Hi all - I posted in J pouch forum - thought I'd also try here to see if I can get anyone who went through something like this. I've had the j pouch 30 years. Recently, (about 2 weeks ago, I think) I began to have yellow stools (moreso than usual) and feel a bit of pressure (no pain - not much pressure) just to right of my belly button. I can tell something is off. I'm weak and oddly- my appetite has INCREASED - usually in these situations it would decrease. I am nauseated and feel some indigestion - which I've really not had before (upper GI indigestion) - like all those people who take Nexium. I thought it was a virus and waited for it to go away - it's not. I'm actually eating and drinking a lot, gaining some weight (not a lot), and just generally feel bad - no energy, nausea is almost constant. Trying to drink tons of water, propel, sprite with water, etc. etc. I am sort of freaking out that "this is it" - will obviously call GI doctor Monday - my GI guy just retired - so sad about that and hope I can get in. I am hoping it's something such as a parasite or whatever that can be fixed, but I am fearing the big "c" has got me - I know this is irrational and that no one can tell me what it is one way or the other. I just wondered if anyone out there with the pouch ever had an extended time with the symptoms above and what the outcome was. Thanks for anyone out there who might assist me or have any insight into this. OH - and I did see bright red blood on tissue- but only once or twice in past two weeks. I'm just scared - but I know I will just have to deal with whatever happens. thanks to anyone who can offer insight....
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