Re: Ovarian Mass
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 14 Jan 2002 20:12:44 -0600 (CST)
Your symptoms are similar to those one might have with gall bladder
obstruction. Ask your primary care about this, blood tests could help
make a diagnosis. An US of teh liver and gall bladder would help too.
At Mon, 14 Jan 2002, Michelle wrote:
>
>I am 30 years old and was diagnosed with Endometriosis in 1996. At that
>time I had my appendix along with my left ovary and fallopian tube
>removed. They removed a grapefruit size cyst and attempted to remove
>all other endo and scar tissue.
>
>This past December I ended up in the ER with a kindey stone. At that
>time a CAT scan was done. They informed me I now have a solid mass
>2.5"x2.5" on my remaining ovary. I have been to see a gyno who agreed
>that a total hysterectomy would be acceptable at this point. It is what
>I want. I have resolved with the fact that a biological child is not in
>my future and just want to be pain free. This gyno has now decided that
>she would rather I see a Gyno-Onc. I am ok with this other than the
>fact that I am having a hard time getting into one. I live in the
>Kansas City area and only have one of them on my provider list for my
>insurance. I am trying to be patient.
>
>I have had intermittent pelvic pain for some time, but now I have some
>very strange symptoms as well. I am itching constantly. I have no
>visible rash other than some slight hives on my arms. I have not
>changed soaps recently so I don't think I am allergic to anything. My
>face frequently seems hot and sometimes my eyes feel pasty and swollen.
>I am wondering if this could have anything to do with this mass. I am
>also having very annoying intestinal problems which are becoming more
>frequent. I have cramping and diahrrea on nearly a daily basis. I
>would appreciate any thought at all on this.
>
>--
>Thanks,
>Michelle in MO
>
--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
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