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The Side PaingTurned Out to Be A Mass

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OleGurl
OleGurl

Hey Ladies! For the last year I've been dealing with a number of changes (hair loss, insomnia, brain fog, side pain, GI issues and dizzy spells) as many of you have and still are, but the most uncomfortable of them all has been the pain in my right side, which often radiates to my back. My GP associated the pain with a muscle strain and/or constipation. She suggested I rest and start a regimen of Miralax. I got absolutely no relief! I still can't sleep on my right side and I don't allow my husband to hug me firmly.

I made an appointment to see my OB-GYN doctor. She did a pap smear and blood work. After the blood work she diagnosed me as postmenopausal. She also suggested I come back for an ultrasound to check my fibroids.

It turns out I have a mass on my right ovary. I have to get a MRI and more testing of course, but I just wanted to share this to remind you ladies to listen to your body and advocate for yourself and your health. Hang in there!

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  • Finkyb
    Finkyb OleGurl

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    Hi OleGurl,

    Sorry to hear about what you are going through, wishing you all the best going forward. You are definitely right in that we do have to advocate for ourselves as we know our own bodies. Hormones can cause a huge array of symptoms, some very weird! But if something just doesn't feel right it is always worth being persistent and asking for further tests, for reassurance if nothing else.

    All the best,

    Finkyb

    • OleGurl
      OleGurl Finkyb

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      Hi Finkyb! Thank you! I appreciate you ❤️

  • lisa215
    lisa215 OleGurl

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    Hello

    This sounds a lot like what I've been dealing with the last 2 months! I was having pain, feeling really not myself and I had also been suffering from dizzy spells for over a year. I had an ultrasound in June which showed a mass in my pelvis. I went on to have an MRI and CT scan which raised suspicions of cancer. I had a total hysterectomy almost 2 weeks ago and it turned out to be a benign ovarian fibroma which is more common in post menopause. Please let us know how you get on. Sending you healing wishes and hugs, I know how awful it is xx

  • OleGurl
    OleGurl

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    Hi Lisa215! Thanks for sharing! I'm glad you were able to figure out what was causing your discomfort. I go for a MRI next Monday. I've had a lot of blood work done. My CA125 (Cancer Antigen) numbers are on the high side (33.7) , but not beyond the limit of 38.1, so I'm hopeful l! I'll keep you all posted.

    Hang in there!

  • ampat1
    ampat1 OleGurl

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    I'm sorry to hear this, but I hope you are doing well. I hope your results were normal.

  • vivian72668
    vivian72668 OleGurl

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    Hey There, OG...

    I hope everything works out well for you. And on that note, be well, my menopausal sistah.

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