YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for January, 2002: Re: lower abdominal pains cc

Re: lower abdominal pains cc

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 26 Jan 2002 12:41:55 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 26 Jan 2002, Bynog, wrote: >
>the pains occur unexpectedly 2-3 times a month in the center of my abdomen
>just below by navel and above my pubic hair line. it is a really sharp
>stabbing pain that lasts up to 30mins. sometimes i feel a sharp pain during
>deep penetration. the pains are so intense i can't move. to put any
>tension on my abs at all makes it worse. my doctor can't find anything
>wrong, though. i need answers, because i don't understand what causes it.
>i have no infections, urinary problems, not pregnant, not on my period, but
>i often go a week to a week and a half without a bowel movement. i also
>experience lower back pains, but at different times than my abdominal pains.

a week and a half without a bowel movement is NOT normal. I suggest a visit to a gastroenterologist. If nothing is found on GI evaluation, your doctor may want to do a laparoscopy to look for things like adhesions or endometriosis

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"

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