Good evening , I am new to the forums and at the moment I am waiting for tests and results of tests .
I am a 58 year old lady who has some confusing symptoms .
I started to experience terrible stomach cramps about 2 years ago . My GP referred me for an ultrasound , luckily it was all clear . The stomach cramps persisted so I was given omeprazole and buscopan . Not much changed until 3 weeks ago My bowel habits changed drastically . I’ve always suffered with constipation but all of a sudden I was living in the toilet . I also have terrible back ache , fatigue and blood on stools . I have had blood tests and now waiting for my FIT test to come back .
Yesterday I had pains in my legs and stomach cramps low down , I am post menopause ( not periods for 15 years ) but I realised I was bleeding . I called my GP who has fast tracked me to the gynae clinic . So I’m not sure if I have problems with bowel and uterus or is one making the other react .
I am besides myself with worry although I’m not a Google trawler .
sorry for the long winded explanation but I just needed to unload my thoughts
Hi Cautiouslycalm and a welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to see you joining us and to hear about your ongoing challenges. Our bodies do make things hard at times but I do hope that you get answers soon.
Should you receive a cancer diagnosis you can then connect in with our dedicated cancer support groups. These groups a cancer type specific covering most cancer types - this list is all our groups.
These are safe places to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green (Bold) link I have created above. Then once you find a group you want to join click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools."
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Macmillan have many support platforms so do check out the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 or via Webchat and Email too. These services provide cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear. We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers check our Online Information and Support Section.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing.
Give me a shout if you need further help.
Best regards.
