The Colon Club

Hi I'm new here. I will list my symptoms and struggles below. Quick FYI I don't have health insurance, no job, in debt, & my family cannot afford insurance for me or GI visits.

• Waterry bodily fluid leaking from anus or rectal discharge (that is neither blood nor stool)

• Watery leakage is involuntary, constant, relentless, large amounts and comes in more severe waves

Leakage is clear in color, HIGH in volume, low in density

. Weak urine flow, some leakage from penis too

• Severe Pain & irritation in Anus. Feels near the entrance & not far up

• Change in regular bowel habits

• Abdominal bloating, tightness, distention, and swelling ( I think) Sometimes not hungry in the morning.

• Discomfort in Anus increases after a bowel movement

• Internal leakage of liquid running down insides of body. Like into my Buttocks's cheeks, on my back, near my pelvic area & crotch, down my abdomen and sides

• Constipation (worse when pain and swelling is worse)

• increased flatulence
• Fatigue & nausea
• Excessive Thirst & dehydration

• Pressure, irritability, & pain in rectum when walking. Effects my ability to walk normally (smaller steps)etc
• Pressure & boating in abdomen effects strides when walking

• Bouts of feeling really warm but subsides
• Sounds and sensations from rectum and abdomen

• Feces is obscure in appearance, obscure appearances are of a variety. Undigested food in feces? Or something like that

• Feces smells particularly foul

• Pain in rear gets worse after urinating when standing up. & Pressure in rear when Peeing

• Abdomen Sounds- Liquid, Gas,??
• Rectum Sounds- Physical pressure, tightness.
• Foul smelling & cloudy urine
• Red bumps near stomach on skin
• Blood in feces
• When I'm emptying my bladder standing up I deal with pain and pressure in my rear. Causes weak flow
• "Skin Tag" on anus
• Straining,pressure,tightness & pain in "Gooch" from time to time

• Formerly had blood leaking and dripping from anus in large amounts, especially upon using restroom (Approximately 3-4 months Ago, lasted for approximately 4-6 months) now it's just clear looking fluid.

The leaks appear to be clear but also stain my pants like crazy

It's hard to go out in public or get a job because the leakage on clothes in embarrassing and the pain is very bad. My low cost health clinic referred me a Gastroenterology doctor but neither can I or my family afford it and my parents don't seem to be taking my complaints seriously. I find my symptoms to be bizarre.

My mother had colon cancer found in a polyp and beat in about 3 weeks after surgery. I don't think cancer runs I. The family. Her symptoms were not at all anything like what I am experiencing. I don't think she was suffering at all. I'm scared I'm dying. I sometimes want to commit suicide.

Any idea what's happening to me ? I think my time is almost up.

You need to see a doctor or go to an emergency room ASAP. They are the only ones who can help you with this. It does not sound like colon cancer though, as a lot of your symptoms aren’t typical for colon cancer.

How is it possible that with your symptoms they don’t take you seriously? You should really see a doctor and get help, there must be a way to go around the money problem? Sorry I am not familiar with US health system.

Big hug, I hope you get help soon

Claudia

You need to get to the doctor. Go to the emergency room. They will have to treat you. You can get on medicaid can't you? I have no ideas what these symptoms could mean, but you need to have them checked out.

cbsmith wrote:You need to see a doctor or go to an emergency room ASAP. They are the only ones who can help you with this. It does sound like colon cancer though, as a lot of your symptoms aren’t typical for colon cancer.

It does or does not sound like colon cancer? I don't understand your last two sentences. Sorry. Ive been to emergency rooms many times. They never can do much. I had a CT scan done a few months the ago in the emergency room for this leakage. They said the CT scan showed nothing. I was there for like 3 hours. My release papers said, " we found no evidence of fecal incontinence." I never complained about fecal incon. I never pooped myself.

Atoq wrote:How is it possible that with your symptoms they don’t take you seriously? You should really see a doctor and get help, there must be a way to go around the money problem? Sorry I am not familiar with US health system.

Big hug, I hope you get help soon

Claudia

Especially when my mom just had colon cancer. I could tell my mom I have a brain tumor and she would tell me to take ibuprofen. Kind of lady she is. Uninformed and they aren't the ones suffering so idk.

susie0915 wrote:You need to get to the doctor. Go to the emergency room. They will have to treat you. You can get on medicaid can't you? I have no ideas what these symptoms could mean, but you need to have them checked out.

I guess I'm gonna have to find a way to hide these stains the best way I can and find the courage to work some job until I can afford insurance and then go to the doctor . But literally my whole wardrobe had leaks and stains all over my pants it's so embarrassing.

When you actually went to the emergency room, did the doctor make a finger exam of your rectum and prostate ?? People with prostate problems often also have bladder problems.

This may sound stupid and I have no idea what a colonoscopy cost in the states, but is it a possibility to wish for some money for the colonoscopy as a Christmas gift?? If you celebrate Christmas and get gifts.

TheSmallMan wrote:

cbsmith wrote:You need to see a doctor or go to an emergency room ASAP. They are the only ones who can help you with this. It does sound like colon cancer though, as a lot of your symptoms aren’t typical for colon cancer.

It does or does not sound like colon cancer? I don't understand your last two sentences. Sorry. Ive been to emergency rooms many times. They never can do much. I had a CT scan done a few months the ago in the emergency room for this leakage. They said the CT scan showed nothing. I was there for like 3 hours. My release papers said, " we found no evidence of fecal incontinence." I never complained about fecal incon. I never pooped myself.

Crap, sorry, does not sound like colon cancer.

Smallman:
Have you applied for Medicaid? This is medical insurance for individuals below the poverty line. There are no co-pays or deductibles for those on MediCaid. Not all physicians and not all hospitals accept Medicaid, but a fair number do. Large university teaching hospitals often see and treat the bulk of MediCaid patients.

Open enrollment for the ACA remains open through 15-Dec. There are insurance brokers who provide free assistance with applying for medical insurance through the federal insurance exchange. These brokers are paid by the participating medical insurance providers. Certainly, the services of a medical insurance broker could help you in applying for an ACA plan with a federal subsidy assistance or MediCaid. Go to the ACA federal marketplace web site to find contact information for a medical insurance broker in your state and local community.

Wearing of full brief Attends brand disposable undergarments would at least contain the liquid and enable you to venture outside of your home without embarrassment.

I am sorry that you are suffering without readily available care,
Karen

Colonoscopy Cost for Uninsured
http://stopcoloncancernow.com/colonoscopy/cost-of-a-colonoscopy/colonoscopy-cost-for-uninsured

Free Screening Colonoscopies
http://stopcoloncancernow.com/colonoscopy/free-screening-colonoscopies
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Pemba wrote:When you actually went to the emergency room, did the doctor make a finger exam of your rectum and prostate ?? People with prostate problems often also have bladder problems.

This may sound stupid and I have no idea what a colonoscopy cost in the states, but is it a possibility to wish for some money for the colonoscopy as a Christmas gift?? If you celebrate Christmas and get gifts.

The doctor did check my rectum. I laid on my side and she inserted her finger. It lasted about 1 second in and out with lube. I do not believe she checked the prostate. It was very fast. She claims the CT scan and Rectum check have no issues. She also said my diaper looks fine. My diapers are soaked with clear liqud I have the photos to prove it.

MissMolly wrote:Smallman:
Have you applied for Medicaid? This is medical insurance for individuals below the poverty line. There are no co-pays or deductibles for those on MediCaid. Not all physicians and not all hospitals accept Medicaid, but a fair number do. Large university teaching hospitals often see and treat the bulk of MediCaid patients.

Open enrollment for the ACA remains open through 15-Dec. There are insurance brokers who provide free assistance with applying for medical insurance through the federal insurance exchange. These brokers are paid by the participating medical insurance providers. Certainly, the services of a medical insurance broker could help you in applying for an ACA plan with a federal subsidy assistance or MediCaid. Go to the ACA federal marketplace web site to find contact information for a medical insurance broker in your state and local community.

Wearing of full brief Attends brand disposable undergarments would at least contain the liquid and enable you to venture outside of your home without embarrassment.

I am sorry that you are suffering without readily available care,
Karen

Hi Karen, I applied for State of Kansas Medicaid. I'm still waiting on an answer. But I never heard of this ACA Federal Insurance Broker stuff. Is that a different application from The Medicaid application? I'll check it out.

I do wear diapers. I have tried men's Depends diapers, and right now I'm using a different brand. They are pullups. I will look into the Attends but my family has little money and from my experience the diapers only help so much. Due to the Volume, density, and viscosity of the leaks the diapers don't absorb as much I'd like so I wear Plastic Pants and Plastic bloomers and even that is not enough. I need something better to manage these leaks. But yes diapers to get completely soaked and I usually use 1 a day and change a fresh one at night.

O Stoma Mia wrote:Colonoscopy Cost for Uninsured
http://stopcoloncancernow.com/colonoscopy/cost-of-a-colonoscopy/colonoscopy-cost-for-uninsured

Free Screening Colonoscopies
http://stopcoloncancernow.com/colonoscopy/free-screening-colonoscopies
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I already have a referal to a local GI doctor for Colonoscopy he wants $300. I can't even get that or can my family at all. Can't even ask them. Even if I'm dying of cancer. Maybe they would but I would need proof that I have cancer in paper or something. It's just not possible right now.

When you went to the ER, did you talk to the financial department? I'm assuming you weren't able to pay. The financial person or hospital social worker can help you apply for Medicaid. You can apply for Medicaid at any time of the year. There are no enrollment periods.

The only problem may be if your family claims you as a dependent. In that case, your family's income would be counted.