Could be waiting months for ultrasound

Hi there

I recently posted how distressed I was with my mums symptoms (lost 18lbs in 7 months, lower pelvic pain, bloating all on and off for the last few months)  and after a doctors appointment she has been referred to get a transvaginal ultrasound but not as urgent so could be months away. It is intensely worrying as the doctor believes the pain is coming from the ovary and we can't understand why it is not being treated as more urgent.

My mum was feeling extra  uncomfortable on the weekend so we went into boots and bought some Buscopan. She's been taking that since and says the pain is not there as much now and the bloating has gone down. 
 

is this a good sign? If she had ovarian cancer would the pain and bloating still have persisted with the Buscopan? I know this is quite vague but in my anxiety ridden head I'm convinced I'm loosing my mum and trying to grab onto any straws I can to have some other possibilities.

kind regards Nina

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  • If your mam is in pain I would definitely get back in touch with the Docs she should not have to struggle through and as someone has suggested ask for a CA 125 blood test if its not elevated that's a very good sign ,if it is it should spur them on to get her an appointment quicker x

  • Thank you, I don't think they will speak to me as I've tried before and been told I am not registered to speak on her behalf. She's told me she has asked for the CA125 and they have told her it's not necessary and I have no clue why as she doesn't just have one red flag symptom but THREE x

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