Scared about symptoms

So sorry you are feeling bad and scared.   First of all, how long have you had the bad cramps and bloating?   Why would you assume it is ovarian cancer?   Does your family have a history of it?  Blood in urine can be a UTI.  There are many things that can cause these symptoms.   But you are doing the right things in getting it checked out.

Kathy

Suemarie said:

Thanks, Kathy

Hi Kathy,

I definitely have been letting my fears take hold. Over a year ago, I had bad cramps and went to my doctor and she figured I was just stressed because at the time, they thought my husband had colon cancer (turns out he didn't - but they told us he did). She prescribed mild sedatives which I threw away. Right now, for the past 2 months I have been dealing with a husband who has blood in his urine. It took over 2 months of stress and hell for them to finally figure out he has a kidney stone that he's waiting to pass. Last week, I started having cramps and bloating. My doctor is on holidays, so I went to a walk-in clinic. I was shocked - after my husband going through this - that they found a trace bit of blood in my urine. Nothing I can see, though. Tomorrow I'm having a pelvic test. I'm just worn out from all my husband's issues and shocked that they found blood. And scared, expecting the worse. Can a UTI cause bloating and cramps?

Thanks so much for responding. And no, no-one in my family has ovarian cancer. My mother died at the age of 56 from breast cancer.

Sue

But don't think the worst, although that's an easy thing to do in times like this.  Your symptoms can be so very many things.  When my first OVCA was discovered, I had NO symptoms.  So, suprised is putting it mildly.  

Since you have concerns with the family history, I would suggest that you see if you can get the genetic testing done.  Breast cancer in the family, especially a mother, I'm sure justifies the test for you, for your peace of mind.  In addition, you may want to ask for a CA125 blood test, just to get a baseline marker to keep an eye on in the future.  It doesn't givve a diagnosis, just a starting point so that you can be proactive in your health.  Again, all these measures are simply being proactive - doesn't mean you have OVCA.  Please let us know what you find out.  

Sending prayers and (((HUGS))) for you and your dear husband.

Monika