Feeling Really Really Scared
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Just back from Radiology. Radiologist took a second lot of photos after speaking with her superior and showing him the photos she had already taken. She told me not to worry because he is a perfectionist and often asks for more photos. She said she couldn't see anything to worry about but noticed that my right ovary was enlarged. She also said she wouldn't tell me if something was wrong anyway.
I am worried about ovarian cancer (only have one ovary) because just prior to my last period (first in 3 months), I became bloated with gas and fluid. I also developed distention around my waist. I had an upper UTI around that time too that caused blood in urine. A urine dipstick test showed positive for Leukocytes in the urine but nothing grew in the petri dish. Once I started antibiotics the blood in the urine stopped.
I have been:
- Having frequent urination (sometimes urine feels hot but not burning).
- Feeling full after small meals.
- Suffering upper abondimal pain (sharp shooting above belly button).
- Bloated with gas and fluid.
- Belching and Flatulence.
- Nausea now and again but that might be due to anxiety.
- Lower back and upper back pain.
The bloating has reduced by 80%. The distention around the waist is still there. The back pain has resolved. A pap smear returned normal.
I am going through perimenopause and put these symptoms down to that. I am worried it might be ovarian cancer. I had benign cysts in that ovary about two years ago and a thickened urterine wall.
Am stressing.
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laura80566
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jennifer01077 laura80566
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It's great that the doctor is being so careful. I don't know anything about ovarian cancer, but I did take a quick look at WebMD and it says with ovarian cancer, the symptoms don't go away. Yours mostly have gone away, and I have certainly had my share of bloat, without it being ovarian cancer.
That said, I can see why you are scared. It's a hard thing to face, if it is cancer. When will your doctor let you know? I hope it's soon. I wish you well. Of course, you should try to take your mind off it, but that's easier said than done. Still. Each moment of life we have is precious, no? I send you a big hug.
laura80566 jennifer01077
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shaznay96184 laura80566
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I'm with Jennifer here and I too have the bloat, gas, fullness. I believe this to be a Peri symptom for me (personally).
But with your own medical history I'd have been alarmed. But it sounds like you are in very good hands x
Good Luck with the Coeliac. My nephew had years of problems, tests before the sh*t really hit the fan 3yrs ago. After emergency surgery to remove 'dead' length of intestine, he was diagnosed with Crohns. Terrible time for him but now controlled with diet/meds.
Do hope you get good news and good care at this worrying I'm.
Stay strong Kiddo. We're all thinking of you:-)
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laura80566 shaznay96184
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Am hoping they are just peri symptoms.
I had no idea gluten could destroy lengths of intestine. Your poor nephew suffered a lot from the sound of it. Am glad he is okay now with the right diet and medications.
Thank you for your kind wishes and thoughts.
Yours and Jennifer's replies are helping me to be positive. I'm amazed at the support and kindness by ladies like yourselves on this forum. I really appreciate it. xx
shaznay96184 laura80566
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He had tons of tests, all with private Health Care: the NHS were only any good when he was actually admitted via A&E as an emergency. He was operated on within hours. Post-Op, he said he felt like he was left to it: just him, a temporary colostomy bag (6mths: reversal op totally successful
.Ironically, it was his NHS Consultant who then treated him post-Op privately (shameful!)).
Looking below at TeresJS' reply, I'd say thats great advice. I myself haven't yet tried the Fennel. (I hate taking any meds at all, so take only what I feel really help me: 1 Menopace Original a day, and a 1/4 tspn of bioidentical Progesterone Cream on days 14-28 (hopefully those days will change when I start to get irregular: can't wait!).
Word of warning: The Charcoal absorb excess gas, but itself is not absorbed in the body. Instead you will pass this - be prepared for black stools!!
And yep, I'm a fan of acidophillius. If you're taking antibiotics, and you have been diagnosed with Coeliac, might be an idea to invest in a good (tablet form) acidophillius (100s of millions of good bacteria) to ease your stomache. (My late mum's TB consultant (she had it in her bones - twice over 48yrs
) suggested these as she was on very strong, long-term antiBs, poor ol' luv x).
Hope you're looking after yourself: its not great when we worry about our health (I rarely do my own, but have worried terribly in the past about those in my family: very stressful time).
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TeresaJS laura80566
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I don't understand on one thing: why's that you had XRays but not an ultrasound? Or had you? Since you feel anxious perhaps your doctor could send you for a ct scan?
You were diagnosed with coeliac and you're following a strict diet? I mean besides wheat also no oats, rye, barley, spelt, etc.
Were you atested for other food intolerances? Milk?
They may play a major role in what you're experiencing. These things get much worse in menopause so it's like forcing us to really eat healthy.
Ovarian cancer is very rare. If you're in any doubt it would be better to take it out of your system, go for a ct san, ultrasound, etc. In any case ovarian cysts an a thickened urterine wall means you're oestrogen dominant and that most probably need some natural/bioidentical progesterone.
If all is well is the gyno department and if all other food allergies/intolerances are ruled out (I know from experience: we have to read all the labels in all foods, very time consuming!) then i would say you might need some of the following:
1. Probiotics - Lactobacillus; First thing in the morning on an empty stomach; all of us at this stage should be having this!
2. Fennel caps/teas, etc.
3. Activated charcoal caps. it binds and clears any toxic bacteria you may have in your bowel.
I don't believe you have any tumour in your ovary.
A warm hug. Teresa.
TeresaJS
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The probiotics could really be of help. See also if youre not taking any meds (aspririn? Ibuprofen? t anything that may be hurting your bowel. XX
laura80566 TeresaJS
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TeresaJS laura80566
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Tace care. Keep us posted. XX
TeresaJS
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susan21149 laura80566
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Or you could have IBS that can cause stuff like this. Tslk to your doctor and hang in there it will get better
laura80566
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shaznay96184 laura80566
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Glad you have your answer: not pleasant I'm sure, but treatable, I'm assuming?
Go have a cuppa, treat yourself to a KitKat, feet up and tell yourself things are only going to get better to deal with now you have answers.
Its a really nice, sunny day in London/N. Kent. Had my bit of sun for the sake of leaching some Vit D (I'm natural blonde/fair skinned: I've spent the past 54yrs avoiding the sun!!
). Had some great news today in what has been a really busy, potentially stressful week, and if I was a drinker, I'd be celebrating. A cup of Tea for me it is then!
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jennifer01077 laura80566
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Really congratulations, your news is a great start to my day.