Please help - I'm terrified

[AMS04]

Hello - I'm 30 years old, and I'm terrified I have ovarian cancer.  I delivered my baby boy one year ago via c-section.  In the last few weeks, I have had pain (not unbearable, but dull) fairly low, close to the area where my c-section scar is.  This pain is on both sides; sometimes it feels like a pulling sensation.  On Friday, 1/18, after dinner, my stomach started hurting very badly and I had diarrhea several times during the evening.   I was better on Saturday, but since then, my stomach has been hurting on and off.  It has been hurting all over, but if I had to select one location, it is on my upper left side.  Strangely, my stomach seems to feel better after I eat.  I do not have ovarian cancer in my family.  Please let me know if you think it sounds like I could have it.  Thank you so much

[AMS04]

Unfortunately, no.  She said I could go on the pill to alleviate the pain, but I have a blood clot disorder, so I cannot go on the pill.  She also said there is PT if it gets really bad.  I have heard there are some exercises to alleviate the pain; I just need to find someone who knows them!

Thanks for your concern, and I wish you all the best.

[madgeOwens]

Thank God thats all it was. Did she give you soething for the pain?

[AMS04]

Hi everyone,

I had a transvaginal ultrasound and my ovaries and uterus were normal.  My doctor said there was a little excess fluid in my lower abdomen, which could be due to a cyst that recently burst.  She said my pain is probably attributable to scar tissue, so it seems like I will just have to deal with it.  From what I read, most people who have had c-sections / other abdominal surgery end up getting surgical adhesions.  She did say she would try to cut it out if/when I have another c-section.  If anyone has any advice re:  scar tissue, I would greatly appreciate it.
Again, thanks for the responses and kind words while I was very nervous.
I wish you all the best.
Maria

[Serenityblue]

Good luck for tomorrow, I hope the results settle your mind, though I know the waiting part is difficult

[AMS04]

I am up in the middle of the night because I'm so nervous.  I have my transvaginal ultrasound tomorrow with my ob/gyn.  I cannot thank you all enough for your encouraging words.  I will let you know as soon as I find out what is causing this unexplained pain.

Thanks again.

[hopeshell]

It could be a number of things but odds are with you that it isn't ovca.  You could have a cyst or adhesions or even endometriosis causing your symptoms.  Seeing your gyn is the best way to get to the bottom of this.  If you get a transvaginal ultrasound that will show if there are any masses on the ovaries and put to rest your concern of it being ovca.  I know it is scary to have unidentified symptoms but try not to worry.  Just my opinion - but it doesn't sound like ovca based on your symtpoms.  Best wishes in your follow up.  

[gma718]

It could be anything...get checked by your ob/gyn ...my guess it could be a cyst or scar tissue that can develop after surgery.  Please let us know as soon as you can. Good Luck. Gia :)

[madgeOwens]

Could you be ovulating at this time?  I remember when I was ovulating or near that time I would get hot pain on either side of groin (inguinal) where the ovaries are located, and I had cysts and oooooh man they can get tender and painful as a bugger.  I agree if you have a fear, then by all means get seen by your physician.

[SimplyStar]

Get checked for adhesions, if you have them come back here and we will tell you how to break them up.  After a C-section , 1 year is just about the time for them to develope.

[Carol139]

Was reading my comment -
I meant Breathe -   lol - not breath -

I was going to say take a deep breath
or
Breathe ....

Oh well! Either way, call that obgyn!  Don't guess, you'll make your self sick with worry!

Carol

[Carol139]

Breath - call the obgyn and get in to see him.   Lots of things could cause what you described.  
Never guess - it is when we let things go that things get bad.  

Let us know what they say!

Hugs and best wishes!

Carol