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Well went to the docs yesterday for the second time it was a student doctor, explained my symptoms and worries! I asked for some blood tests to be done hopefully to ease my anxiety, she checked her book and because I'm 57 they need to rule out ovarian cancer due to symptoms being similar any of you ladies out there have had this checked ?
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georgina_80922 denise38168
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I'm only in my early 20s and I have neve gone through anything as scary as a two week period back in November.
I went to the doctors with bloating, feeling of tightness in the upper abdomin. he did blood tests straight away and I was refered for a scan and to the gyna. Somethin in my blood cam back high and it was a 'emergency' I just cried for two week until I was told my ovaries were fine! Apparently I have polystic ovaries which has caused my raised blood result. I'm still undergoing treatment bt we've moved on to the stomach area.
Do you mind telling your symptoms?
denise38168 georgina_80922
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jan48389 denise38168
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Good luck.
Jan
michellelvj denise38168
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Ultrasound and a CA-125 blood test should be fairly helpful on the ovarian front. I had concerns with that as there is familial history but all came back normal. Many other tests and IBS has been the ultimate conclusion. I also suffer with anxiety and the symptoms were made significantly worse when I was worrying. I didn't believe anxiety could have such a significant physical affect on the body so I was convinced it was more sinister. Once I got my anxiety in check, my symptoms slowly began to resolve. I still have flares but much more manageable. You are certainly going in the right direction re getting a diagnosis so don't worry in the meantime. It is so not worth it and you need to give your body and mind a break. Hopefully you have a supportive Dr? If not, see others til you are happy. I saw about 6 before one actually took me seriously and started treating the whole issue, i.e. CBT for the anxiety, dietician to help with any dietary triggers (seems I have none, so mine is stress triggered) and to help with what was good to eat in a flare (to keep weight stable), and the appropriate gynae and GI referrals for all else.
Take care of yourself. Xx
sarah87162 denise38168
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Take care and keep in touch
Sarah
christine58244 denise38168
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jan48389 christine58244
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Jan