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Re: Exercise induced pain

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 27 Jul 2002 12:45:15 -0500 (CDT)


At Fri, 26 Jul 2002, Gemma wrote: >
>Hi, I have just returned from my GP feeling altogether confused and a
>little worried. He simply said he had no idea what was wrong with me.
>
>I am a 17 year old heptathlete and when I train at certain times in the
>month (usually just over a week before period) I get extreme cramping/
>spasmodic pain in my lower abdomen. I have had this before but in the
>last few months it has been very bad. I run for about 10 minutes and as
>soon as I stop I have to endure 5 minutes of agony, before it disappears
>completely. (I get the same sort of pain after orgasm around this time
>too...) I have a big competition (the nationals) soon and I'm too afraid
>to train! I can't bare that sort of pain, which incidentally is not even
>touched by the painkillers that normally help. See I have bad enough
>cramps as it is when I do start my period, let alone at any other time
>and I'm at a loss as to what it is and what to do... any information
>will be much appreciated. Thanks

perhaps a visit to your gyn is in order -- may be an ovarian cyst

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

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

**this is for general educational purposes only and does not supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician** ***private e-mails WILL NOT be answered***




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