I have a history of piles from my 20's I'm now 62 and have not had a colonoscopy since I was 25.
I bleed on a regular basis, several times a month on the paper and sometimes on the side of a poo or even dripping into the bowl.
I have a crippling hospital/health anxiety and I'm absolutely terrified to have a colonoscopy mainly in case it reveals something bad or if I need further treatment.
I've been upping my fibre intake and eating two kiwi every day (sick of them!) for the last two weeks, sometimes it helps but I'm still mostly constipated, I also have an autoimmune issue that doesn't help with constipation.
I know I should get checked out but I'm petrified.
I've had the bleeding and and off for years now, because I'm older I suppose that's worrying me too. I am in such a state!!
Thanks for reading if you are still with me!!
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