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[Fusseh]

I had the mirena fitted 8 months ago at the same time as hysteroscopy (so I know everything was ok then). I'm 52 and 8 years peri.

I've had  light on/off bleeding and spotting since then as well as some cramping. As far as I'm aware this is all normal as mirena reduces bleeding, but doesn't stop it in all women.

You have done the right thing to get checked out, but in all likelihood, there is nothing sinister. But of course you are bound to be anxious. Try to breathe and distract yourself. Most of all be kind to yourself. Sending best wishes

[Madge79]

It was quite the opposite thee was an exciting thing at school today so he was over excited. He had a huge poo and then was fine! Think he was backed up 😂😂

Thank you Fusseh that’s reassuring, since I’ve had it I’ve never stopped bleeding really. The problem is it doesn’t follow a pattern but then in peri nothing does.

Fingers crossed it’s ok!

[CLKD]

Is he usually loathe to 'go' Madge79?  What's his diet like overall, I remember veg that I woulnd't touch then would be OK with now 

[Madge79]

He doesn’t eat enough fibre so I’ve increased it for him.

Another worry to add to my list I have tested my urine after a course of antibiotics for a suspected UTI and now have protein in my pee as well as a tiny bit of blood. Bloody great!!! Must be kidney failure/cancer too!!!

[CLKD]

Yep.  Will U choose a wicker coffin ?   


What U describe is normal for most !  Which is why GPs continue to prescribe antibiotic therapy on a dip-stick test.

The best thing after ABs is to get some LIVE Greek yoghurt - lots eaten every day.  It will soothe the digestive tract from top to bottom.  ABs strip bacteria from the system.

Some swallow kefir or similar but I can't face anything green  . 

Veg can apparently be swallowed in smoothies etc..  Or raw, my cocker would eat carrots, cauliflower, broccoli and bananas without any problems.  I find that chewing is hard work 

[Fuzzwhizzer]

Hi Madge, we all on here know what it is to feel so worried and frustrated. I have recently been trying to sort things out had a couple of 9mm measurements. Had a hysteroscopy recently, still waiting for biopsy result. I always have microscopic blood in urine some ladies just do. I think if you get really desperate for an ultrasound scan there are a few places you can get one reasonably priced. Hope you get some relief and reassurance soon, it’s hard being a mum and coping with all this ballyhoo ain’t it! Xxxxx

[Madge79]

CLKD that made me laugh thanks! 😂 I have some drinking kefir in the fridge maybe I’ll make an effort to have a bit a day!! All day today I was fine really felt normal until I thought about it and then I needed to pee urgently again! 🙄

[Madge79]

Hi fuzzwhizer I really hope you hear back soon! It really is hard I been into menopause right after my son was born so a newborn and this nightmare was too much!! The pressure of having to be mum to a young special needs kid and this is a lot 🙄

[Madge79]

Oh my gosh everyone this has gone from bad to worse! Yesterday was still feeling like I needed to urgently pee or I couldn’t tell if I needed to pee if that makes sense? Then this morning woke up and soooooo sore appear to have thrush!!!! Peeing loads again too, this is the worst!!!! 😢

[CLKD]

..... and breath.  Anxiety can make the kidneys work overtime = need2P.  Which treatment R U using and how often?

[Madge79]

I’m also pretty sure the anxiety isn’t helping the peeing!

I don’t have any yet as not been to the shop but hoping to get some canestan tomorrow.

The joys of having a vagina hey! 😳

[Fuzzwhizzer]

Ah nuts just what you didn’t need! Hope it clears up for you soon.

[Madge79]

Well I’m fully down the rabbit hole as not only was ir thrush but the UTI (if that’s what is causing it) was still there so just finished a 3 day course of another antibiotic.

The positives here are haven’t really had any spotting the last couple of weeks.

Negatives are I’m exhausted, bloated, no appetite, left sided ache and fullness and lower back ache.

So now I am really focussed on ovarian cancer being the only thing that fits all of these criteria and I’m terrified. I honestly hate having health anxiety as when you actually get an “abnormal” result you get the feedback your brain is hunting and it feeds the problem.

[CLKD]

3 days often isn't enough to ease a UTI which has been diagnosed as a 'bug'.  Which bug have U been diagnosed with because vaginal atrophy mimics repeated urine infection-type symptoms really really well and whilst ABs will ease feelings briefly, if it's VA then they will return.

OK - what's the worst that could happen if u do have ovarian cancer? Is your GP prepared to do the appropriate test? 

What have u been given to treat the thrush: which was diagnosed by a swab test   Also, if U are having ABs it is wise to get LIVE yoghurt to eat several times a day towards the end of the Course to replace bacteria in the gut. 

[Ayesha]

OK - what's the worst that could happen if u do have ovarian cancer? Is your GP prepared to do the appropriate test? 

Well what a question, that's enough to send one's anxiety through the roof.