Signs & Symptoms

[CareRN]

I'm new to this site & I'm trying to find information on signs & symptoms, but not sure how to navigate site. Thanks in advance for your time.

[CallmeMum]

Hi lovely and welcome,

Below is a list of symptoms and stuff to look out for I added the last one due to the fact some people put weight on rather than lose it. Hope it helps xxx

feeling constantly bloated

a swollen tummy

discomfort in your tummy or pelvic area

feeling full quickly when eating, or loss of appetite

needing to pee more often or more urgently than normal

persistent indigestion or nausea

pain during sex

a change in your bowel habits

back pain

vaginal bleeding – particularly bleeding after the menopause

feeling tired all the time

unintentional weight loss

unintentional weight gain (in some cases)

[Sunfleury-UK in reply to CallmeMum]

its worth saying that these symptoms will be

Frequent – they usually happen more than 12 times a month

Persistent – they don’t go away

New – they are not normal for you

Ovacome & Target Ovarian Cancer both have symptom checkers / apps on their websites which can be used to record them. If you are concerned and use one of these the results can then be shown to your GP which will be really helpful to them. Sx

[CareRN in reply to CallmeMum]

I always am bloated, I look pregnant, feel full after eating almost always, weight gain, pain everyday for a few weeks now, indigestion, heartburn, lower back pain/ache, CA125 was only 12 two weeks ago, no bleeding, hysterectomy many years ago. Still have my ovaries. CT scan today. Increased fatigue.

[TheOvacomeTeam Partner]

Dear CareRN

Welcome to the site! You can find information on signs and symptoms on the Ovacome website at the following link: ovacome.org.uk/campaigning-...

I hope this is helpful. Please do get in touch if you need any further information.

Best wishes

Anna

Ovacome Support Service Manager

[Lyndy]

I don't know what your situation is CareRN but if you have any concern that you might have OC please go and get a CA 125 test right away.... this disease is good at vague symptoms but you know yourself. Sorry if that sounds alarmist but better safe than sorry xx

[CareRN]

My CA125 was 12 two weeks ago. Bloating, feeling full, feel horrible after eating, pain in the exact same spot xseveral weeks now. It is there everyday. Feel worse as the day goes on. Have had flat plate x-ray, 3 ultrasounds & having CT scan done today. Bowels work some days & most days constipated. However, have always had sluggish bowels. Increased fatigue. Look pregnant most days. Abdomen always more distended by end of day.

[Hidden]

I cant add any more to this, you have had a ca 125 so hopefully the ct scan done today will give a clearer picture of what is going on right now