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Hi, this is quite embarrassing for me to post so it has taken me some courage to write

I'm not sure where to start really, I've been having some issues with my stomach/bowels like blood in stools and abnormal stool samples and before that doctors said I had a lump behind my breastbone and wanted to biopsy it to make sure well I missed that appointment and they then changed it to 6 monthly CT scans did 2 and on second said that it looked to be getting smaller yet the scan was rushed, she didn't even inject me with the dye like the first time to make the image cleaeler she literally did it and as I was leaving saw her getting ready to leave also so feel like this was definitely rushed and feel like how can they say if it's definitely got smaller or not if the image isn't as clear as the first? And not heard anything about that since I was told it was slightly smaller. Now this is the embarrassing bit, I had a miscarriage miscarriage 27th October, investigation with the remains showed no abnormalities, me and my partner have just "done the deed" for the first time since, I won't say made love as I didn't enjoy it just detached myself from the experience, but anyway he said after putting his fingers really deep inside and could feel a big lump inside (like deep (Embarrassing )  and have pain now, he said it felt like a big ball? What could this be and is it normal? And I have what looks like a small prolapse which he said wasn't that. I'm just worried that maybe this is cancer and it's spread or something I don't know but I know something isn't right with my body I can feel it, during my miscarriage I had severe pain in that area and had too much bleeding so they had to give ,e an IV to slow or stop it and kept me in to monitor the bleeding, also have like a discomfort sort of pain there now and before, could this be related, could if this is cancerous of caused the miscarriage? I have a lot of symptoms upon researching. I'm 24, smoker since 13, been sent a letter to book a smear test after miscarriage but not done so yet, just want some answers now I'm getting nowhere with my GP about any health issues how can they diagnose me over a phone call (not expecting a diagnosis on here just advice) 

 

Thanks in advance ♥️

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    Hi there Charlie I saw your post and whilst I cannot help diagnose you maybe I can offer support. You are the same age as my daughter so my heart goes out to you x

    You must persist with your doctor you and you only know whats right and whats wrong with your own body however sadly doctors do not always listen.Aside from the reason I am on this forum I have a genetic condition and I have suffered from various weird and wonderful problems over the years , struggled to be taken seriously and was at one point misdiagnosed . I eventually went private and I have a connective tissue disorder.

    I have also had 2 miscarriges so I know the pain you will be going through with that but I also have 3 children and 2 granndaughters so dont give up hope on that one, nature has a funny way of dealing with things at times .

    like you I was a smoker I dabbled at 13 like you do and started smoking properly at 17 maybe 18 , I eventually gave up about 4 years ago after trying on and off for most of my adult life . I do still vape but see that as the least of 2 evils .but I will say giving up smoking was probably the best decision ive ever made .

    I think the best thing you could do at the moment is write to the practice manager at your doctors , explain why you are unhappy and that you really need to see a doctor in person.they have to respond to you . failing that do you have a walk in centre nearby we have one attached to our local hospital which I have used and my daughter has been to on several occasions . We have always found them to be very good , infact often better than going to the local doctors .

    Im afraid thats about the only advice I can give you stay strong , be persistent and try not to worry it may well be something and nothing thats easily fixed . But you and you only know whats right and whats not right with your body always remember that x

  • Hello and thank you for your post,

    I am sorry to hear about what you have been through, especially having had a miscarriage. This must have been a difficult and possibly a frightening time for you.

    Your latest CT scan will be reported by a specialist doctor called a radiologist. This is not the person who took your scan. If there was a concern that not enough information was provided by the scan you had,  then a recommendation will be made by the radiologist to repeat the scan or have a different type of scan.  The results are sent to the doctor that requested the scan. I am not sure how you will be told about the results (either at your next appointment or by a telephone call or letter) but do bring up your concerns when you have the chance and see what the doctor says.  

    What your partner felt is not necessarily anything to be worried about but it might be something you should talk with your GP about. Your GP can do an internal examination to check this out. I also don't think this has anything to do with any other part of your body.  

    Going to have your cervical screening test done is highly recommended as years of scientific and clinical evidence proves that it greatly reduces the risk of ever getting cervical cancer. So if you are able to book your screening test do. Also, you might find it reassuring to know that while it is being carried out it can be a good way to get your cervix checked, so do mention if you have any concerns.  

    I am sure you don't need me to tell you that smoking causes    serious health conditions which incudes cancer. So, do look into stopping smoking. You can read more about stopping  on our website

    I hope this has helped. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline 

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