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Re: PCOS..Can it cause severe Pelvic & Corresponding Pain in Lower Back?
From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 31 Jul 2000 09:18:26 -0500 (CDT)
PCOS by itself should not cause pelvic or back pain. There can be
associated conditions, such as endometriosis or fibroids, that can cause
pain. It is often that we forget that other conditions can exist with a
particular diagnosis. Certainly, the US will give more info as to what
is going on.
At Mon, 31 Jul 2000, Shocandle wrote:
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>Hi, I am looking for some info. I just found out last week from my
>Ob-Gyn that all of my tests come up consistent with PCOS. My Dr. is a
>brand new one, and I still have to schedule an ultrasound. I have had a
>4 year history of problems with cysts, one D and C, and removal of a
>grapefruit sized cyst. I called him the other day to find out about
>possible other symptoms. He doesn't believe that PCOS can cause Pelvic
>pain. I have not been working because of this pain since December, and
>I have corresponding pain on the same side as this in my lower back. I
>found a post where many women had complained of having severe pelvic
>pain associated with PCOS. I found out that there is nothing wrong with
>my back, they say it might be a soft tissue injury. Well, this has been
>going on since last fall. I don't see why cysts can't cause pain, when
>I used to get periods (I haven't had once since May), my back and side
>would hurt so bad, I couldn't even get out of bed. Please, Can anyone
>direct me to any kind of info that I can maybe show my Dr. if it is
>possible for this disease to cause pain. Thank you
>
>--
>Shocandle
>
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J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.
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