FIT result 43 - should I be worried?

[JoyeuxNarwhal]

Had some rectal bleeding, plus always tired. Menopausal. No weight loss. Been more constipated since having a Mirena fitted but generally go at least every other day. Lots of green veg/chia seeds/linseeds etc.

Had blood tests which were satisfactory/normal range. Was expecting to be told fit was negative however apparently not.

Been referred on the 2 week pathway (although GP says currently more like 4-6 week minimum).

There's no obvious lumps and bumps outside so I'm guessing (hoping) it's internal piles?

Any help/experience/advice gratefully received.

Gosh what a thing to go through @Biscuitmonster2318 Really glad they were helpful and understanding, hope you get a good result x

My little camera pill- I feel like I belong in the movie inner space.

with all the moviprep and booster preps they have given me I will definitely be able to fit in my Christmas dress 👗

Always look for the silver lining @Biscuitmonster2318 and lol @ Inner space!

Are you allowed to eat again when you've swallowed it or are you still on liquids only until it, um, reappears?

Wow
Never had one of those b4

Interesting

3rd colonoscopy in 8 ish months in Jan tho

Whats the camera thing like

Like ive had moviprep b4
And the p one

But the lil camera thing...

They told me im having cap next time

Something about a camera to see round corners

• is that , that ?

Is your feretin ok since all this ?

My body doesnt normally abrorb iron from tablets

today theyve prescribed iron tablets - an experiment (!) - wil get feretin rested in 3 weeks

Also had migrane tablets prescribed
And ive got to do a migrane diary

I was prescribed iron tablets but they mess the results of tests. So I have waited for all the tests first.

the camera pill was strange but not too bad. I have horrendous pain just drinking, and thought it was going to be really bad. But apart from certain points which were uncomfortable it was much better than anything else.

The only downside is that they can’t take biopsies as you usually get with the procedure. So I would have to have them done if they find anything. But as they are unsure of what and where I’m having trouble, along with it being too painful and high risk of perforating it is a good option.

The camera records and transmits to a video recorder attached around your waist. This means that when they analyse it, it has pictures from the moment you swallow to the moment it hits the toilet.

Sounds helpful / interesting

Have they offered 2 do a gastroscopy to check your stomach?

I couldn’t manage the gastroscopy this time
this camera is brilliant as it takes a images from the moment you swallow until it hits the toilet.

so the consultant has images of my whole digestive system.

Though the moviprep and two boosters are brutal.

I have finished the test now and literally feel I’m going to have an accident and stopped at 5 toilets walking the length of the hospital 😂😂

Are they able to give you information regarding what they have seen from the test today or will you have to wait? Hope you have answers as soon as possible.

My FIT test result was 78 ug. Symptoms have been visible blood on stool (bright red) and mucus. Lower back ache which I think is linked. I have lost weight too but was dieting just as all this started so not sure if it’s due to that or if I have lots extra because of this.

How are you doing today @Biscuitmonster2318 ?

A positive FIT test means there is blood within your stool sample that you sent off, it doesn't tell you what is causing that, hence the colonoscopy to ensure it's not something sinister like cancer.

Other causes (Which are much more common) are piles and anal fissures, sometimes you can also have blood in your poo due to inflammation/infection in the bowel.

Try not to worry, you are going for the right test to rule out the more serious sinister caused as that's the safest thing to do.

Bowel polyps are common and are sometimes the reason for bleeding

Thanks. I have a CT scan booked for first this Xmas eve and the colonoscopy booked for the 4th Jan. So good to have some dates.

Glad you've got some dates @Rosienose Hope you're still able to enjoy the festive season.

Abdomen ct scan ?

Yes and chest and pelvis I think

Think it’s an MRI

Have u had an mri b4 ?
Is it with contrast ?

Xmas eve so Sunday?
Results for mri sometimes take a week -, even 4 urgent 1s

Yes it’s with the contrast. Just had it

Was it whole body or abdomen or ?

"Breathe in
Breathe out
Breathe in
And hold your breath

Breathe normally "

Sung 2 the tune of a partridge in a pear tree...

Two colonoscopies
Two MRI'sssss
2 gas-tros-copiessssss
And a transvagina-allllllll

#2023 ^

#hospitalyear

Gynae are guna do more investigations - jordan - secretary said t ' other day

Then there's liver fibro scan
Oh and another colonoscopy - with a CAP

Thanks all for your advice on here. Had the colonoscopy today. Haemorrhoids apparently, 2 sizable, one small. Quite high up. No other abnormalities. Discharged from cancer pathway 🥳 Consultant happy to see me in clinic if they bother me/bleeding continues.

@worldwidetravel2017 I said to dh on my way home that that's it now - I've seen nephrology (ultrasound), urology (CT and cystoscopy), and gynae (TV and abdo ultrasound, hysteroscopy and polyp removal) over the last 13 months so all of my insides have been seen!

It gets draining all the procedures / visits / appts / results doesnt it

Im @ hosp tomorrow

• and next week
• and in Feb