Scared it's bowel/ovarian cancer

[Lawjane85]

Hi, I've been suffering with bloating, back ache, shooting pains in left ovary, nauseous, exhausted, constipation with just small stools if any, also have felt a few lumps in my stomach. Ive gone off food and feel full quickly. My stomach is constantly rumbling and having light abdominal pain. I've just had a blood test this morning and waiting for confirmation on a scan appointment. I'm wondering if anyone else has suffered with these symptoms as I'm getting stressed out and Google doesn't help. Please can someone give me any advice as I'm worried now it's cancer. Xx

[Stressofherregard]

Don't Google. try and relax and wait for the test results.
good luck 🍇

[Lawjane85]

Thanks, it's just so hard waiting. Bloods done now so just got to wait for the scan letter. Just stressing out it's something serious 😭

[Changednamesorry]

I was terrified of having bowel cancer a few years ago as everytime I needed to pooni passed lots of blood and had terrible abdominal pain.

I had a colonoscopy and was diagnosed ulcerative colitis. I take 2 tablets a day and all symptoms have been rectified and life is back to normal. So of course you must get checked- but there are many possible causes not all of them catastrophic.

Good luck 💚

[Nocrispsinthehouse]

How did you get on op? I have virtually all these symptoms, have had endless tests and scans but nothing found. They say it’s IBS.

[Lawjane85]

It's awful isn't it especially when you see blood in your stool. I've not had that but glad it wasn't anything serious for you. I'm sure you were so worried but it's best to get it checked out.
I'm worried about the constant bloating that doesn't go away. Maybe it could be IBS or what you've been diagnosed with. I think you just automatically think the worst

[Antarcticant]

I had similar symptoms due to endometriosis (bowel adhesions, ovarian endometrioma).

I hope your test results don't take too long, OP. Whatever the problem is, you are doing all you can by getting it investigated.

[Nocrispsinthehouse]

Have you had the scan yet? It was a long wait for me so I ended up paying privately at one of the baby scanning places, they also do health scans. I couldn’t really afford it but it did put my mind at ease as I was so concerned about my ovaries etc. I get the constant bloating too, hate it. Have you tried windSetlers and peppermint capsules? They do help somewhat.
Hopefully you won’t have to wait long.

[Lawjane85]

Thank you, that's a relief you've had simular symptoms with endometriosis. I have come across this with the dreaded Google search

[Nicklebox]

I'm also waiting for a scan its booked for next Friday and am having blood test next Thursday. My symptoms are period pain and lower back pain. Doctor could feel something hard in right hand side of abdomen i'm really worried too.

[Ragged]

how old are you, OP?

[Lawjane85]

@Nocrispsinthehouse

Have you had the scan yet? It was a long wait for me so I ended up paying privately at one of the baby scanning places, they also do health scans. I couldn’t really afford it but it did put my mind at ease as I was so concerned about my ovaries etc. I get the constant bloating too, hate it. Have you tried windSetlers and peppermint capsules? They do help somewhat.
Hopefully you won’t have to wait long.

I haven't yet, it's been a week since I went to see the Dr. Keep waiting for the postman to arrive 🙄
That's a good idea with a private scan at a baby clinic. I'll look into that. I haven't but I'll see if I can get some as like you the bloat is horrible.
What was your outcome of you don't mind me asking

[Lawjane85]

@Nicklebox

I'm also waiting for a scan its booked for next Friday and am having blood test next Thursday. My symptoms are period pain and lower back pain. Doctor could feel something hard in right hand side of abdomen i'm really worried too.

I hope you don't have to wait too long for your scan. It's scary but it's better to get checked out. Please keep us updated

[PurplePumpkinDream]

Reading these posts you realise you are not the only one to worry about something serious when we have symptoms. The best thing to do is leaving dr google alone and just see your GP/consultant and follow their advice. I know the hard part is waiting for scans and results. But you are already doing your best.

[Lawjane85]

@Ragged

how old are you, OP?

I'm 37

[Lawjane85]

@PurplePumpkinDream

Reading these posts you realise you are not the only one to worry about something serious when we have symptoms. The best thing to do is leaving dr google alone and just see your GP/consultant and follow their advice. I know the hard part is waiting for scans and results. But you are already doing your best.

Thank you, yes I'm not looking anymore, I'm keeping myself busy with a 1 Yr old. It's nice to get some reasurance from others going through the same thing

[MissWired]

I had similar but it was two massive ovarian cysts and endometriosis.

Lost one ovary but now fine. If you are young with no family history of female cancers ovarian cancer is unlikely.

[Nocrispsinthehouse]

@Lawjane85

I haven't yet, it's been a week since I went to see the Dr. Keep waiting for the postman to arrive 🙄
That's a good idea with a private scan at a baby clinic. I'll look into that. I haven't but I'll see if I can get some as like you the bloat is horrible.
What was your outcome of you don't mind me asking

It wasn’t actually too pricey, around £120 and I could literally book the next day which was a relief (I am a huge worrier!). They found an ovarian cyst which I already knew about and as it’s fairly small it’s not something they want to keep a check on, I am under the NHS gynaecologist as I’ve just had an ablation, he looked at the private scans and was happy with everything. But everything else was clear like the gall bladder, pancreas etc.
I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy in 2019 which was clear, and last month a pill camera endoscopy which I am still awaiting the results but they say it’s IBS which I have had for years but these symptoms started around 39 (I am now 49), I think my hormones make things worse.

[LizzieMacQueen]

@Lawjane85 Can I be nosey and ask what blood test you had?

[Lawjane85]

@LizzieMacQueen

@Lawjane85 Can I be nosey and ask what blood test you had?

There was a lot I was tested for including renal, liver, bone, b12 honestly can't remember the rest

[LizzieMacQueen]

Thanks for answering @Lawjane85 All the best to you as you wait.

[Lawjane85]

@Nocrispsinthehouse

It wasn’t actually too pricey, around £120 and I could literally book the next day which was a relief (I am a huge worrier!). They found an ovarian cyst which I already knew about and as it’s fairly small it’s not something they want to keep a check on, I am under the NHS gynaecologist as I’ve just had an ablation, he looked at the private scans and was happy with everything. But everything else was clear like the gall bladder, pancreas etc.
I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy in 2019 which was clear, and last month a pill camera endoscopy which I am still awaiting the results but they say it’s IBS which I have had for years but these symptoms started around 39 (I am now 49), I think my hormones make things worse.

That's really good and I'm sure you felt a lot better after the scan it's well worth it. It could be a lot to do with hormones but so glad you've had the all clear. What a worrying time for you. Once you've got those results back you'll know it's IBS. I think I have a cyst or coykd be IBS related also. Will have to wait and see but I'll have a look for private scans when the little one goes for a nap

[Lawjane85]

@MissWired

I had similar but it was two massive ovarian cysts and endometriosis.

Lost one ovary but now fine. If you are young with no family history of female cancers ovarian cancer is unlikely.

Yeah I'm think ovarian cysts. Oh no I'm glad all is good now its just a worrying time in between scans bloods and results

[Nocrispsinthehouse]

lawjane85 hope all goes well.

[Angrymum22]

I was diagnosed with fibroids last year. Symptoms were similar.

[Lawjane85]

@LizzieMacQueen

Thanks for answering @Lawjane85 All the best to you as you wait.

Thank you