What were your symptoms of ovarian cancer please?

Hi everyone, I’ve never posted in any type of forum before but I just need to talk. I’m 37 years old and have 4 children. I finally went to see my GP yesterday as I was starting to get a list of things wrong with me but mailnly i was worried about my light headed spells as I’m alone at home most days with the children. I though maybe low iron levels or blood pressure. I told her my symptoms, light headed on a daily basis, pain in my abdomen comes and goes and sometimes the pain can be sharp. Sciatica down my left side (self diagnosed) Gassy, tired is easily. She got me to lie on the bed and was shocked about how she could feel my bowl working so hard and she said it was full of gas. She felt my abdomen and pressed down which caused a lot of discomfort and she said she thought it was my ovaries . She’s referred my for an emergency gyno ultrasound and a blood test. I haven’t lost my appetite, I’m wanting to eat to stop the chase of fainting. Should I be worried?  

Thank you for reading :) 

  • Welcome to the forum Puddles1981.

    I'm glad you went to see the doctor about your symptoms although I'm sorry for the worry the tests you've been referred for are causing. Unfortunately no-one here will be able to tell you what this means but the main thing is that the results from the tests will provide you with some answers.

    Our members know how tough this time can, so I'm sure you'll get some words of support from them soon. In the meantime try to keep busy and if you can, enjoy the lovely sunshine outside :)

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator