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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

[Madge79]

Well I got a call with a cancellation on Fridays so I had my scan. The sonogrpaher said everything looked fine to him but I’m not reassured fully until I see the notes on my app saying it’s all ok. He said the cyst on my left ovary had gone and my endometrium was now 3.9mm.

I also now seem to have a clear urine strip test no more white cells and no more blood. I’ve treated a nasty bout of thrush but still some discomfort remains. I also potentially passed what looked like 3 small kidney stones a couple of days ago. I’m now managing to eat again and the severe nausea has gone on the whole.

In true health anxiety style though I’m still down the pit of despair and misery as I still have the abdominal and side ache that first took me to the drs a couple of weeks ago. I have also lost 2kg since all nightmare began which I’m hoping is simply due to not eating much and the severe nausea that two round of antibiotics/thrush and severe anxiety left me with. I’ve also noticed I get that head rush thing when standing quickly.

The logical brain is telling me it’s anxiety as I’ve been hyperventilating at times and also my gut is messed up from 4 rounds of antibiotics ober the last few months. The anxious brain is saying it might not be gynae cancer but maybe it’s BOWEL CANCER!!! It’s how honestly a pig of an illness as even if you get reassurance that reassurance is always short lived and only good for that moment. It’s hard to trust a body that appears to be malfunctioning and falling apart around you.

[Lucoley]

Honestly as an anxiety sufferer all my life I can reassure you that I bet all these symptoms are anxiety related.

I once "gave" myself lymphoma. So convinced was I that I had this cancer that I was convinced the doctors weren't taking me seriously. I had what I assumed to be swollen lymph nodes, I poked and prodded until I had burn marks on my skin. I was bereft with fear, shaking like a leaf. Obviously I didn't have cancer.

The mind really is that powerful and the fact you lost your friend has exacerbated that. If a sonoapher is confident enough to tell you they can't see anything worrying you will be fine.

[Madge79]

I did that with my lymph nodes years ago too, it’s all consuming isn’t it!!

It’s made all that more difficult that I have a 9 year old special needs child who literally takes up every waking second of my day and mental thought process. Today I’ve had him screaming in my face at close range, punching us and now smashing on the wall whilst having a meltdown. This is my life everyday and I honestly hate it.

I’m filled with this terror that I’ll get a disease that kills me and then my husband will be left with this nightmare alone and my kid will be psychologically damaged beyond repair. Instead I have to survive just to remain here and keep everyone functioning.

It’s a lot of pressure. I spend all my time feeling guilty and worrying.

Anyway enough of my sad sack rant I am well aware a lot of people have it worse but life really is bloody difficult!

[Madge79]

Just an update for you all - my scan was marked as normal, my endometrium down to 3.8mm and ovaries clear (previous cyst gone). However, he did highlight that it looks as if I have adenomyosis which could explain why I suffer from pelvic and tailbone pain.

The other thing that has been a nightmare is thrush! I’m having a living hell getting rid of what seems to be a hideous candida infection. Turns out u had thrush all along and this could’ve been what caused the discharge and odd bit of spitting. Then after 2 rounds of antibiotics this thrush has destroyed me!!!!

I am now on my second attempt of pessaries after the first 500mg one seemed to burn my entire vagina! Ive gone for 6 100mg ones which I’m tolerating much better. Ive also started taking symprove and about 4 days in I feel horrendous!!!! Fatigue, migraines, anxiety, no appetite, nausea. I’m really hoping this is candida die off. I know I really should be giving up sugar too but a sweet treat in the evening is the only joy I have left 😂😂😂