Hi ,

I've had something similar, especially the bloating/swelling which is really uncomfortable. The swelling comes and goes. I only have one pair of pants I fit into, even pjs are getting too tight now :(  I get also get dull pains that resemble period pains when I'm not on my period. I'm 41 with no kids.

My doc got blood tests done about 3 months ago - all came back normal, including CA125. I've been to 2 ultrasounds since and they found a cyst in each ovary. Roughly 2cm each, one "normal" fluid filled cyst and the another one, which is indeterminate. Neither cyst had disappeared by the control US, so got an MRI last week. Waiting on the MRI results now... it's stressful. I have no idea what to expect next. The doc is always upbeat and doesn't give too much info unless I ask specific questions.

Have you had your MRI yet? Hope they get to the bottom of it soon.

Take care xx

Hi,

I can definitely empathise with the clothing situation. My mid section is now unrecognisable to me as I look several months pregnant most of the time! It's quite upsetting to see I the mirror. :(

MRI scan is booked in but still have a couple of weeks to wait. There is so much waiting involved - I first presented at my GP with intense left-sided pelvic pain back in October. It's present all the time, every day, though sometimes more intense than others. It just feels like there's something there that shouldn't be, especially when sitting or laying on that side.

I hope you get your MRI results back soon and that it's nothing too serious for you. Let me know how you get on if you feel able to and I'll do the same Xx

Hi,

MRI showed the indeterminate cyst is a haemorrhagic one, which I take as good news. I read somewhere that most haemorrhagic cysts are found as they cause patients pain, which was not exactly the case with mine. I just have that persistent bloating and heartburn, heartburn's thankfully gone now. I'm relieved and waiting for a gynae appointment. The MRI also had an incidental finding of a dessicated disc (!) that I wasn't aware of. 

Hope you get your results soon too and that they are good news xx

Thanks for the update and that sounds like good news. You must feel relieved (even if still bothered by the bloating) :)

My MRI scans are tomorrow. Feeling a bit nervous as am slightly claustrophic and had a bad reaction to the CT contrast (though am told this contrast is different).

Hoping to get some answers though...finally! Xx

Best of luck tomorrow!

It was my first MRI and I found it quite noisy, thankfully the staff were great and very reassuring. It might be worth mentioning you're a bit nervous. I found it was quite a long procedure, good to be prepared mentally. Hope the scan goes well for you and that the results are good xx

Thank you  :)

I think I will mention that I'm a bit worried before I go into the scanner.  I'm not taking anyone with me to the appointment as I tend to be braver on my own.

I am preparing myself that it's going to be long as two scans are needed. Might also take some ear plugs then, if I'm allowed to wear them! Xx

Thank you  :)

I think I will mention that I'm a bit worried before I go into the scanner.  I'm not taking anyone with me to the appointment as I tend to be braver on my own.

I am preparing myself that it's going to be long as two scans are needed. Might also take some ear plugs then, if I'm allowed to wear them! Xx