Just had my pre op assessment at hospital , the nurse wasn’t very experienced and didn’t explain things very clearly . My notes didn’t include having pre op drink bottles but she checked with her supervisor and came back and says I would need them . I...
A year ago I had a full hysterectomy then 4rounds of chemo,then 25 rounds of radiotherapy, finished radiotherapy in November but I can hear and feel my heart pounding pains in legs and get very tired anyone else with same experience after treatment
So here I am - started immunotherapy and chemo on monday 24 feb this week - got through 5 hours and 2 hours later got hit with cramps , diarrhea and nausea!! Nurses gave me meds to help but today Thursday still very wobbly. Monday and Tuesday night...
Hi, waiting for my results of my polypectomy is killing me. Does anyone else obsessively check the post? I was told whatever the result i would get a letter. It will be 3 weeks on Friday, according to my notes they where sent off for urgent histology...
It's 2 weeks tomorrow since I had my biopsy. I just want the results, my anxiety is through the roof.
Hi everyone, I am 7 weeks post total hysterectomy and all has healed well. However, last week the post-operative bleeding/spotting stopped but a new symptom appeared-the vulva is sore, irritated and feels like a burning sensation. At my six week check...
Had a hysteroscopy 11 days ago where I am waiting for biopsy results as my endometrium lining was 'not normal' and I have been having bleeding on/off for ages (initially put down to HRT). I am still bleeding, not really heavy, but bright red blood when...
Morning everyone Well had a great week felt so well still do overall but my back ache has increased so much so I took a codeine, also bloated and slightly constipated so back on the poop juice as I call it anyone else had this ? I think I may have...
Hi Everyone, i had my total hysterectomy done on 31st January, after some slight bleeding that stopped for almost a week, i have for the last 2 weeks had a constant (very light) amount of discharge - sometimes pink, sometimes a darker colour. Its not...
It's been a week since I had my biopsy and the mirena coil fitted. I am fed up with the heavy bleeding and serious discomfort. I have a chronic pain condition so I'm not shy when it comes to pain thresholds but I'm struggling. Is this normal and expected...
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