Welcome to the forum Daisysunshine although I'm sorry you're feeling this way.

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I really hope you're able to get the reassurance and peace of mind you're seeking soon Daisy.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi, sorry to hear about your symptoms and frustrating time with getting answers.  I've just had treatment for abnormal cervical cells but before that I also had an internal ultrasound scan to view ovaries and womb as had other symptoms too.  I also had a colonoscopy done as I had a change in bowel habit since November last year, however the colonoscopy showed nothing which was a relief but still get a lot of weird symptoms on and off!  Have you had any ultrasound scans done?

Thank you Steph & sorry for the ranting post. I am too emotional at the moment & probably partly hormonal & I started a diary on 1st May that I log measurements of abdomen, toilet for urine & bowel movements,weight & food/fluid intake. Saturday had 17 urine toilet runs & tummy started at 41 inches in the morning & 46 by the evening. I am struggling to eat but when I do it’s very healthy termed as ‘clean’ foods. I am getting more lower back pain & some tummy sharp twinges with feeling sick at different pain randomly during the day. I have compared the symptoms for peri menopause & ovarian cancer/cysts etc & with a constant bloated tummy & frequent urination with lack of energy the scales slant more towards OC. I will ring the cancer research nurse thank tomorrow. Thank you I so need what ever it is sorted, getting married in August. My partner is going to help be my advocate as I feel to emotionally fragile to deal with happy talk & not the proper investigation of symptoms.

Thank you for replying & sorry to hear of your pain & search for answers I do hope you get sorted soon. After a c125 test came back slightly raised at 38 the GP sent me for an ultrasound which showed thickening of endometrial lining of womb & the fibroids which were detect the previous year after agonising pain on my right side of tummy & they could not see the ovaries last year or this time but were not concerned. Then had a hysteroscpy which showed a polyp & told to come back & have it removed. 3 weeks ago polyp removed & a second biopsy which resulted in not enough tissue to diagnose as previously but consultant said she had no concerns. I was happy after polyp was removed because I assumed that was the cause of my symptoms but I am feeling worse & getting worried. I want my symptoms to be just hormones but need a proper diagnosis the same as you.

So upsetting and frustrating for you.  I too am struggling to know which are part of hormonal changes and which aren't.  It seems so many women struggle with issues in the run up to menopause.  Really hope you get some answers soon.  
 

Thank you ML2519. An update as got so bad beginning of May that I couldn’t eat as felt so full. Went to A&E & spent all day there while bladder tested & still very full even with all the urine output & X-ray showed severe constipation & after examination told to take Laxido every day & refered back to gynaecologist consultant. Went to appointment & luckily my partner was with me for support. After consultant checked tummy & said it’s just the menopause & asked if Gp had offered me antidepressants & would I like some? I was taken aback by that comment but at least had another ca125 test although she said it will be raised anyway because of fibroids, & another ultra sound. I asked what happens if ovaries not found again & she said I will be referred to a gastroenterologist if that is the case. I have lost trust in the medical staff & getting ready to book a private MRI scan as my stomach is looking 6months pregnant, not eating very much & permanent Laxatives & Renoir’s. Thank you for this site as feeling lonely & pigeon hold. Trying to stay positive as I just want a diagnosis.