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Heartburn and losing weight

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Hello everyone. I just wondered if anyone who has been diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer has had these symptoms. I have heartburn all the time and I've lost about half a stone in the last few months.

I have recently lost my Mum so I am thinking it could be down to stress but also my Mum had breast cancer so I think my risk is higher.

I have a scan in a couple of weeks and I'm sure it will all be fine but just wondering if anyone else had similar symptoms to begin with.

Thanks for reading ️

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    Sorry to read about your mum. 
    do you have pelvic symptoms? Period differences? Pain during sex? I just ask as they are common signs of things going on in your pelvis (still very very unlikely to be cancer). 
    I have a very large 8cm ovarian cyst and I also suffer from stomach ulcers and lots of GI issues. The distance in your body is too far for GI issues to be related to your ovaries. I would suggest a docs app who may put you on PPIs to reduce acid. It’s very common to lose weight when having heartburn or reflux, and stress is also a huge reason to lose weight.
    take care and look after yourself in your grief.  

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    Sorry to read about your mum. 
    do you have pelvic symptoms? Period differences? Pain during sex? I just ask as they are common signs of things going on in your pelvis (still very very unlikely to be cancer). 
    I have a very large 8cm ovarian cyst and I also suffer from stomach ulcers and lots of GI issues. The distance in your body is too far for GI issues to be related to your ovaries. I would suggest a docs app who may put you on PPIs to reduce acid. It’s very common to lose weight when having heartburn or reflux, and stress is also a huge reason to lose weight.
    take care and look after yourself in your grief.  

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