Re: Looking for answers - very long post
From: Marcia (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Mar 12 12:58:24 2001
Hi Kathy:
I have never had the cystoscopy, so can't say about that. I have had
two laparoscopies, but never were they called "open." I'm not sure what
your doc means. Is he going through your belly button? A laparotomy is
when they make a bigger incision in the wall of your stomach, so that is
open. If it is, indeed a regular lap, your recovery time would be about
a week or so...perhaps they are keeping you in the hospital overnight
because you are having two procedures.
I hope they find the cause of your pain...part of it does sound like
endo..the pain you have with intercourse, the pain in both ovaries
radiating down your legs...and it is possible to have endo on the
bladder as well, causing problems...I had a test for interstitial
cystitis, because they said it mimicks endo on the bladder...but it was
negative for me....I'm sorry you had so much trouble the first time of
surgery with your cyst....but glad you've been event-free and blessed
with a child in between.
When my endo first started causing me pain, I too, would have just
intermitten pain in the ovary area, but would pass, but then it returned
for about 7 weeks straight until I was diagnosed by lap 5 years ago...so
mine was nonstop too...so I know how you feel.
I wish you the best of luck on your surgery tomorrow, and hope they find
resolution for you...And hope for pain-free wishes soon for you.
--
Marcia
At Mon, 12 Mar 2001, Kathy wrote:
>
>I've been reading these posts on this forum for the last couple of
>weeks. I would first of all like to say that this forum has been a
>great source of information and comfort for me.
>
>I am 28 years old and have had a sudden onset of pelvic pain over the
>last two months. This started with what I thought was a bladder
>infection. I have what feels more like irritation and pressure on my
>bladder. I did not have any of the other symptoms of blood in my urine
>or any burning. It turned out that I did not show any infection and was
>then sent to my OBGYN.
>
>I saw the nurse practioner at the OBGYN's office, who could not find
>anything and was sent back to my PCP once more. He did a sonogram which
>found a small amount of fluid near my right ovary, but everything else
>looked normal. He then sent me to a urologist, who was unable to find
>anything either. It was then decided that I needed a joint laprascopy
>and cystoscopy to take a closer look.
>
>Around this time, the other symptoms started. It started after I had
>somewhat painful intercourse with my husband. The following day I
>started having pain around both ovaries that shot down my legs as I
>walked. Since then this pain has remained with me, although, sometimes
>it is just a dull ache. I've also suffered from extreme fatigue, some
>nausea and lower back pain.
>
>I've also noticed that during my last menstrual cycle, my cramps were
>not normal. Instead of having the regular cramping in the middle, I
>suffered from the pain on both sides. Does anyone know what to make of
>that??
>
>My history includes a very large cyst on my right ovary in 91. They
>tried to go in with a laprascopy to view the cyst and nicked an artery
>on my bowel wall. They then had to open me up and repair the artery and
>remove the cyst. Six weeks later I was back in with severe pain from a
>bowel obstruction. I had 5 feet of my intestines removed and had a
>resecction performed. I have had no problmes since that time. I had no
>problems getting pregnant and delivering my daughter in 95. My periods
>have been normal for the most part. Occasionally, my cramps have been
>bad, but never enough to put me to bed. I have been on Ortho Tri Cyclen
>for the last 4 years and other than migraines every cycle, I have had no
>problems with that. My periods are still somewhat heavy and still last
>7 days on the pill. I did notice that the last few months, I have been
>getting more leg cramps along with my menstrual cramps.
>
>I am scheduled for the cystoscopy (to view my bladder), and an "open
>laprascopy" tomorrow. They are looking for either endo, IC or adhesions
>from my past surgeries. The doctor is concerned with my history and
>does not feel like he can do the laprascopy blindly. Has anyone had any
>experience with this and how it differs in recovery time, etc? He said I
>will have to spend the night in the hospital, but will still be able to
>return to work in a few days.
>
>I'm sorry for going on so much. Any feedback would be greatly
>appreciated!
>
>Thanks!!
>
>--
>Kathy
>
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