Hi all,
im having a colonoscopy examination on Monday. I have had smelly discharge for about 4 weeks and it is browny, sometimes it feels like I’m wetting myself there is so much!
after reading up on cervical cancer it mentions bleeding which I have also had a bit of and it has been uncomfortable having sex for a few years (this happened after having children so I could just be reading google and thinking I have all the symptoms like you do!)
I have also had a pain in my leg for a few weeks, it started around my bum/hip and now is in my knee and shin but only really hurts when sitting down.
Because of my smelly discharge I have been tested for a vaginal infection, had results back today saying everything is normal. I also had a smear the same day. I told the doctor I could feel a lump inside me and she checked and could feel the same which is why she has sent me for a colonoscopy. Smear results were going to take a month so she said it was best to have the camera as this would be sooner - bit worrying.
I suppose what I’m asking is has anyone else had these symptoms and what was the outcome? Obviously I think I’ve got cancer and would rather know sooner rather than later if this is the case. It says in my appointment letter that I got today that if they have to take a biopsy results will take 4 weeks which is ages!!
thanks all
Hi and welcome to the online community
I'm sorry to hear what a worrying time you've had recently and it's natural to have lots of questions and worries.
As the community is divided up into different support groups I'm going to recommend that you join the cervical cancer group. This isn't because I think you have cervical cancer but because it'll give you the opportunity to talk to other women who can tell you about their experiences of having a colposcopy and about the usual wait times for results.
To do this just click on the link I've created and then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens. You can then introduce yourself and post questions in the same way as you posted here and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
If you have any difficulty navigating the community just drop me a reply and I'll be pleased to help.
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