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Have a question about an Ovarian Dermoid Cyst?

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megb4387
megb4387

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with an Ovarian Dermoid three years ago. Don't know the specific size, never got the surgery. In February of this year I was hit at work in the abdomen, and recently I have been dizzy/lightheaded which my Dr. diagnosed as Labrynthitis.. but I am sort of wondering is there any way that my dermoid swelled from the hit and is leaning on something which would cause me to feel like this? My doctor knows I have this and didn't even think that this could be a cause but I kind of want reassurance, lol. Thanks!

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  • Beccy53756
    Beccy53756

    Posted

    I doubt it because a dermoid cyst is solid and usually made up of teeth and hair etc.... Although worth getting checked out. It could have grown in that time And be contributing. X
  • megb4387
    megb4387

    Posted

    Thanks Beccy- I appreciate your response. I am so scared of having any sort of surgery that I truly hope that it didn't swell enough to be leaning on something that attaches to my brain or something.
  • Beccy53756
    Beccy53756

    Posted

    I am in the same boat.... Waiting for my first ever operation, it is so daunting but from what everyone says it is the worrying and lead up that is the worst bit. I can vouch for that as I am going nuts! wink up tonight as I can't sleep either.....

    I think you will be fine.... I get nausea from my cyst but not dizziness etc. if you bring it up with your dr he may refer you for an ultrasound. Have you had any other symptoms?? X

  • megb4387
    megb4387

    Posted

    Hey girl- I never had ANY symptoms whatsoever! Can you believe that? When the Doc first told me about it I was shocked. Now that I am aware it's there I can sometimes feel a fullness of some sorts but that's about it. I never really knew it was there! That's kind of why I am freaking out lately too, since I am so worried it swelled and is sitting on an artery or something.. lol

    I know it sounds easier than it is but don't worry about your operation. I mean, I can give you that advice but for some reason I can't take it. Surgery freaks me out. When is your operation?

  • Beccy53756
    Beccy53756

    Posted

    I didn't have any for ages with mine so don't worry about that. If you do have one and it is growing you will soon know about it! Mine popped up so quickly...completely out of nowhere and literally overnight!! And It is only now it has gotten so big that I am having the symptoms. Do you feel full sooner after eating? Nausea? Etc

    Surgery freaks me out too sad I don't know when my operation is yet, I am seeing my consultant to discuss this on Friday so should have a date confirmed at the appointment.xx

  • 1963Dawn
    1963Dawn

    Posted

    Hi everyone

    I was diagnosed with a 10cm dermoid cyst about a month ago. I was admitted to hospital with a pain I

    described as "twisting" and I wanted to lay very still. 4 doctors said it was appendicitis but no - it was a

    dermoid. I'd never heard of such a thing and it freaks me out to know more about it. I need to have open

    surgery due to the size and although I am afraid, I want it out of my body asap! I too feel dizzy many times

    during the day but I also have low blood pressure - not sure if there is a link. I've had no pain as such since. I am surprised your doctor isn't more supportive in diagnosing you fully but of course they are such busy

    people and have this need to put us off as long as possible.

    Keep believing and try not to worry. The good news is that 98% of them are totally benign - just weird!

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