@lyndidowney05 Have you had a colonoscopy ? I complained to my family doctor about constipation and right sided pain for 2 1/2 years. I was told to increase my fluids and eat more roughage which made bloating and gas unbearable. I was finally sent to a gastroenterologist who ordered an upper endoscope which was normal. Then she ordered a colonoscopy which took another 6 months, which was the time I go for my 3year colonoscopy checkup. My mother and grandmother had bowel cancer.
There were 2 large and one small polyp. The small polyp was adenocarcinoma. She was only able to remove a portion.
I was then referred to a surgeon within 2 weeks. I had a right bowel resection. Fortunately I did not have to have a colostomy bag. I have been referred to an oncologist as my CEA markers have not decreased below 7.8. After 5 weeks it should be below 4.
I am scheduled for a PET scan next week and hoping everything will be normal. CT scans of my chest and abdomen were normal, so I am thinking positively.
Please ask for a colonoscopy.
Let us know how you make out.