Doctor Said I Just Needed a Laxative, Then One Test Changed Everything
Summary
A 32-year-old runner describes developing fatigue, a pelvic lump, bloating, vomiting, and abdominal pain after completing an ultramarathon in March 2026. After doctors initially suggested constipation, she requested blood tests and a CT scan in the emergency room; the scan revealed an approximately 10-centimeter mass on her left ovary, and doctors said she needed a referral to a surgical gynecologist.Key Facts
- She says she ran 15 to 20 miles each week and also worked out at a gym.
- She completed an ultramarathon in March 2026 and began experiencing severe fatigue by May.
- In July, she noticed a lump protruding from the lower left side of her pelvic area.
- A doctor told her the lump was likely related to her colon and suggested taking a laxative.
- Her symptoms later worsened to include bloating, vomiting, inability to keep food down, abdominal pain, brain fog, and dizziness.
- She went to the emergency room the day before the annual 5K race she organizes for suicide awareness and prevention.
- Blood tests showed an elevated CA 125 level, a measurement of a cancer-associated antigen.
- A CT scan found a mass of about 10 centimeters on her left ovary.
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