luckyluke 1 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 The mucus can be caused by Ulcerative Colitis or IBS. Not sure about Crohns though. Crohns can, but bleeding and mucus are more associated with UC as it involves the bottom end of the bowel whereas Crohns typically affects higher up (although it CAN affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, from mouth to anus). UC/Crohns may not be heriditery per se but family history is always relevent. Still, all this chat is academic at the moment. The bloods may show sign of an inflammatory process, but that's not particularly specific and the only real way of finding out is a having a look, I'm afraid. Easier said than done Craig, but theorising about it like this will not change the outcome, so as you say, just wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 All the best with this mate. I've had similar symptoms in the past and it took a lot of 'probing about' for them to make the diagnosis. Bad times. Turned out it was just piles in the end though. Good times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 All the best with this Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 All the best mate, hope it's nowt serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6367 Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 I've had the bloods and the results have come back all clear Just gotta have the camera now - Luke, you were right, it's a sigmoidoscopy possibly taking a biopsy at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I've had the bloods and the results have come back all clear Just gotta have the camera now - Luke, you were right, it's a sigmoidoscopy possibly taking a biopsy at the same time. Good news mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo 23 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I've had the bloods and the results have come back all clear Just gotta have the camera now - Luke, you were right, it's a sigmoidoscopy possibly taking a biopsy at the same time. Yeah good news mate. Sounded quite worrying, but with the test clear I guess you can now sit back and have a nice pooooh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13915 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Nice one Craig! Glad to hear your ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill 0 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Good to hear that Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9340 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Will you be posting the photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 9 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) I've had the bloods and the results have come back all clear Just gotta have the camera now - Luke, you were right, it's a sigmoidoscopy possibly taking a biopsy at the same time. bit of anal craig!! good news mate Edited April 21, 2008 by paddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6367 Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Will you be posting the photos? Do you want them PMing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9340 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Will you be posting the photos? Do you want them PMing? In the history of the world, no man has ever wanted something to happen, less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6367 Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Stop asking then you sick boy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Good news on the bloods Craig - the sigmoidoscopy with biopsy is what's called the "gold standard" test - basically the best test we have for investigating bowel problems - so hopefully you'll get a definite answer to what's been causing your problems after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 My Mrs had all sorts of problems with something similar as well, turned out to be some sort of side effect from having Glandular Fever. Aye, she lets a total stranger stick something her up arse yet when I try to..anyway.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6367 Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Well I had the sigmoidoscopy on Friday and am relieved to report that everything is totally clear... However, having had 40cm of what looked liked garden hose pipe shoved up me jacksy and it causing me pain in my lower abdomen which had me doubled up, I can fully understand why a lot of lasses aren't forthcoming when asked if they mind something up there... And Martin....... fair play to you mate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9340 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Glad you're not fungal mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Excellent news Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Superb news Craig, you must be mightily relieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Great news mate. Any chance of kicking your back doors in then, now that you're used to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6367 Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Great news mate. Any chance of kicking your back doors in then, now that you're used to it? Not a chance.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Great news mate. Any chance of kicking your back doors in then, now that you're used to it? Not a chance.... Haway, it's just under 40cm's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Great news mate. Any chance of kicking your back doors in then, now that you're used to it? Not a chance.... Haway, I'm just under 40cm's FYP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Great news mate. Any chance of kicking your back doors in then, now that you're used to it? Not a chance.... Howay, it's just under 40mm's FYP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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