Worried about colorectal cancer

[redhatlady2003]

I am 46 and have long hx of chronic constipation, and gas which was helped with Myralax, but about 8 months ago I stopped needing it and have had normal stools even on the loose side. Sometimes when I need to have a BM it comes on suddenly and I will get a crampy feeling just before I use the toilet, which seems to subside after I am done.  Now for the last 2 months I am having rectal pressure around ovulation and for the last 3 weeks have generalized lower abdominal cramping.  The rectal pressure is gone, but I still have a bloated, gassy feeling and the abdominal cramping.  No acute pain when I press on my abdomen.   I have scheduled a physical and hope to soon get a colonoscopy but am nervous waiting... thanks for your comments

[patient915]

You can try over the counter gas-x to see if that helps the pressure, gas, and bloating.

[redhatlady2003]

Thanks so much.  I do suspect IBS, but had a rough day today.  Continued "generalized abdominal pain".  Constant rectal pressure, gas and bloating, back and groin pain.  Since I am otherwise healthy this is really frustrating.  

[patient915]

It is probably something like IBS and not any type of cancer.  You might want to try eliminating different foods to see if the problems are connected to any food.