WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2000: Re: Abdominal/pelvic pain

Re: Abdominal/pelvic pain

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 16 Aug 2000 22:11:14 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 16 Aug 2000, Betty wrote: >
>To whom it may concern:
>I have been getting a pain for almost 2 years now. Its the exact same
>routine each month. It begins with me cycle and continues for two
>weeks.

Are you saying it begins with your period and goes for another two weeks, or it starts during the middle and ends with your period? Just trying to understand for sure.

>It feels like someone is jabbing a pencil into my pelvic area.
>(always on my right side) It is often accompanied by loose stools, my
>period and gas.

Have you seen a GI Specialist for this? Could be IBS, could be prostaglandins that are released. But maybe talk with your GYN about seeing a GI if you haven't done that already.

>I have had ultrasounds and a laposcopy done. I am told
>I have a 2cm fibroid in the back of my uterus, an ovarian cyst and both
>of by Fallopian tubes are swollen and coagulated. I still have doubts
>that, thats the cuase of my pain.

The fibroid is almost an inch (2.54cm=1 inch). As for an Ovarian cyst, some are not abnormal. Although, when they can cause pain during ovulation when the egg is released. I'm not a Dr., but I would think the swelling of the tubes could theoretically cause pain, but I don't know, so don't go by me. What does your Dr. say? When they did the laparoscopy did they mention adhesions? Although, surgery can cause adhesions, so maybe that is something you are now dealing with, that you might not have been dealing with before.

>With my symptoms given is their any other possibility. My doctor says I
>need to have it all removed and take hormone pills. I am still young
>and fear this.

What are his reasons for wanting to take it all out? I was just handed this option yesterday, but after talking with others, and talking with my OBGYN, I've decided this is not the option for me right now. I too am young (33, almost 34, but I sometimes feel 90!), and there are many things that I have considered in making my decision. It isn't an easy decision, and until you are ready, it isn't one to make until you are completely sure.

>
>He has also suggested to rule out any other possibilities to have an IVP
>and barivary enamia air contrast???? test?

I know of many that have had Barium Enema's done. This will show if there are any abnormalities with your bowels. The IVP will show if there are any abnormalities with your Urinary Tract. Some go through a Colonoscopy for the Colon, which is what I have had done in the past (not for the Endometriosis that I have, but due to strong family history of Colon CA...so doing a BE was not something that they needed). >
>Thanks so much for any advices given.

I'm not a Dr., but I do hope that this has helped until one of the Docs can answer.

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Robin

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