Can somebody help me please?? - Bowel Disorders Message Board

Lemonpawz · 07-30-2004, 12:09 PM

resolved thanks

-June

jennylaine · 07-30-2004, 12:20 PM

hi....i really really think you should at least tell your doctor about whats been going on. if you can, you should tell your mom also. it may be no big deal, but at least that way you can have peace of mind knowing that you had it all checked out. if there is an issue, its always better to catch it early so you dont have to go through so much stuff. you sound a lot like me, my first thought is always "what if its cancer??". try not to let yourself jump to conclusions. there are a lot of possible explanations for whats going on and many of them are not huge deals. i'll keep you in my prayers....just be bold and talk to the doctor...you'll feel so much better once you do. take care and keep me updated on how things go.

jen

Lemonpawz · 07-31-2004, 01:50 PM

How can I tell them this? Like how would you word it? I'm embarressed!

PETALS · 07-31-2004, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemonpawz

How can I tell them this? Like how would you word it? I'm embarressed!

HI LEMONPAWZ,
WHEN YOUR 15, EVERYTHING IS EMBARRASSING TO YOU. BUT TO PARENTS THAT LOVE YOU, AND DOCTORS THAT CARE FOR YOU, IT IS NOT EMBARRASSING TO THEM, NOR SHOULD YOU FEEL THEY WILL LAUGH AT YOU.
HAVE YOU BEEN HAVING CONSTIPATION? SOMETIMES YOU CAN BLEED BECAUSE OF IT. THIS MEANS YOU MAY NEED TO EAT MORE FIBER. YOU REALLY NEED TO DISCUSS THIS WITH YOUR PARENTS. YOU COULD SAY
"WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN YOU HAVE BLOOD WHEN YOU GO #2."

GIVE THEM A CHANCE!!

PETALS

CDauthier · 08-01-2004, 01:13 AM

Lemonpawz, The feelings of embarrassment are very, very, very normal...whether you are 15 or 51. As Petals suggested, please let your Mom know what's going on. I can assure you that the doctor wants to know information such as this and will not be "grossed out"....of course, neither your Mom. Start at a young age talking to your doctor about symptoms...they went to school for many, many years and are very knowledgeable but they are not mind readers. I say this with first-hand knowledge because I am one who went to the doctor for many, many years expecting him to read my mind rather than squaring with him on symptoms!

I am 52 and just recently told my husband and my doctor about my bleeding. I know exactly what you are talking about but I can assure you it was soooo much better when I got it "off my chest"!!

Take care kiddo and I'm so proud of you to post your question the way you did because I really think you will help a lot of people (young and older) realize exactly what they fear the most...embarrassment. Got a good feeling that you are gonna be just fine...keep us posted!