Waiting for colposcopy

So I initially haven't felt my coil string for some time, after having a feel round the surface of my cervix didn't feel how I remember, a bit of a texture on one part and a bump on another. I put it off for months and months (with the whole pandemic ect ) eventually after dreaming of having babies (i already have my family and don't want to add to that further) I thought I better go 

(My previous coil also "got lost" and I had to have it surgically removed so they think this has probably happened again) 

I have been having the following symptoms (this was all BEFORE I looked online) 

•long periods that last about 10 days but then random times where I barely bleed just dark blood for days and days and days. I have the marina coil fitted because of my heavy periods and for a time this did work, but the past year its gone back to how they were. 

•clotting passing tissue or similar while on my period every single time loads 

• discharge discharge discharge ...jusy constant ....can be thin and watery ...can be thicker and creamy l/yellowy/brown just EVERY day of the month (my underwear always has discharge stains in whatever day of my cycle im in) ....and embarrassingly it can smell really strong like rotten or something like that ‍♀️

•spotting after sex ever single time 

•feeling a real full bladder feeling so much so it wakes me in the night (I don't drink near enough water as I should and me and my friends always joke about this) makes me feel bloated then feels as if my bladder isn't fully empty when I do go? 

•lower back pain not constantly but when it comes it can be strong. 

•absolutely shattered out of my head (I only mentioned this after the nurse said because I mean I'm a mum of 3 kids so who isn't shattered all the time right ?) 

•a dragging feeling down there after sex every single time and sometimes just randomly. 

•constipated (I eat a pretty high fibre diet and never ever have a problem in that way) 

• pain in my groin/top of right leg ...kind of like ive attempted the splits or something ?! 

 

So the gp looked for the coil...couldn't find it....I mentioned that it didn't feel like it should down there ....she saw discharge and took a swab...tests were clear (im assuming she was checking for sti or something ? Eventhough im married). She said it bled on contact and was weeping before she even touched it. She said there was reddening on the opening which could be fibroids but then asked me all of the above sysmtom questions every single one which I obviously answered as yes. 

 

So my appointment isn't until another 3 weeks (she said a 2 week pathway but I was rendered a week before Xmas...so it will be about 8 weeks when I finally go)  and I have an internal and external ultrasound booked for a few days before (thats for the coil) ....

 

I have a really really strong intuition that I have cervical cancer i feel like I know my body and I feel like something is wrong. I'm obviously scared and worried about what might be round the corner. 

 

I've spoken to close family only about it so far and the wait is absolutely killing me ! 

 

Has anyone else has a similar experience? 

 

Do you have any advice or anything I should be looking for ? 

 

I promise to keep this updated when I have been so its helpful for anyone in the future who sees my post. 

 

Thank you . 

 

 

  • Hello vegansupreme

    I'm sorry to hear that you've been dealing with some health concerns over the past few months. It's understandable that you're feeling concerned ahead of your appointment. 

    It can sometimes help to talk things through with someone and I wonder if you might find it helpful to chat to one of our team of nurses about things. If you'd like to speak to them they're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Do let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Hi,

    Just read your post and wondering how you're doing?

    I've got my coloscopy on Monday - similar symptoms to you apart from I've not got the coil!

    Scared!! 

    Thanks x