Hello everyone
I am 53 and had the fright of my life last week, its a bit long winded so I apologise in advance, but I do not know what to do
A little background...
In 1996 I had a hysterectomy for severe endometriosis, the gynae consultant assured me that "everything was taken away" and that I would not have any more issues....I believed him, why shouldn't I?
A couple of years went past and I was still getting the familiar cramping at "that time of the month", saw the GP and was told "everything was gone, probably just a tummy bug or IBS"
Years went by, cramping, bloating, needing a wee and altered bowel movements...still told it was IBS
Moved house in 2004, went to new GP explained again what my symptoms were, he referred to me colorectal consultant who had an MRI done (first time this had happened despite ongoing symptoms)..."there is your problem....your ovaries are working overtime messing with everything!"
Ovaries....don't be silly....they were taken out in 1996...weren't they?
Referred to gynae consultant in total disbelief and yes, they were there, covered in cysts, endo tissue all over the place, bowels stuck like cement to everything
On June 4, 2010 I had my second hysterectomy (as I call it), the ovaries or at least 80% of the wreckage of them was taken out
Few months, symptom free, then I started all over again...cramping, bloating, weeing, constipation/runs....
Roll forward to July 14, 2017....needed wee, mid cycle and all the symptoms raging
Went to the loo and lost around a litre of fresh red blood and clots like cherry tomatoes.....instantly freaked out
Saw GP at 0730 next day, referral to gynae on fast track, appointment made for July 26
Today, July 18, got called by hospital, appointment change to "more suitably specialised consultant" for the following day, July 27
So I looked the new consultant up...he is lead gynae oncology consultant for the local hospital trust...the only listed gynae oncologist for the hospital
So now I am really scared
Can anyone please calm my nerves....and maybe explain why after all this time of trying to persuade the medical boffins that something is wrong, that now I am facing an uncertain and frightening future...I have no family to lean on, so all help, advice is more than welcome
Thank you....and sorry for the length of my post