WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2008: Re: GYNECOLOGIC: So much pain!

Re: GYNECOLOGIC: So much pain!

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:04:15 -0500 (CDT)

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Anon

I would tend to agree with your doc. What you have described is a set up for post op adhesions which can cause your pain. Some of this will resolve, but endometriosis and adhesions found at surgery can lead to this. Stay on anti-inflammatory meds and keep in contact with your doc...Dr. von Almen

At Sat, 19 Jul 2008, anon wrote: >
>Ok, I had my left ovary removed 3 weeks ago. Today I went back to the
>doctor and I have increased pain and nausea, some yellowish discharge,
>pain in my bladder, no fever. My doctor did a pelvic exam and that was
>more painful than usual, but then they did an ultrasound. First, they
>did it on my abdomen and it was uncomfortable when the tech was pushing
>around, but then they did a vaginal one. This was the most painful
>ultrasound I have ever had. The tech kept asking me if I always have
>this much pain and seemed surprised when I said no. Any thoughts on
>what could be causing this? By the way, urine and blood work came back
>normal so the doctor thinks it's probably just inflammation from the
>surgery. He did say he doesn't know why I am having so much nausea. The
>surgery started out to remove endometriosis, but adhesions and
>endometriomas were found also. Thanks for any advice!

-- Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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