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My fecal calprotectin stool test came back at 1800 H, which is much higher than normal. Over the past few weeks I’ve been dealing with severe weakness, abnormal bloodwork, and I had diarrhea for about three weeks before finally doing the stool test. When I was in the hospital, my fecal occult blood test was also positive. I also wanted to add I have very low iron- , ferritin was 8ng/mL and the hematologist wants me to do b12 shots and iron deficiency stuff for that. Not sure if that can have anything to do with this?

My gastroenterologist started me on an antibiotic Going to GI Monday. trying not to overthink everything has been incredibly difficult.

If anyone has had a very high fecal calprotectin result , fecal occult blood test being positive or has gone through something similar, I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience while I wait to find out what's causing all of this.

26 year old female by the way.

Hi everyone,

I'm a 26-year-old female and my gastro recently referred me to a hematologist because of persistent elevated platelets and new easy bruising after bloodwork that lasts a very long time . It is also extremely difficult to get my blood during bloodwork. Not sure if that means anything.

Some of my labs/symptoms:

Platelets have been consistently in the 485–550 range (never over 700). Been about a year or two for this range.

Iron has been around 32.2–32.5.

Hemoglobin is normal.

Significant weakness.

Extreme, unintentional weight loss.

I bruise very easily now, especially after blood draws, and the bruises last for a long time.

I also recently had a positive fecal occult blood test (no visible blood), and I've been dealing with abdominal pain and changes in my bowel habits.

I'm trying not to jump to conclusions, but I'm naturally anxious and wondering if anyone has experienced something similar.
I know no one can diagnose me over Reddit, but I'd appreciate hearing about others' experiences while I wait for my hematologist appointment that my gastro recommended . Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I'm a 26-year-old female and my gastro recently referred me to a hematologist because of persistent elevated platelets and new easy bruising after bloodwork that lasts a very long time . It is also extremely difficult to get my blood during bloodwork. Not sure if that means anything.

Some of my labs/symptoms:

Platelets have been consistently in the 485–550 range (never over 700).

Iron has been around 32.2–32.5.

Hemoglobin is normal.

Significant weakness.

Extreme, unintentional weight loss.

I bruise very easily now, especially after blood draws, and the bruises last for a long time.

I also recently had a positive fecal occult blood test (no visible blood), and I've been dealing with abdominal pain and changes in my bowel habits.

I'm trying not to jump to conclusions, but I'm naturally anxious and wondering if anyone has experienced something similar.
I know no one can diagnose me over Reddit, but I'd appreciate hearing about others' experiences while I wait for my hematologist appointment that my gastro recommended . Thank you.

I was Baker Acted after a suicide attempt last weekend and honestly I'm still trying to process what happened.

I understand that hospitals have to keep patients safe, and I know the staff were likely following certain policies. But my experience left me feeling less like a person in crisis and more like a problem to manage.

I spent several days in the hospital after overdosing on Tylenol. During that time, I felt isolated, scared, and completely stripped of my rights . I wasn't combative, aggressive, or trying to leave, yet all of the bed rails were kept up, I had to use a bedside commode, and I was often left alone with very little communication about what was happening. I repeatedly asked to call my mom and felt like

I had little control over anything. Watching the clock for days while struggling emotionally was one of the most traumatic experiences I've ever been through.
The hardest part wasn't the medical treatment itself it was the lack of empathy. When someone is already at their lowest point, a kind word, an explanation, or simply being treated like a human being can make a huge difference.

I'm sharing this because I don't think enough people talk about what these experiences can feel like from the patient's perspective. Has anyone else experienced something similar while hospitalized for a mental health crisis? Is there anything I can do about the way I was treated, such as filing a complaint or speaking with someone at the hospital? I don't want anyone else to go through what I experienced.