Re: pain in lower left quadrant
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 15 Nov 1999 19:44:48 -0600 (CST)
At Mon, 15 Nov 1999, Marcy wrote:
>
>Dear Dr.,
>
>During the last few months immediately prior to ( within 2 -3 days) and
>during the first 2-3 days of my period I have had a sharp, constant pain
>in my lower left side (at the level of my hipbone).
The hipbone area is a little high for ovarian problems but I'll keep
reading. :-)
>It can be very
>painful at times--enough to make me stop what I'm doing and try to lie
>down and relax to make it go away somewhat. I'm assuming that it has
>something to do with my cycle but am concerned as to what it could be.
>The first 2 times it occured, I mistakenly thought it was a UTI (I have
>severe reflux and have had many UTIs) but after cultures were done, it
>was NOT at UTI. I just had my annual pap smear which came back with the
>result "benign cellular changes". I'm due to go back for another pap in
>January as a follow up. Could this result be related to the pain I am
>having?
Nope.
>Should I call my GYN now instead of waiting for January?
If it causes you concern, share it with your doctor.
>Also,
>just a side note--I delivered a baby in Sept of 98 and it was a hard
>delivery which both the vacuum extractor and forceps had to be used.
>
>Thanks!
>
>--
>Marcy
>
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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