Are These Symptoms of Colon Cancer? Posted: 08-18-04 19:59pm
Hi everyone. I am new here and I am
having some strange symptoms and wondering
if they could indicate something serious.
I had a baby 10 months ago and noticed
pelvic floor prolapses including
rectocele. My poop is narrower than
before (i think) - I mean it is smaller -
like the size of a fat magic marker
instead of the size of a quarter. I also
have abdominal bloating that comes and
goes but really irritaites me. So far,
anti gas meds do not help much, but I pass
gas pretty regularly. On an x-ray, there
was a lot of gas in my stomach, colon, and
rectum. Those are the only symptoms I
have - no pain or anything, no tarry
stools, no bleeding. I do sometimes feel
like I haven't emptied completely when I
have emptied mostly (a suppository yields
little results). Anyway, does this sound
like colon cancer to those of you who have
experience in dealing with colon cancer?
I have also noticed these little flutters
predominantly on my left side lately (but
sometimes on my right side too) - they
almost feel like a baby kicking (i'm not
pregnant) or a muscle spasm. They happen
between my pelvic bone and my rib cage -
just about dead center of those two.
Please, someone???
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MegEve
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Posts: 353 Location: Alabama
Posted: 08-19-04 22:07pm
I don't think it is colon cancer. Normal
symptoms for that would be: dark blood in
stool, mucus in stool, slowing of bowel
movements, lower abdominal pain, vomiting,
fever, light headed, fatigued, etc.
It may be gas that you have, or if you
want to talk to the doc, he me say it is
irritible bowel syndrome
good luck, and keep us updated!
Love,
megan
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hiddareboog
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Posts: 3
Thank You Posted: 08-20-04 07:41am
Thank you megeve for your reply. I do
not have the symptoms you mentioned, but I
definitely have sometihing going on in my
tummy. I will mention ibs to my Dr.
Thanks for your advice. I read a
few of your posts on here and I admire
your courage and strength having being
diagnosed with colon cancer at such a
young age. You are an inspiration.
Hiddareboog
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MegEve
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Posts: 353 Location: Alabama
Posted: 08-20-04 23:14pm
Thank you so much. I am determined to
beat this horrible thing. I am much
bigger than it is, and I .W.I.L.L win!!
Good luck at the docs!
