Ostrich Alert

[Leadinglights]

That’s interesting (and I imagine fairly scary !). I didn’t realise cysts could grow that fast.
Was your pain that high up too ?

As remember it was quite high and they originally thought it was fibroids but the ultrasound revealed the cyst which turned out to be precancerous so I had a hysterectomy at age 32, so 2 ops a week apart.

 

[Limet]

As remember it was quite high and they originally thought it was fibroids but the ultrasound revealed the cyst which turned out to be precancerous so I had a hysterectomy at age 32, so 2 ops a week apart.

Oh my goodness you poor thing. That must have been a terrible shock. But obviously very glad they found it when they did for you.

 

[eggyg]

Hi @Limet sorry you have to be here.
Re pancreatitis, I had the acute version and the pain was debilitating, scream out loud pain, rushed to A&E pain. It was caused by gallstones and the offending organ was removed toute suite. The pain was like the worst case of heartburn ever and it was in my back but higher up to what you experienced and I really wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. After many years I had most of my pancreas removed as I had developed a cyst ( it’s a very long story which I won’t go into now), that pain was more subdued, still uncomfortable and enough to know it was my pancreas and visit my GP. This pain manifested itself in my shoulders as well as my back, stomach and chest. It’s a strange organ and difficult to see even with an MRI or CT scan. Definitely go to see your GP, they will rule out everything else first, including ovarian problems, as it’s easier than going straight to expensive ultrasound endoscopies et al. In tne meantime try and alter your diet, I found oily food and seedy stuff, like some bread was a killer, eat little and often and see if that helps. Good luck. Elaine.

 

[Limet]

@eggyg, gosh you’ve been through the mill too.
Was it the pancreas removal which caused the T3c diagnosis ?

I’m certain it’s not an acute problem but looking at a chronic diagnosis it says that’s mainly middle aged male drinkers…neither of which apply in my case !

I was feeling a bit brighter this morning but feeling nauseous right now and taking lots of painkillers to stop the back pain. Will give it one more day and then ring the Drs I think.

 

[Leadinglights]

@eggyg, gosh you’ve been through the mill too.
Was it the pancreas removal which caused the T3c diagnosis ?

I’m certain it’s not an acute problem but looking at a chronic diagnosis it says that’s mainly middle aged male drinkers…neither of which apply in my case !

I was feeling a bit brighter this morning but feeling nauseous right now and taking lots of painkillers to stop the back pain. Will give it one more day and then ring the Drs I think.

Some pain killers can cause nausea, check the product info for potential side effects.

 

[Limet]

Just thought I’d give a quick update. The pain in my back was getting worse and was also feeling increasingly rubbish and nauseous. So much so I had to come home from work yesterday. I never do that !!
I managed to get a same day appointment today (really lucky with my Dr’s surgery). He felt my back and one spot he prodded had me on the ceiling. So I’ve been put on the 2 week pathway for a CT scan and hopefully will hear about that very soon. This is where being an ostrich actually comes in handy…
But he can’t work out how the nausea, bloating and pains in my side and front are related so is going to take me off the slow release Metaformin and try something else (as yet unknown)
Really hoping I might get some answers soon and start to feel human (well as human as I get anyway) again.

 

[rebrascora]

Really pleased to hear that you are getting a scan and hopefully that will indicate the problem and I really hope that resting at home will relieve the pain and discomfort a bit in the mean time and that stopping the Metformin gives you some relief. Let us know how you get on with the CT scan. Did the doctor check your BG levels whilst you were there and/or check your blood or urine for ketones?