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[Madge79]

They have sent the urine to be cultured as all we had was a dipstick. The dipstick showed white cells and blood and tiny trace of protein. No nitrates which she told me means it’s not always bacterial. I’m waiting on the results of that but just did 3 days of trimethoprim and I’m drinking loads to try and flush it all out.

My GP has been good and has referred me for pelvic ultrasound. My nan died of OC so it’s my go to worry, also because it’s so hard to spot. I had a scan 18 months ago which was fine - only a 3mm fluid cyst which they labelled as benign and no need for follow up. I mean the worst that could happen is I have advanced cancer and I’m going to die leaving my young child that’s my biggest fear at this point.

[Ayesha]

You're getting well looked after, with your family history of course you are very anxious. Hopefully you won't have to wait too much longer for the scan.

[duffed]

They normally get the pelvic ultrasounds done within two weeks when there are symptoms, so hopefully you won't be waiting for long. I had one earlier in the year for unexplained bleeding - turned out just to be cause by the hrt being not quite right.

[Madge79]

I have one on Nov 13th but I’m trying to get a cancellation in the meantime.

There’s part of me that just can’t even imagine how I’m going to go in there and get the scan without totally breaking down. I feel that they will be giving me terrible news.

I lost my best friend to cervical cancer 2 years ago, my son and mum had serious health scares the last couple of months. Luckily they have been given the all clear.

I was hoping once that news was good I would relax a bit but instead I’ve totally lost it and gone into a full neurosis. Probably my worst even spiral and I’ve had health anxiety for years.

[CLKD]

U need support today for your worries, mayB ring to speak to a Nurse Practitioner or send a triage request form in to the Surgery?  A short course of 'valium'-like meds may well ease your anxiety a bit.  As for dip sticks in the Surgery, what they saw on yours is common 4 many of us!

At least the sample was sent for culture .......... 13th is 2 weeks  hopefully you will get a cancellation appt sooner.  Will the Dept contact you?

Health anxiety can take over until it becomes all consuming  . 

[Ayesha]

I agree, if your anxiety is so severe you could benefit from some extra help to calm things down. Its impossible to think rationally when in such a state of high anxiety.

[Madge79]

I’ve just come over all weary and exhausted I am hungry but can stomach food just want ti vomit as soon as the food goes in my mouth.

So interestingly I googled the side effects of the ABs in on and there is is increased anxiety, nausea, exhaustion seems very common. So I’m hoping this is down to this and nothing more sinister.

I may well ask the GP for some Valium I’ve had it before for flying.

Thank you everyone. I said to my husband that the logical bit of me knows worryin won’t change the outcome at all and that if it’s the worst news then I can’t change that. But the r irrational bit just takes over.

Last AB taken this morning so hoping they clear the infection and also that I get them out of my system soon!

[Northerngirl]

Madge79,  hope you're feeling ok today.
Health anxiety can be horrendous can't it.
I totally understand your anxiety with your family history.
I know 2 weeks to wait seems like ages and ages away ....believe me I've been there and it is awful because it is all you think about, even if you try your best to occupy your mind.
Keep reaching out if you need to