Worried I have cancer or something else

Hi, I am 22 year old female and have had persisting symptoms since August 2020.

I started with dramatic changes in bowel movements and I could not eat anything without it disagreeing with me. GP said it was most likely IBS and i started taking probiotics which seemed to solve that problem. However, I came off the contraceptive pill in August and ever since them I have had horrible symptoms. I have constant abdomen pain (like period cramps) and my periods have gotten much much worse (I know this is normal after coming off the pill). I have a very tender and sharp pain in my lower right abdomen which at first thought was appendicitis but it hasnt gone away and if it was that then i would know by now. The pain in my right side hurts a lot during sex and i feel like the skin is raised (feels almost lumpy like peas under the skin). As well as this, I get contipated frequently and I am sick of feeling this pain all the time. 

I had a pelvic ultrasound which they said was clear (no big cysts or anything), I have had blood tests done and swabs taken which were also normal. I don't know if i'm overhtinking this but it is really affecting my life at university and I can;t deal with this contant pain in my lower right side it just feels like there is something in there. No pain medication works and i have burnt my skin constantly using hot water bottles.

Does anyone have any advice?

 

  • As I noticed this is your first post here on Cancer Chat, I wanted to stop by and welcome you to the forum, CatherinexSmeet.

    I'm sorry to hear that your symptoms persist since August, but I'm glad that your doctor didn't find anything serious on the tests they ran. If you're still feeling unwell though, it's probably a good idea to phone your GP and ask for further investigations.

    Hopefully, someone who experienced the same symptoms will be along shortly to chat with you and offer more advice. Still, if in the meantime you feel that speaking with someone medically trained might help, our nurses are available on this phone number 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    With best wishes,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator