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HPV positive high grade and cell changes

Ktlettice
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Hi everyone,  

 

I am kate 36 yrs old two teenage kids .

For months ive had lots of different issues back pain diarrhoea terrible stomach pains in my ovarian areas ,my right leg at the top has no sensation and i have swollen lymph nodes in the groin. I was on the depo contraceptive injection but had my last shot was back in august. Ive had unusual discharge and spotting here and there. 

 

I bugged the doctor had a scan to check lymph nodes, this confirmed they were swollen, but no explanation why. He was going to get me physiotherapy lol but as a woman i knew there was alot more to my issue. So i rang up and said i want a smear and referral to gynecologists. 

 

Had my smear where nurse also found a polyp,  its come back positive for high risk hpv and borderline changes too.

 

My biggest concern is that lots of womens stories it seems their issues are mainly found from routine smears, i have so many other symptoms.  Dose it mean i am more likely to have cancer as its affecting my lymph nodes? And has anyone else experienced any of my symptoms?

 

I am very nervous about the coloscopy and biopsy. 

 

Good luck to everyone else on here thanks for reading x

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    Hello Ktlettice and welcome to Cancer Chat, 

    You did really well to go and see the doctor about your lymph nodes and also to insist on a referral and a smear. Try not to worry too much though about the HPV positive result - so many ladies here have had this before and I hope they will be along shortly to reassure you about it all. You can read more about treatment for abnormal cervical cells on this page and you will also be able to find out more about what to expect from the colposcopy here. 

    With regards to your other symptoms and in particular your lymph node issues, I think it would be worth talking to a doctor about your fears that these might be related to your abnormal smear results. Your doctor will be best placed to tell you more about this and whether these are two separate issues or not. I hope that you can get all these symptoms investigated and that you feel better soon. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hello Ktlettice and welcome to Cancer Chat, 

    You did really well to go and see the doctor about your lymph nodes and also to insist on a referral and a smear. Try not to worry too much though about the HPV positive result - so many ladies here have had this before and I hope they will be along shortly to reassure you about it all. You can read more about treatment for abnormal cervical cells on this page and you will also be able to find out more about what to expect from the colposcopy here. 

    With regards to your other symptoms and in particular your lymph node issues, I think it would be worth talking to a doctor about your fears that these might be related to your abnormal smear results. Your doctor will be best placed to tell you more about this and whether these are two separate issues or not. I hope that you can get all these symptoms investigated and that you feel better soon. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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