FIBROIDS

Since November i have been experiencing severe abdominal pains on the lower right hand side that wake me up suddenly in the night, i go to move my body and is pain is even worse (like someone stabbing me and twisting the knife) this lasts for a few minutes the pain then eases off and i drify back to sleep, i then wake up feeling so heavy in my vagina and my stomach feels lumpy. I suffer really bad with bloating  and can  pass off as 6 months pregnant, im forever wearing baggy tops.

 

i went to see my GP who gave me blood tests, smear & swabs which all came back normal

 

I called the GP back and asked if they could refer me to a gynaecologist as i was still experiencing the stabbing feeling, they suggested i have an ultrasound done first.

I had an ultrasound and she found that i have multiple fibroids, she seemed rather concerned about one on my right hand side, she said it looked infected but also said that a gynaecologist will explain all to me.

I then received a call from my doctor who said he had sent out an urgent referral to see a gynaecologist and its to see if i have cancer, he was very blunt on the phone, i mentioned that the ultrasound lady said she could see an infection and he said that theres nothing on my notes about an infection - just a complex structure?

Im 40 with no kids my cycle is very normal my only symptoms are the bloated stomach and the abdominal pains 

I feel like i cant relax and i am so shocked at how abrupt he was, i kept on asking him questions and all he could say is not to worry. 

 

Has anyone ever experienced anything like this 

 

thanks xx

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  • I'm 28 years old and Mine was the exact same but only because after they found a 7cm fibroid in my womb then I had a smear test which came back positive for HPV and change in cells .. now I have to go for a colcoscopy on Monday to find out wether it's cancerous or not .. it's so hard to stay positive.. everything feels like it's taking forever :( best of luck to you, I hope everything is okay 

  • I’m so sorry to hear your going through a worrying & distressing time. I really hope your results come back ok! remember, whatever the outcome....were all here whenever you want/need to discuss or let go of emotions. Take care and I do hope everything goes alright on Monday x

  • Just an update in case anyone is experiencing the same symptoms that I'm having. 
     

    I had a call from my consultant today for my MRI results and they have confirmed that it's fibroids, I have a total of 9 fibroids largest one being 13cm 

    I have a 7cm fibroid which is dead (degenerated) and that is the one that is causing me pain, I will be going to have surgery to remove them all but I have been discharged from the oncology department.

    this forum has been a god send to me, so I thank you all and I wish every single one of you good health xx

     

  • That’s great that you have been discharged from the oncology department & although you have 9 fibroids at least you know what it is and how it can be managed.

    I hope your surgery goes smoothly and you have a gentle recovery, don’t do too much too soon afterwards as it is major surgery (mines coming up too!) 

    All the best xx

  • Thank you very much, it feels very weird knowing im walking about with 36cm worth of fibroids inside of me. 

    Good luck with your surgery and thank you for replying to my post. 
    I do notice that as good as theses forums are a lot of people dont really come back with an update 

    Take care and i wish you well xx

  • Hi

    i have lots of fibroids also, just wondering if anyone else could feel their enlarged uterus when laid flat? I've been referred today for a CT scan to,check, ovaries, uterus and bowel. I can feel I round hard mass in low in my stomach when I lay flat. Bit scary. 
     

    many thanks 

     

  • Hi 

    Yes I have the same! I'm have a 9cm fibroid which has caused a bulky uterus.  Im waiting for a gynae appointment and further scans. 

    Did you ever get yours sorted? 

    Ruby 

  • Hi Ruby_myfanwy and welcome to the forum.

    I noticed you were hoping to hear back from Lizzieboo.

    Unfortunately they haven't been back on the forum since making that post in April last year so there's a chance you may not get to find out what happened.

    I hope that won't be the case but if you don't get a reply then you're welcome to reach out to others on more recent discussions about this or you can start your own.

    I hope you don't have to wait too long for your appointment or scans and that the results of both bring good news when the time comes.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi Ruby_myfanwy and welcome to the forum.

    I noticed you were hoping to hear back from Lizzieboo.

    Unfortunately they haven't been back on the forum since making that post in April last year so there's a chance you may not get to find out what happened.

    I hope that won't be the case but if you don't get a reply then you're welcome to reach out to others on more recent discussions about this or you can start your own.

    I hope you don't have to wait too long for your appointment or scans and that the results of both bring good news when the time comes.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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