TMI - question about stool

[SB2017]

As you guys might know from a previous post of mine, I’m on a colon cancer scare! I’ve had a pain in my lower left abdomen that comes and goes and I would describe it more as an ache than a pain. My lower back has been hurting and I get diarrhea more often than not.

Lately I’ve been noticing my stool has dark brown mucus in it, and on the surface. Has anyone had this before? Of course this makes me think colon cancer even more. My colonoscopy is not until December 8th and I’m driving myself crazy

 

[TruthHurts]

As you guys might know from a previous post of mine, I’m on a colon cancer scare! I’ve had a pain in my lower left abdomen that comes and goes and I would describe it more as an ache than a pain. My lower back has been hurting and I get diarrhea more often than not.

Lately I’ve been noticing my stool has dark brown mucus in it, and on the surface. Has anyone had this before? Of course this makes me think colon cancer even more. My colonoscopy is not until December 8th and I’m driving myself crazy

Your stool has a lot to do with your diet your body takes what it wants from the foods that you eat and dumps the rest. Let's just say what goes in must come out. If you have these concerns you can reduce the odds of it happening by eating a healthy diet and exercising. Also eating yogurt or taking a probiotic would be great.

 

[vinbaker]

As you guys might know from a previous post of mine, I’m on a colon cancer scare! I’ve had a pain in my lower left abdomen that comes and goes and I would describe it more as an ache than a pain. My lower back has been hurting and I get diarrhea more often than not.

Lately I’ve been noticing my stool has dark brown mucus in it, and on the surface. Has anyone had this before? Of course this makes me think colon cancer even more. My colonoscopy is not until December 8th and I’m driving myself crazy

Other colon cancer scare here, today i'm in full obsession as i had to rush to the bathroom after i drank a shake that never gave me problems before. How ol are you?

 

[SB2017]

That happens to me too. Immediately after eating, I have to go. I’m 35

 

[vinbaker]

That happens to me too. Immediately after eating, I have to go. I’m 35

the funny thing is that I will tell you things that I say to myself but that I cannot accept. Running to the bathroom after eating, or having a stimulus after eating, is typical of irritable bowel. Cancer, from what I understand, gives you more continous problems over time regardless of when and what you eat. What I can suggest is to evaluate food intolerances, a possible intestinal dysbiosis and take probiotics for at least 20 days (in my case they help me a lot). However, frankly said, running to the bathroom after eating and feeling better afterwards is not really a symptom of colon cancer, but typical of irritable bowel. Try to stay calm, I'm 39 years old.

 

[SB2017]

the funny thing is that I will tell you things that I say to myself but that I cannot accept. Running to the bathroom after eating, or having a stimulus after eating, is typical of irritable bowel. Cancer, from what I understand, gives you more continous problems over time regardless of when and what you eat. What I can suggest is to evaluate food intolerances, a possible intestinal dysbiosis and take probiotics for at least 20 days (in my case they help me a lot). However, frankly said, running to the bathroom after eating and feeling better afterwards is not really a symptom of colon cancer, but typical of irritable bowel. Try to stay calm, I'm 39 years old.

I had no idea that was a symptom of IBS. It actually makes me feel a little better knowing that! Thank you

 

[vinbaker]

I had no idea that was a symptom of IBS. It actually makes me feel a little better knowing that! Thank you

Sure it is. If you hear about people with colon cancer, they usually have many problems like constant need to go, in every situation, ex. while they are doing sports. IBS is typically due to something that triggers your colon to overreact, and it could be simply by eating. If you add anxiety to that, it's going to make you pay