This is so hard to ask

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AnneBehymer
AnneBehymer Member Posts: 738 Member
in Ovarian Cancer #1
Only because this is something I would ask my mom but she has never had cancer let alone ovarian. Ok here it goes last night I was rubbing my stomach and my mom asked "are you in pain?" I told her yes not to bad but I am in pain. My Surgery was back in June last year so it's not from that, she asked "what kind of pain is it?" I told her I am not sure I think sharp (the pain was not that strong). Here is the part that is hard to talk about, whe I got up this morning to go to the bathroom there is a stain in my underware that is from a discharge I think and it is light brown, but it looks like when you are at the end of your monthly and you pass that dark colored blood but only it is watered down in color. Has anyone else have this problem or not it's just since my surgery this has not happened. When I first had the pain I kinda thought it was because I had to go poo (I had to stated Senna and it was causing cramppin when I needed to go) but that was not the case this time I am not scared that the cancer is back I just don't understand what is going on and is it something I need to be worried about.

Anne

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  • poopergirl14052
    poopergirl14052 Member Posts: 1,183 Member
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    could be a urinary tract infection
    that would cause some discomfort as weall as discharge. If continues have primary MD get a urnie sample. Hope this helps my dear...val
  • kikz
    kikz Member Posts: 1,345 Member
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    poopergirl14052 said:

    could be a urinary tract infection
    that would cause some discomfort as weall as discharge. If continues have primary MD get a urnie sample. Hope this helps my dear...val

    I would
    at least contact the doctor, you will feel better if you find out what's goiong on. I am sorry you can't seem to get a chance to relax. Sending you good thoughts.

    Karen
  • clamryn
    clamryn Member Posts: 508
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    Dear Anne
    Anne, I had that once and it was an urinary track infection. Just call your doctor on Monday. The sooner you get some antibiotics in you the better. You will feel better about it after you talk to the doctor.

    ((((hugs))))
    Linda
  • kellyh33
    kellyh33 Member Posts: 287
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    Pain
    Hi Anne,
    My daughter had kidney reflux from birth until she had surgery at eight. She had frequent urinary tract infections that sometimes travelled to her kidneys. What you describe sounds very similiar.
    On a different note I have never had cancer but i do get the brown staining and it is in part caused by low progesterone levels.
    Try not to worry.
  • Radioactive34
    Radioactive34 Member Posts: 391 Member
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    Thanks for having the
    Thanks for having the courage to ask something I have been meaning to ask about. The post/during chemo side effects drive me nuts. Getting the vaginal PH back to normal is an ongoing battle.

    I have been using natural methods the doctor recommended and the women on this board have recommended...nothing. Have to get on antibiotics to get rid of infections. Drives me nuts...still better than the alternative.
  • AnneBehymer
    AnneBehymer Member Posts: 738 Member
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    Radioactive34 said:

    Thanks for having the
    Thanks for having the courage to ask something I have been meaning to ask about. The post/during chemo side effects drive me nuts. Getting the vaginal PH back to normal is an ongoing battle.

    I have been using natural methods the doctor recommended and the women on this board have recommended...nothing. Have to get on antibiotics to get rid of infections. Drives me nuts...still better than the alternative.

    Know that you mention it
    I have gotten the UTI with out having pain when I go to the bathroom. I have never had the discomfort when I have had the UTI I will call my doctor on Monday and see what he says. He will sometime call in a sript with out having to see me so thank you I will follow up on Monday.

    Thanks for all your love and support you all mean so much to me and always have great advise. Love, hugs, and prays going your way.

    Anne
  • leesag
    leesag Member Posts: 621 Member
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    kellyh33 said:

    Pain
    Hi Anne,
    My daughter had kidney reflux from birth until she had surgery at eight. She had frequent urinary tract infections that sometimes travelled to her kidneys. What you describe sounds very similiar.
    On a different note I have never had cancer but i do get the brown staining and it is in part caused by low progesterone levels.
    Try not to worry.

    Low Progesterone
    There shouldn't be any staining due to progesterone because the initial treatment for OVCA is hysterectomy and debulking surgery. You should definitely call your gyn onc for a consult!

    Leesa
  • carolenk
    carolenk Member Posts: 907 Member
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    Radioactive34 said:

    Thanks for having the
    Thanks for having the courage to ask something I have been meaning to ask about. The post/during chemo side effects drive me nuts. Getting the vaginal PH back to normal is an ongoing battle.

    I have been using natural methods the doctor recommended and the women on this board have recommended...nothing. Have to get on antibiotics to get rid of infections. Drives me nuts...still better than the alternative.

    Radioactive: have you tried
    Radioactive: have you tried using a probiotic--in particular, one formulated for intra-vaginal use? I have more thoughts about pH; if you want to send me a private message, I'll elaborate.
  • AnneBehymer
    AnneBehymer Member Posts: 738 Member
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    carolenk said:

    Radioactive: have you tried
    Radioactive: have you tried using a probiotic--in particular, one formulated for intra-vaginal use? I have more thoughts about pH; if you want to send me a private message, I'll elaborate.

    send way
    I added you as a friend so send away my dear friend.

    Anne

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