Ovarian cancer

[Hamster555]

My mum sadly died of ovarian cancer last sept, I have myself been feeling very unwell for the last few months, and concerned I may have it as I haven't had a period now since I had my baby last August! I do not feel well at all, I put it down to lack of sleep as baby sometimes doesn't always sleep right through but I feel shattered to the core! I dont feel right. I can only describe it as a feeling like something is dropping out, I feel sort of like I'm going to faint or close to a lot but not like feeling faint also. Like I just feel a strong weakness in myself all the time like there is nothing in me no energy and feel just really off and sort of sick also, I have bad bloating, tiredness and lately I have been feeling frequency to urinate also. There isn't a huge amount of information online about this strange off feeling I have the sort of strange dizzy sick feeling I carry each day, I want to know if anyone who had this felt what I am describing? I speak to the dr on the 9th November re being screened for this as mum had it and also breast cancer so I think I'm probably in an at risk category. Thanks and sorry I hate having to ask this question but I just cannot put my finger on what on Earth it is that is making me feel like I do.

Edit my mums mum had breast cancer not my mum, my mum just had the ovarian x

It's most likely a combination of stress and loose stomach muscles. It's takes a while for your body to feel normal after having a baby. It could take more than a year for your body to be 100% normal again. Add stress...

You can get tested when you see your doctor but don't worry about things that haven't happened yet.

@ReneeRol Thank you for the reply I've been sleeping half and half some nights through but then others she's hit and miss waking 2-3 times but I don't know if I should be feeling as off as I do. The periods not coming back yet is strange also and been getting weird headaches also, never get headaches. But it's the faint sort of strange feeling I can't cope with it's odd x x

It's so hard in the early days. The lack of sleep can be horrendous to cope with and it slows your recovery and ability to feel normal.

Please don't put more stress on yourself worrying about this. It's most likely not the worst case scenario. Hopefully the doctor will be able to put your mind at ease.

Definitely a good idea to get everything checked out. I hope it goes well for you.

Your worries are understandable, but it could be a million and one things - from the stress of bereavement to an underactive thyroid. Talk to your GP.

Hi 🤗🤗🤗
here's a huge virtual hug for you .
You have been through a lot this year , a new baby your mom dying and Covid . I lost my mom when she was young( 48 ) from pancreatic,liver and lung cancer. Nobody not even her knew she was ill I found her dead . The stress that had on my body was tremendous . On the outside I coped but my body had other ideas . I had constant heavy bleeding, sweats , headaches aching in random places shortness of breath and dizziness. I got every test known to man I was literally soaking through my clothes with the bleeding it was so scary . I had a two year old and 3 other kids at the time I thought I was following my mother literally convinced I had something awful . I feel so sorry for you I bet it's the grief and all you have been through even if you feel fine it has to manifest somewhere. Attend your appointment but I suppose I just wanted to reassure you that this could be nothing just shock . Thankfully my body sorted itself out eventually when I got some counselling and accepted what I had been through maybe you could do with some support? A new baby is a huge stress in itself . The dizziness and headaches could be if your hyperventilating or holding your breath without realising it . Please don't worry you are young healthy just been through a lot xxxx hugs and happy Halloween 🎃

@Iloveme30

Thank you for your reply, gosh it sounds similar to how I am feeling also! I have also been waking with sweats in the night as well. I've also started a new job full time 2 months ago and there's been a lot to learn, it's been intense sat with the manager all day as there are a lot of intricate processes to learn. I had an awful day fri, think I annoyed her because I wasn't going quickly enough on email tasks 😞 I was honestly trying so hard! It's been such a rough year mentally and physically. Losing mum just after I had our baby was so difficult and I still feel like a huge part of me is gone. Then my dad had heart failure just after I started my new job! Honestly it's been one thing after another and covid stuff also. I think I'm probably more stressed maybe than I realise and I'm just refusing to hear that by some days are just none stop! Wall to wall I'm up at 6 prob been woke 2-4 times in the night by baby (me and hubby take turns every other night but we're shattered) and working mon to Friday not getting in until almost 6 it's exhausting! I only have one baby, how did you do it with 3 your super mum!!! X x x x