Re: Chronic appendicitis in Ohio
From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 21 Dec 2000 18:48:02 -0600 (CST)
Hi Beth,
Sounds like all the tests that were done probably ruled out
Appendicitis. With the painful periods you describe, the timing of the
pain, etc., it is possible that maybe you have Endometriosis. I know
you said you had a lap (which BTW will allow the Dr. to look at the
appendix), but if the surgeon is not experienced in finding all of the
different appearances (colors) of Endo, it can be missed. Implants can
be small enough to not be seen, but enough to cause pain.
If you search around, you might find a surgeon willing to do the
appendectomy, but if it really isn't in your best interests (I'm not
saying this is definitely the case for you, so please, do not
misunderstand), it is a true disservice to you. There are surgeons out
there, unfortunately, that will operate on you for anything, but it
isn't the best thing to do.
I had an appendectomy when I was 9 (had it done the old fashioned
way...large incision..they now do appendectomies laparoscopically), and
it was very difficult for me to get over, even being a child (I did
develop Peritonitis).
What makes you think it could be your appendix? I would suggest talking
to your Dr. and asking him/her exactly why s/he won't do the
appendectomy.
Feel better.
--
Robin
At Thu, 21 Dec 2000, Beth wrote:
>
>>From all the information I can gather, I may have a chronic App. which
>could be cleared up my an appendectomy. It is very difficult to find
>doctors that will treat intermittant chronic rt side lower quad pain in
>this way. Many wish to just sractch their head and pacify me in some
>way and quickly get me out their door. I realize that this is a
>controversial treatment for intermittant rt side lower quad pain - but I
>am really at my wits end and the pain does nothing but get worse.
>a little history - I've had the pain about 2 years - 1.5 very bad pain.
>I had a neg. lap. in Oct 99 - no endo, no adhesions, no infection. The
>doctors describe the pictures as a beautiful pelvis. 2 MRI's , 2 CT
>scans all show me healthy.
>The pain is worse in my luteal phase. About 8 times more or less a day.
>about 20 min. long. Most of the tiime it is the worst pain ever.
>Sometimes it's just enough to make me walk around like quasi moto (sp?)
>and then it subsides, then no pain until the next episode. During my
>period I may have only one episode a day or none. Then after my period
>I am in no pain until the 14 & 15 day and that is the worst time for me.
>I've tried going on the pill 3 times, but by the second day I am back in
>pain. So I quit and have breakthrough bleeding ( but no pain ).
>This pain puts me on the floor screaming. I really think it's high time
>to try an appendectomy. But WHO can I get to do it?
>Thank you,
>Beth
--
~Robin~
I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.
![[ Women's Health Forum ]](http://www.obgyn.net/images_women/wh-forum.gif)