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kk69Z
kk69Z Member Posts: 167
edited June 2014 in IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)

Was diagnosed in 4/08 with IDC, lumpectomy and radiation. That is all behind me. Feeling great. Now 3 weeks ago I have been getting a "twinge" feeling in my pelvis. Kind of like when you are about to get your period. Its not a hurt and it isn't all day long. But since I had a hysterectomy (left ovaries in), I don't get anymore. Went for ultrasound and they called back today say I need to go for a C scan. I go for that 11/25. (so far away) Has anyone else ever had this? I hope and pray that it isn't related to my BC because my GYN said they do go hand in hand. Just really worried.

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  • flash
    flash Member Posts: 1,685
    edited November 2009

    Hugs,

    I hope all goes well.

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  • CrunchyPoodleMama
    CrunchyPoodleMama Member Posts: 1,220
    edited November 2009

    I'm not sure this is even possible, but can you ovulate after a hysterectomy? What you're describing sounds exactly like ovulation pangs. In any case, hopefully everything will turn out fine... it's good you're getting a scan though; better safe than sorry! Hugs to you!

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  • idaho
    idaho Member Posts: 1,187
    edited November 2009

    Are you taking tamoxifen?  That made my ovaries hurt off and on for quite awhile.   Tami

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  • kk69Z
    kk69Z Member Posts: 167
    edited November 2009

    Crunchy: That is what I thought. But my GYN explained that I wouldn't be.

    Idaho: Yes, I am on tamoxifen since 8/5/08. It is only my left one though. Hoping maybe that is a late side effect.The twinging isn't all the time. Like it first started for 2 weeks several times a day, then it stopped for about a week. Now last week its back, but today I haven't felt it.

    Thanks for your hugs. I got them all. And I'll keep you updated.

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  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 8,458
    edited November 2009

    I'm also getting ovarian twinges/pain on tamox. I know it's not ovulation since I'm about 7 years post-menopause.

    Leah

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  • scrapmom40
    scrapmom40 Member Posts: 165
    edited November 2009

    kk69Z - I just wanted to say good luck and keep us posted.  I hope it turns out to be nothing.

    BTW - I have been having twinges also.  I have not had my period since September 09 (so nothing in October and nothing so far in November).  Sometimes I feel like it is coming or that I am ovulating, but nothing.  I am also on Tamoxifen.  I have been on it since July 2008.  Starting to wonder if I am beginning menapause.  My hotflashes have kicked up in the last few months and now I am having night sweats.

     I hope everything is OK.  Good luck on the 25th.

    karen

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  • kk69Z
    kk69Z Member Posts: 167
    edited November 2009

    scrap: I am hoping it is the tamoxifen. I can even handle a cyst. You may be in the start of menopause. I'm 52. Had the hot flashes about 5-6 years ago. They lasted about 2 years. Not real bad. Then had to deal with them when I was put on tamoxifen. But that only last about 1 month. Good luck with yours.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2009

    I  had mild abdominal/pelvic discomfort after 6 months of tamox; mentioned it to different docs over a period of 10 months, but they brushed it aside since it was "inconsistent and non-specific". I ended up with severe abdominal pain--large ovarian mass found on CT scan---they were concerned about ovarian cancer--long story short---it turned out benign, but I ended up with a TAH/BSO (everything removed due to large ruptured ovarian cysts) and immediate surgical menopause. Perhaps it could've been caught sooner had I gotten the transvaginal ultrasound I had requested. (we'll never know for sure). So from personal experience, I would strongly recommend a yearly TVUS while on tamox to monitor both the uterine lining AND the ovaries. But I have to add, despite my own experience (which is unusual and NOT the norm with tamox), tamox is a very good preventative medication. (which I continued with another 3.5 years after my surgery).

    Anne

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