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kerrie07033
kerrie07033

I've been extremely tired the last few months and had severe abdominal pain. I was referred by my doctor for a CT scan which showed a dilated kidney. I've had another CT scan today before sewing a kidney specialist , he told me I also have a cyst in my ovary. Now I'm starting to panic as I've been referred for an urgent CT scan and had blood tests. I've also become very bloated and gassy.

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  • pam1984
    pam1984 kerrie07033

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    Hi Kerrie,

    I'm sorry to hear you've been having so much pain and I'm sure this must be causing you a lot of worry. Don't panic! Whatever they've found, it's good they are dealing with it quickly. Cysts are common and usually harmless. I happen to have one at the moment that is over 8 inches across! That's obviously too big to leave in, so I'll need it to be removed and am looking at surgery etc, but most women who get cysts have them go away again naturally. Chances are that the cyst on your ovary is nothing to worry too much about. And you're in the right hands now, at least! Please try not to worry. Keep us posted. xx

    • kerrie07033
      kerrie07033 pam1984

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      Thanks pam , it's panicked me a tad with all the symptoms I thought may have been my kidney have got me thinking . Will do :-)
    • ashlee03463
      ashlee03463 pam1984

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      Hi Pam

      I am lying here at the moment so uncomfortable, I cannot believe you still have one that size and it's not been removed ? I go for scan in 2 weeks and I want it out if there's any! I am tempted to go to A and E because at least they'd have to do something:-(

    • pam1984
      pam1984 kerrie07033

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      I don't know how common a symptom this is, but I was told after my ultrasound that they could see some inflamation on my kidney, which they blame entirely on it getting squished a bit my the cyst! I'm not saying that's what's happening to you, I've no idea, but the ovaries and kidneys (and all our organs, really) aren't that far apart physically, so it's quite possible for an issue with one to cause symptoms in another. The scans and tests will give them a much better idea. Try to stay calm and let them figure it out. smile xx

       

    • pam1984
      pam1984 ashlee03463

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      Oh ashlee I'm so sorry you're in so much pain! I've been fairly lucky (in some ways) that although my cyst is massive (melon sized) it is filled with liquid ("mucous") and doesn't seem to be very attached to other things ("mobile") so my body is fitting it in without loads of pain.  I have my period today though and it's pretty sore. And I am getting BIG. Which is horrible, I look 6 months pregnant but I'm not. sad I'm not going to go to A&E or anything, but I will put pressure on my GP and specialist doc to see if they can get me seen any sooner. I think everyone's cysts and experiences of pain seem to vary a lot.  Good luck with your scan!
  • Sjdl1994
    Sjdl1994 kerrie07033

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    I had a 7 cm cyst on my left ovary and a 4 cm on right and a complex cyst on kidney. I just had surgery about 6 was ago on left had full ovary removed. I still have cyst on right and kidney. Most are benign and the problems they tend to cause is pain. It is normal for our body to develop cyst the rule you can hear is 5 cysts by fifty. Most of the time the reabsorb and go away some of us have the fun of the pain and need to have removed. My surgery was emergency surgery because of the size it grew and pain and problems it caused. My surgery had some problems I had a bleed following and my incision reopened and dr had hard time getting ovary out because so large. But most have a fairly easy recovery. I wish you the best and hopefully they get it taken care of and you can go on with every day life.
  • jane68713
    jane68713 kerrie07033

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    Hi Kerrie, waiting is worrying but your in the system and they will sort out whatever is going on! Try to keep your chin up. My CT is tomorrow and I to am worried but knowledge is power and then get a plan of action! Good luck x

    • kerrie07033
      kerrie07033 jane68713

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      Hope all goes well Jane , that's very true at least anything that comes out of the tests is alot more than we would have known. Fingers crossed xxx
    • pam1984
      pam1984 jane68713

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      Good luck for your scan Jane, and keep us all posted!
    • sylvia71047
      sylvia71047 jane68713

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      Hi Jane you're so right. Once in the system it was 7 weeks from diagnosis( 2 ovarian cysts 5cm and 8cm) to hysterectomy(my choice) for me and everything was benign.I am now 4 weeks into recovery,feeling great and I couldn't have been better looked after. Our NHS is wonderful! Good luck tomorrow. The CT scan showed no spread in rest of body,no fluid in abdomen and the size of the cysts. Were your blood tests for CA 125 OK?x
    • ashlee03463
      ashlee03463 sylvia71047

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      I hope I get that option of diagnosed. Can I ask how old you are and what your symptoms were? X
    • kerrie07033
      kerrie07033 ashlee03463

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      I'm 29 , abdominal pain and lower back. Bloating of the stomach , blood in my urine and fatigue. I had two ultra sounds after Christmas and the cyst wasn't present but my kidney was dilated in both. Yesterday another ultra sound was done and the cyst was found and my kidney again dilated on the opposite side. I was given a cystocrapy to check my bladder etc but no stones or blockages were found. I've had a blood test Yesterday abd have been called for an urgent CT scan Friday xx
    • ashlee03463
      ashlee03463 kerrie07033

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      Poor you, do you get up to go to the loo? I get wakened wvery2/3 hrs and it feeks like I've held it all night! I feel totally drained and fed up. The nausea and gurgling indigestion doesn't help x
    • kerrie07033
      kerrie07033 ashlee03463

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      Yes I do , I also have to go about three times before I drift off. My stomach is disgusting, feels like it's constantly swishing x
    • sylvia71047
      sylvia71047 ashlee03463

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      Hi ashlee- I'm a fit and healthy 74 yr old- had no symptoms at all and haven't had any since. At my age that is often the case and ovarian cancer is often called the 'silent killer' Post menopausal women are at higher risk of ovarian cancer which is why I opted for hysterectomy- I took advice from a family member who is an oncologist. As it was everything was benign which might seem a waste of a major operation to some,but I don't regret it as I feel safer for the future and unlike younger ladies I don't need my 'bits' any more! x
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