read on the internet.

Charlie bear, I totally sympathise with you as I have constant ibs/digestive issues and it worries my crazy! It's very easy for non sufferers to tell you to stop worrying but when you have constant digestive issues it can drive you to absolute distraction and the medical profession are not very helpful once they have labelled you with 'ibs' and very few people take it seriously, but it's bloody awful. Have you tried looking on the IBS Network forum (via Healthunlocked.com?) Lots of helpful advice on there and in the meantime I can totally recommend a YouTube clip (sorry am useless at links!) it's called 'Gut directed hypnotherapy by azaharmony, I've been listening to it for a few days now and find its really helpful.

Peggy You are most probably right, I can think rationally at times and this is the conclusion I come too.

Snuggle I thank you for your reply and the links.
That does help.
It really is horrible feeling this way and being so worried that there is something going on "under the surface"