Should I go back to GP?

[Grey_green]

I have ha CA125 blood test and am booked in for a diagnostic ultrasound this Thursday after going to the GP a few weeks ago with pelvic pain and back pain. But the last few days I have become really constipated, gassy and bloated (most probably cause I’m full of sh*t!) but wondered whether I should inform the gp or not? He said to go back if anything changed but as my ultrasound is just a few more days away I wasn’t sure if it was a waste of his time or what he would be able to do about it? What would you ladies suggest?

[Rachael47]

I'd go, not because I have any idea what the problem is, but GP seem reluctant to consider OC as a diagnosis. I has several CA125s (no, they're in the normal range) ultrasound (couldn't see anything abnormal) and a history of OC in the family. In the end they did a hysterectomy (more to shut me up than for any actual purpose) and lo and behold stage 3 ovarian cancer. I'm not suggesting this is likely to be your case, but it is worth jumping up and down in front of them saying 'look at me!!!'

[Katmal-UK]

Go, worst case scenario he tells you to wait for the scan. Hope you gets some good results when you do go xx Kathy

[Grey_green in reply to Katmal-UK]

Thanks ladies, might just ring and see if I can speak to him on the phone. Although pretty sure he’ll just say wait for the scan!

[PJs4me]

Hi, did you manage to speak to the GP? X

[Grey_green in reply to PJs4me]

Not yet, will give them a try in the morning and see what he says x