I hadn't taken any antibiotics for about 9 months, and I was tested for C Diff and all the other typical causes, and nothing showed up. There was no smell with the mucous, and only 2 days of side-stitch type pain during the last 6 weeks.
I am feeling better now, and did finally see the GI yesterday. He thinks it could definitely be UC, and so with my symptoms and father's colon cancer, he said it was a no brainer to perform a colonoscopy next week. Honestly, having just seen him and talking through my symptoms, my anxiety is already markedly decreased, and therefore my GI tract seems calmer. No mucous for 2 days, still abnormal, frequent stools, but not diarrhea. So, perhaps it is stress-related IBS. Who knows. I am so happy to be having the colonoscopy - I have been putting it off for a while and have almost an illogical fear due to my father's cancer history, so even having it scheduled is a relief. A diagnosis of any kind will at least help me move on and learn to deal with whatever this is - IBS, IBD - whatever. I really appreciate your input and sharing your experience with me. I will report back after the colonoscopy next week.
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