Re: ovarian cyst pain solutions?
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 22 May 2003 21:21:07 -0500 (CDT)
Sorry, but very often it is difficult to get rid of endo.
At Thu, 22 May 2003, falco wrote:
>
>Have had a functional or, questionably possibly a complex ovarian cyst
>for 4 1/2 months. Original size, 5 cm now <2 cm. Biopsy
>negative, blood clot/endometriosis removed and I initially felt lots
>better after the laparoscopy.
>Now pain continues throughout much of my cycle, at times severe, and
>often moderate or mild, but unrelenting. It is happening at a much
>lower degree of severity
>but still taking pain killers and it is disrupting my life and making me
>very
>tired.
>Talked w/ doc re. taking progesterone to speed resolution; not an option
>for me because of depression from bc pills.
>
>What can I expect in terms of duration -
>
>it seems I've had an extraordinarily
>tough time and everyone seems surprised I'm still in this much pain.
>What
>is normal?
>It's a little alarming when everyone says I should no longer be in pain.
>Makes me think there's something still for me to worry about on this.
>
>Could there be something else causing the ovary pain?
>
>It seems to me the pain is still in the same spot it's always been.
>
>Is there anything I can do for the pain besides medication?
>
>--
>falco
>
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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Director Obgyn.net Latina
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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