CancerCompass message board discussion started by Margie73 on 5/23/2005 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,2128,0.htm Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Well here is the situation. I went to the doctor a couple months ago because of an ongoing pain in my abdomen, especially when I sit in my car, or kneel in church. I have pain from hip to hip. I am only 31 and not overly overweight (maybe 20 lbs). She did a pap and internal exam and said "It may be endometriosis." At the time I didn't tell her that I also have dull back pain, hot flashes, night sweats, almost daily nausea, I feel bloated, and now, well, I am not sure how my abdomen is suppose to feel, but when I press down it feels firm, and also harder on my left side. Should it? My doctor is new and young, and I do not feel comfortable with her, but the symptoms tend to be getting worse. I have tried to get in to another doctor, but the time span is longer than I want to wait (A month and a half). What should I do? Should I keep checking with other doctors in the area? Should I call my doctor back and tell her my other symptoms? I live in a rural town, so availability is slim!! Please let me know what you think! Margie73 Mon, 23 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT I would go back to your doctor and tell her the rest of the symptoms, especially about how firm your abdomen is. I had that and it turned out to be ovarian cysts and also one stage 1C tumor. You could ask her to get some support/assistance (advice on ovarian cancer) from another doctor. Based on your symptoms another doctor may make time for you earlier. I had an ultrasound and when the gynecologist got the resulst from my doctor she immediately made room in her schedule to see me in less than a week. You may need to travel to a larger city to get an ultrasound and CA125 blood test but it's all worth it. Delia Tue, 24 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT You definitely need to tell your doctor every thing you feel. Even if you think it is very insignificant. My stomach was as hard as a rock for about a year. My doctor told me I probably had irritable bowel syndrome. It turned out to be a 17 pound malignant tumor growing off one ovary. I had stage 1C ovarian cancer. I was very blessed that it wasn't worse, especially because I waited so long. Don't wait...if you're not getting answers that make you comfortable then insist that your doctor make an appointment for you with a specialist. Women (unfortunately) are sometimes forced to take matters into their own hands regarding certain cancers. Take care1 Clfpjc Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT Get blood drawn and tested for your ca125 count. The Dr. will get the result the same day. Good luck, Anita Sigrid Fri, 08 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT