i have had ongoing sharp pains in the right ovary area probably since about Easter time. They come and go- sometimes a few times a day, sometimes only one pain a week. It’s not debilitating at all- it’s like a shooting/sharp/stabby pain that takes my breath away but then disappears as soon as it appears. I’ve always presumed it would be something like harmless cysts as I’m on the coil which can cause cysts.
anyway, more recently I’ve been having ongoing bloating. It’s after food and its like I’m full of air. It’s really uncomfortable more than painful. Tummy is gurgling and I have a lot of wind. I have ibs and it’s different to my ibs- my ibs follows a pattern and always involves pain which is usually linked to stress and doesn’t plague me as much anymore. I’ve also lost weight without trying (down to 8 stone 9 which I can’t remember ever being from about 9 stone 3). I’m eating as normal I think. I feel very full after eating but I think I’m eating regular sized portions. Tummy can look bloated after food but then looks fine at other times. It is not rock hard to press on when it’s bloated.
i am awaiting brca1 genetic test results as my sister is positive for the gene mutation as was my mum. Sister has breast cancer.
i am going to the dr next week to discuss but would be interested to hear opinions on whether this is possibly something to be concerned about and also to ask anyone who has had/has ovarian cancer what your early symptoms were.
thank you