WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2001: Re: Lower left pain

Re: Lower left pain

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Sep 2001 18:10:04 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 28 Sep 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I am 30 years old an I have been diagnosed with a fibroid tumor in my
>uterus, a large cyst on my right ovary (the size is "i think" the Dr.
>said 4 with 5 being high risk)and a complex cyst on my left ovary which
>has a hard mass in it (what it is=unknown). I am currently waiting for
>another ultra sound to be performed (the Dr. wants more detail). When
>I explained my symptoms to the Dr. she thought it might be more than
>just what has been diagnosed. she thought my colon may be playing a
>role in some of my pain. I have been experiencing LLQ pain. it started
>eight months ago and has only been getting worse. I first went to the
>Dr. because I was experiencing spotting, dizziness, fatique, and a
>feeling of low blood sugar. I was diagnosed with anemia and the latter
>listed. But my LLQ has been getting worse. the pain has gotten so that
>I cannot exercise anymore. In addition, after I have been on my feet
>for awhile my lower stomach enlarges. during extreme conditions my left
>side is bigger than my right. I also have a tremendous amount of
>pressure and tenderness in the LLQ (at time it can feel a burning
>sensation and sharp pain). Extreme air has also been a problem. At
>times I can go for days without ever having a bow movementor it will be
>the extream opposite. The doctor suggested this could be pulype.
>thanks for your help
>
>--
>Is anyone familiar with my symptoms? I am less worried about my colon and
>more worried about my ovary (because I want to have children).
>Either way, I want this pain to stop. Should I pushed the issue
>for colonoscopy or should I wait for my current situation to get under control?
>Do my symptoms fit with my female problems or does it sound like the colon?
..I want my old life back. These symptoms are controlling the >activity level and I am scared to eat (because it make it worse).
>
>Thanks Cyrena

your symptoms certainly could be related to the ovarian cysts, and the complex one on the left deserves further evaluation, perhaps even a laparoscopy if it is still present after teh next ultraosund >

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

author, Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide available in all major bookstores and on-line at amazon.com

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