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denise38168
denise38168

hi just got my blood tests back i asked for the c125 for ovarian cancer to be done,due to my age my gp said it is slightly raised and will repeat them in another 2 weeks also sending me for an ultrasound, any of you ladies out there had this test ? before they diagnosed probable ibs any help will be appretiated feeling quite stressed at the moment.

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  • philippa61759
    philippa61759 denise38168

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    The only tests I had were an ultrasound, celiac test, urine sample and stool tests.  All were negative.  IBS was diagnosed after three and a half months of doctors giving me no answers.  My pain was compounded by my panic, anxiety, terror and despair before an eighth doctor diagnosed me. My panic and pain were only brought under control by my symptoms being finally identified.
  • georgina_80922
    georgina_80922 denise38168

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    My only young and had the ca125 (i didn't know it was done) the result came back high and I was rushed for ultrasound and gyna. With no evidence found of anything to do with that. This was back in October. However, the 2nd dr I seen said the test shouldn't have really been done because it's not done for a diagnosis especially with someone my age as its inaccurate in that sense and it can be elevated in for many other reasons. My scan shown one ovary slightly bigger and a hormone test was high. Was diagnosed with polystic ovaries. Still under the gp for on going tests - lots Ben done but with no answers. What are you symptoms?
  • denise38168
    denise38168

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    Georgina my symptoms are Lower abdominal cramps usually start on a morning after my first warm drink, soft stools sometimes a little constipated not much bloating although I found yesterday I was bloated but put it down to over indulging on white bread the day before nothing else really, all this only started in Jan thanks for your reply
  • catrin46108
    catrin46108 denise38168

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    Hi Denise,

    i had a CA125 done a number of years ago mainly because the symptoms of ovarian cancer are vague and can be similar to IBS, however, yours was only slightly raised and as Georgina says below many factors (including IBS) can cause it to raise slightly. For the cancer to be present it would normally be very high. An ultrasound should put your mind at rest.

    Catrin

  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 denise38168

    Posted

    I had ultrasound in December 2014 which revealed gallstones. Had my gallbladder removed April 2015

    Recently had blood test and came back fine.

    It is likely that I have ibs b ut it is liveable with.

    Take care and keep in touch

    Sarah

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