Hi,
So I will start by saying I have extremely terrible health anxiety. I have had on and off bleeding when using the restroom for what seems like 10 years(maybe longer?). Most time with pain, sometimes not. I am fairly regular. I have been to the ER in the past and was told it was a hemorrhoid(very embarrassing). I just had another exam from my GP and and NP from my obgyn. I have a referral to a GI on the 20th. I have a 2.5 year old daughter. I am so paranoid I have cancer and it will be too late for me because my symptoms have been going on so long. I am nearly in tears at my desk writing this, I have no family history. Other than the bleeding, I get occasional stomach aches. My GP is leaning toward a fissure or internal roid, but I just cannot shake the feeling it's something way worse. Anyone out there with any experience in possibly a bleeding fissure? I plan to request a colonoscopy. I don't think it should be an issue, because whatever the problem may be.. I cannot live like this anymore. I have recently been doing a high protein diet, maybe that is contributing to my problems? I am so sorry for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, my heart goes out to everyone on this board and their families. Thank you in advance for reading my lengthy post.