YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for February, 2002: Re: Lower Left Abdominal Pain and Confused...

Re: Lower Left Abdominal Pain and Confused...

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 14 Feb 2002 14:59:08 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 13 Feb 2002, Tiffany wrote: >
>Hi everyone. I'm 28 years old. I've always had regular periods every
>28 days no problem. My periods are STILL regular. But I've been having
>chronic pain near my left ovary for about 2 1/2 months now. The only
>time I get any relief from this pain is during my period. The pain is a
>dull ache that just never goes away. The pain is not strong enough to
>keep me from my normal schedule - but it's just annoying and kind of
>scary because I don't know what it is. I don't have any other symptoms.
>My bowl movements are regular. My urine is regular. I exercise almost
>every day. No fevers and NO nausia. No irregular bleeding. No loss of
>appetite. And the pain stays localized in that one specific area. I
>have been told by friends and family that its probably just a cyst and
>to not worry about it. But I do worry because I continue to be in pain.
>I have a scheduled gynocological appointment in 7 days. But I was just
>hoping someone could give me their opinion in the meantime. Thanks in
>advance for your response.

Usually this kind of pain is caused by Irritable Bowel Syndrome. This is not dangerous to you, but you should see your physician tos ee if that is what you are having and to get treatment therefore.

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R.Daniel Braun, MD  FACOG   FOG
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