Hi I have been feeling bloated and full on and off for about 4 weeks, went to the doctor and she gave me peppermint oil tablets to take, it eased a bit and now I have cramps like period pain, and lower back ache. I did have some back pain before but put it down to a pulled muscle. I’m not in pain and can still move and do normal everyday activities. I am having bloods taken today the doctor said it will check for coeliac disease, ibs, ovarian cancer, should get results tomorrow or Thursday. I am 37, married, no kids, except the furry kind! I am generally fit and healthy, vegan, weightlifter,. I’ve lost a little weight was 10st 8. Now 10st 3, we originally put it down to my weightlifting. And my very active outdoor job. I do 16,000 steps/7 miles of walking a day on average,
I know it’s normal to worry but I can’t help thinking the worst. Anyone else been in a similar situation or can offer advice?? Thanks
Hi Rosiegp,
Welcome to the group, and hope you find support here from others who’ve been on similar journeys.
I too felt bloated on and off for about a month ( back in October / November 2020 ), but was otherwise fit and active. My gp referred me to hospital, where blood tests showed a very high CA125 blood marker - likely to mean Ovarian Cancer.
The early days, prior to my surgery over Christmas, were the worst as there’s still so much uncertainty pre-op even with the high CA125, and of course it’s only human nature to fear the worst. As it turned out, I did have OC (stage 2b), but I found that after surgery, focussing on my recovery and having a plan for follow up chemo etc, made me feel more able to think positively, and deal with the steps that were needed one at a time.
Based on my experience I’d say try to stay as positive as you can, and just keep doing what you’re doing - being fit and active, eating healthily and getting your sleep and relaxation really helps when it comes to getting through whatever post-op recovery and treatments are needed - and keeping my fingers crossed for you that in your case it’ll turn out not to be OC at all 
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If you feel like posting again, it would be great to hear how you get on,
love Bx
That’s brilliant news 
Hope your doctor is able to suggest a solution for your bloating, and wishing you all the best,
Bx
