megant19
24-01-17, 17:16
Good morning -
I have been dealing with stomach/intestinal/pelvic issues for a couple months now. I am unable to get in to see my OB for another month. I am terrified that I have cancer that will be spreading in the meantime. I have had IBS for years and I know how much those symptoms can mimic other illnesses, but this time it feels different.
Bloating - not daily but often
Loose stools sometimes, then will be normal for days on end
Lower abdominal/pelvic aches and pains, sometimes in my hip and groin area.
Lower backache
Frequent urination - but only when I am awake - this is my only saving grace right now as I assume if it was due to a tumor it would not let me sleep without ever having to wake up to pee!
Loss of appetite.
Can all of these truly be anxiety? Can anyone offer some suggestions on how to manage and try to alleviate these symptoms so I don't go completely insane waiting for my annual exam at my OB in a month? More background I am an overweight 36 year old female who has had two children, breastfed but have not taken birth control pills for any significant length of time. No family history of ovarian cancer. Dad had colon cancer - I had a colonoscopy 11 years ago due to family history and all was fine. Could something there have developed since? Any help is welcome, I am beyond stressed out and it's affecting every aspect of my life. Thank you.:bighug1:
I have been dealing with stomach/intestinal/pelvic issues for a couple months now. I am unable to get in to see my OB for another month. I am terrified that I have cancer that will be spreading in the meantime. I have had IBS for years and I know how much those symptoms can mimic other illnesses, but this time it feels different.
Bloating - not daily but often
Loose stools sometimes, then will be normal for days on end
Lower abdominal/pelvic aches and pains, sometimes in my hip and groin area.
Lower backache
Frequent urination - but only when I am awake - this is my only saving grace right now as I assume if it was due to a tumor it would not let me sleep without ever having to wake up to pee!
Loss of appetite.
Can all of these truly be anxiety? Can anyone offer some suggestions on how to manage and try to alleviate these symptoms so I don't go completely insane waiting for my annual exam at my OB in a month? More background I am an overweight 36 year old female who has had two children, breastfed but have not taken birth control pills for any significant length of time. No family history of ovarian cancer. Dad had colon cancer - I had a colonoscopy 11 years ago due to family history and all was fine. Could something there have developed since? Any help is welcome, I am beyond stressed out and it's affecting every aspect of my life. Thank you.:bighug1: