WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2001: Re: 11 year pelvic pain

Re: 11 year pelvic pain

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 2 Mar 2001 15:42:22 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 2 Mar 2001, Teresa wrote: >
>I have had pelvic pain for 11 years now.
>Area of pain: Lower back, deep abdominal, hips, and legs.
>I am always in some degree of discomfort to pain. Pain worsens leading
>up to period. I have always had very painful periods - it gets to the
>point where I can hardly walk. I can dose myself up with dihydrocodeine
>(prescribed by doctor), paracetamol, and ibuprofen but still be in a lot
>of pain. Heat does not help much. Aromatherapy is also tried. For the
>past 4-5 years my periods have been irregular. They used to be heavy
>for a full seven days but now are heavy for two days then very light for
>next 3-4.
>It is not only at the time of my period that pain gets that bad. Also
>if I go for too long a walk or too often, for example on holiday or
>shopping.
>Other activities that can cause problems are: Standing or sitting for
>long periods, lying flat on back or stomach, stretching or bending, and
>pain during or after intercourse.
>A laparoscopy 9-10 years ago diagnosed PID - blocked tubes, adhesions
>and possible infertility. A second laparoscopy 4 years ago showed
>slight blockage at ends of tubes, some redness and no adhesions
>(although, I did read the note given to me to give to my doctor and it
>said adhesions and D&C!)
>Recent ultrasound and bowel exam prove to be normal.
>CAN ANYONE PLEASE HELP IN ANY WAY?!!!

could be adhesiona, sounds alot like endometriosis -- you need to talk to your doc. Possible treatments include use of Lupron (if it is endo) or another laparoscopy.

-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG South Lake Tahoe, CA

author, Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide

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