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HPV, HIGH GRADE DYSKARYOSIS & LLETZ

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Hi 

I'm not sure if this is even allowed as I thankfully have not been diagnosed with cancer. I also don't want to seem as though I am comparing my experience with those who have or are currently battling, I would just hopefully like some advice and I am in awe of all of those who have battled or are still battling cancer. 

I am 24 and I had my first smear test recently, I got the results back last week and received a call from the hospital who made me an urgent appointment for colposcopy and possible treatment. They ended up removing a large amount of cells on the day via LLETZ. It has now been sent off for a biopsy and the next steps. 

Since LLETZ, I have been so so tired. My legs ache, my lower back aches so much, unlike anything before. It is worse than when I had my periods. I was just wondering if anyone is in the same position - I feel absolutely wiped out. I am sore, my back aches like it has been carrying stupid amounts and I feel tired, so tired that I get lightheaded sometimes. This was 5 days ago - please could someone advise me if this is normal? I live by myself and don't know anyone who has been through the same thing. I also dont know why I feel like this if the abnormal cells have been removed?

Again, I am sorry if this post is not allowed. Just looking for some advice.

Thank you and best wishes to all, Lucy x

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    Hi! I’m 5 weeks post Colposcopy/LLETZ/biopsy. I can only tell you my experience. I bled heavily for 2 weeks along with tiredness. I didn’t suffer with any back ache as such, no more than usual aches and pains like you get with a period. I went lightheaded quite often. I slowed down bleeding for a further 2 weeks and spotted. I now am probably 99% back to normal at the 5 week mark. Although I have had the results back which I need further investigation but that’s for another post. 
    I know you are more likely to get an infection so keep an eye on your symptoms - fever/pains/excessive bleeding etc. maybe ring the GP if it doesn’t ease in the next couple of days. Keep well x

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    Thank you for replying.Ive been fortunate in that I’ve not bled at all,just a weird smell and a browny watery discharge.Im wondering if it may be an infection?I have no fever either.
    Wishing you well too xx

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    Hi liz,

    I had my procedure done just under 3 weeks ago, i read up on it and you will get a kind of metallic smell which i am getting myself! Just keep an eye on yourself for any changes and a temperature!! hope all is well for yourself now? Unfortunately for myself my results came back uneventful and have been sent of for further testing which can take upto 4 weeks... not feeling positive in myself right now but hope all is good fot you? X

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    Hi liz,

    I had my procedure done just under 3 weeks ago, i read up on it and you will get a kind of metallic smell which i am getting myself! Just keep an eye on yourself for any changes and a temperature!! hope all is well for yourself now? Unfortunately for myself my results came back uneventful and have been sent of for further testing which can take upto 4 weeks... not feeling positive in myself right now but hope all is good fot you? X

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