Where to start...I'm a 44 year old female. Suffered from endometriosis all my life. After having more loose stools and stomach pains last year, I contacted Dr who did a stool sample..normal and diagnosed IBS. I later had a routine appt with my gyne consultant who suggested an MRI as I've previously had endo on my bowel (last surgery 10 years sgo). Aroumd January time I started with intermittent lower back pain.
MRI showed ovarian cyst with some solid bits. Cancer markers slightly raised but consultant not concerned and felt it was endometriosis. On waiting list for surgery. They felt back pain and bum pain all endo related.
Then I started with bad pain above my tummy button, bloating, pain after eating, indigestion etc. Blood tests didn't show anything but after weight loss ( I was struggling to eat due to pain) agreed 2 week pathway to endoscopy. Endoscopy showed some mild stomach inflammation. Now on omeprazole and whilst not completely better, much improved and able to eat again. Biopsies were clear. Also had upper abdominal scan...all normal.
Since then been having more pain up bottom and muscle pains particularly in legs. Feeling dizzy at times (this has been a feature fot years buy usually around period time). Then really bad back pain, pain down leg to point where struggling to mobilise today.
Been back to see GP who did rectal exam and has felt some inflammation. She is suggesting could be something like a prolapse (said it was smooth) but due to pain is referring for urgency colonoscopy.
So I'm back to feeling terrified it's Cancer. Last few months have been awful, waiting for tests, results and thinking the worst. Don't suppose anyone can really say anything to help but just wanted to get it off my chest.
Thanks for listening