Hi there.
I am 19 years old and having symptoms that I'm not getting answers for.
In February I went to the doctor because of pain I was having in my legs. I first thought it's my calf muscles or achilles tendon, but the top of my foot hurt too when I ran/jogged. It was (and still is) difficult to describe the pain. It now feels like the pain radiates from my thighs all the way down to my feet. When I'm sitting it's ok, but it's bad when I walk up stairs, uphill, run or walk for a long time. The doctor couldn't fnd anything wrong even after some blood tests and it wasn't a lack in magnesium either. So, he said I should wait and see what happens. A few weeks later I went back. I had still had the leg pain, but back pain, extreme tiredness, shortness of breath and urinary frequncy as well. My abdomen is bloated and I have abdominal pain, but only when I press on it. I have gained weight over the last year, espicially in the abdominal area. I first thought it's normal weight gain, because as a 1st year student I was maybe not eating as healthily as I used to during school. But now, I eat healthy and do regular exercise. I have always been very sporty, so it is strange for me to be out of breath so quickly and not to be able to exercise the way I used to. The doctor checked for hypothyroidism and I had an ultrasound done of the abdominal area (not ovaries). After no answers at the doctor, I googled my symptoms and the same thing came up every time: ovarian cancer. I was shocked when I read that! I know I'm still very young and it's probably not ovarian cancer, but I don't know what else it could be and I'm starting to worry. Also, I'm turing 20 this year and still don't have a regualr period. I had it for the first time in January after 3 months, then a month later in February and not again since then. I had it checked up last year and no problems were found. I know something is wrong with my body, but have no idea what. The problem is, I'm currently working as an aupair in Germany and don't have the best insurance. Should I see a gynaecologist to check for ovarian cancer, or am I over-reacting? I kinda mentioned my worries at the last doctor's appointment, but he didn't say much to it and probably thought I'm talking rubbish. I haven't spoken to anyone else about my worries, because firstly I don't want my family at home to worry about me and secondly I can't really believe myself it's cancer and it sounds silly when I say it. But, the pain is bothering me and I don't feel healthy. I don't want to wait until October when I get home to only then have it checked out.
So, someone please tell me, could it be ovarian cancer? I can't stop thinking about it and I'm very scared.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and I look forward to getting answers.
Keep well!