Worried its Pancreatic Cancer...

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I've not been diagnosed, but, all the symptoms are there, doctors can't see passed my anxiety, (which I never had til this pain started) . 12 weeks ago I went to doctors with an uncomfortable feeling in upper left abdomen and dizziness.. Sent me for ultrasound and bloods  All clear.. See 3 more doctors as was losing weight, no appetite, metal taste and floating yellow stools.. Went to G I Doctor, he said its muscular????? But would do stool test and endoscopy  Elactase and fecal calprotein normal.. Endoscopy mold gastritis, stomach polyps but nothing.. Been in and out of A and E with pain, routine bloods OK.. Blood and protein in urine so had ct scan and kidneys were fine.. Went back to G I doctor and asked for ct scan with contrast which he agreed to, all clear so he says it's in my head, basically.. 2 weeks ago my veins appeared all prominent in my feet, legs, hands and arms.. Sometimes they burnt, ached but knew it wasn't right.. G I doctor said its nothing to do with pancreas.. Had 2nd opinion yesterday, he basically laughed at me, said I just need reassurance as I've anxiety.. I'm now seeing a private G I doctor tonight  How do I get him to see me as me without anxiety that's written in the referral. As it stands my symptoms are upper left abdominal pain into back, feeling like a ball in my ribs, yellow floating stools, lost 32lbs in 12 weeks, dizziness, metal taste, band feeling under ribs, gurgling stomach non stop, feels like I have something stuck in my throat, bloating, the list just goes on....... Has anyone had it this hard to try to get someone to listen..... 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to latchbrook

    Hi, it went OK. Found diverticula pouches and some apthous ulcers in my terminal ileum. He sent 10 biopsies off and have to wait for results. He did say that wouldn't cause the pain I'm in. The pain I am having in from trapped gas and now got to find out what's causing the trapped gas. He still saying muscular so I'm trying to find out for myself what's wrong. It's 18 weeks now of pain etc. Thank you for asking though. Hope youre keeping OK x

  • Glad to read it went well . Hopefully they can work out what's causing the trapped gas. That must be very uncomfortable for you.

    I'm very well and thanks for asking.

    x

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hi, I’ve read all your comments and do sympathise with you. Yes the internet works both ways helpful & also scares, sometimes a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. It never entered my mind that I may have this damn diesease at all, when the consultant told me I nearly fell off the chair. I thought maybe diverticulitis or irritable bowl but never cancer. Can I ask, how did you get to that conclusion alone? 

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Anxiety is awful, I know after being diagnosed with clinical depression a few years ago. That can cause gastric problems. Excess acid could cause irritation maybe explaining rib pain. If you have bloating have they done a blood test for ovarian cancer. I'm sure everything has been covered but when I had similar problems that's what they told me, thankfully the blood tests were clear. Hoping the antidepressants kick in soon and you feel better. I also find anxiety makes me tense up without me realising and that also causes a lot of pain 

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hi just wondering how you are going on. Hope you don't mind but just wanted to know  how the blood tests pointed the way to your diagnoses and how his showed you have pc . I am showing lots of the symptoms and I know every one is different and just wanted to see how these helped .

    thanks 

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hi there...are you still reading these? I am in exactly the same place as you are/were. Where did it all end up?

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hi, just read your post, I am waiting for an EUS to confirm that I have PC.  I have many if the symptoms but was concerned when you mentioned the ostrich egg and the pulse, both of which I have.  Please can J ask what were your other symptoms, what type of tumour you had and how was it diagnosed? 
    Thanks 

  • Hello Jo

    I am sorry to hear that you may have PC.

    The person who started this thread has not been active here for over two years. Can I suggest that you start a new thread and I am sure others will respond to your question.

    Squeaky

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hi, just read your post.  Awaiting diagnosis for Pancreatic cancer.  Please can I ask what your symptoms were and how PC was diagnosed.  Many thanks 

  • Hi Jo

    If you go to the top of the page under the words Pancreatic Cancer you will see 'Start a Discussion'. If you click on that you can start a new thread and hopefully you will get a response. Pancreatic Cancer starts in many ways. There are some good leaflets here but also on the Pancreatic Cancer UK site. They have excellent nurses if you want to give them a call.

    Squeaky