Poopie's poopie

[Asparagus and Lemons]

Not sure where to post this as it covers many things..
Anyway, I had a post about a week ago about a problem I use to have with rectal bleeds. Very curious about this (tmi!!) - Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Forums ~ BellyBelly

So quick run down.. The bleeds would happen for a few days after af and they would not be painful, my number 2's would just be soaked in blood, as in more blood than poop. They happened for a while, then I decided to see a specialist, he said it was endo, and I was meant to go in next time it happened. But it never happened. Its been 4 or so years since the last bleed. I always mentioned it to the doctor but she never did anything about it. I was also told it would go away during pregnancy. So I was starting to think it wasnt endo because it went away by itself. Apart from the cramps..
Anyway.. Today I go to make a 'bowel movement' and blood.. everywhere. It definantly came from my anus, not as much as there used to be, but a good 2 - 5 tbs. Alot. Ive been googling like crazy.. apparently it's normal...in the THIRD trimester! Google says It could be hemmaroids or a fissure. Its not a fissure, its not painful. But its sort of like what I used to have. Yes I've been having cramps, but was told this was also normal.

Any light would make me feel MUCH better!! PLLLLLLLLLEEAAAASSSSSEEEE!?

[AliB]

[oops meant to post this reply on to this thread, not your other one]
Hi Poopie sorry to read about your issues on this and the other thread.

I think that a colposcopy etc should be performed and tests for any bowel disease.

But it could well be your end. From what I can find online, endo usually goes into remission during preg but not always. I have found via google many people still complaining about endo cramps and bleeding during pregnancy. This makes sense when you think that some people still menstruate while pregnant, ie they're still experiencing cyclical hormone patterns.

This is from an Australian women's health website Endometriosis - Women's Health Queensland Wide

One of the common misconceptions concerning endometriosis is that having a baby will cure the condition. While endometriosis is generally suppressed during pregnancy, 50-60 percent of women will experience a recurrence within five years, with some women’s symptoms returning as soon as their periods resume. Some women actually experience a worsening of symptoms in the first few months of pregnancy (9).

I'm so sorry you're experiencing this and hope you find a doc who takes it seriously.

[Asparagus and Lemons]

Thanks so much for that info Ali, makes me feel a little less like a freak.
I think I have decided to get it all checked out after bub comes, as it's quite obvious now that it hasn't gone away, what ever it may be.
Thanks again