Medical issues and Doctors stink...need good vibes guys

[maherwoman]

Thank you, trailsend...

There are good and bad things about this idea of having another cyst burst...

Good: that it was that, and is just something to keep an eye on (watch for fever in case of infection), and not something life-threatening.

Bad: having a second one burst now, means that it's for sure that it'll continue happening. This is horrible pain...actually worse to me than having my 10lb Em naturally (since the epidural didn't work...they tried three times, and finally just gave up, haha).

So, on the one hand, at least I didn't need to go into the emergency room...but at the same time, that pain is just so hard to handle. I resisted asking Danny to come home, but almost did earlier. I'm still in quite a bit of pain, but at least I can move around now. Can't stand for long...but at least I can get from one place to another...

I think if I were tested for pain resistance, they would find that I have too high an ability to cope with pain. I know that this is something I should probably be watched overnight for, or at least for a few hours, in a hospital...but I just don't wanna, and we don't have the money for that kind of thing, so here I am at home...waddling around, hehe!!

Anyway, lalena...I really know how you feel. Female pain and problems are so so painful...it's like the core part of your body is hurting, and it just hurts all over when that part of you hurts...

Hugs to you!! And to anyone else with these problems!!

 

[Bassetluv]

I've never had endometriosis, but have known one woman who did, and she would be in a great deal of pain. My heart goes out to anyone with this sort of condition.

As for pregnancies, I just wanted to add that when I became pregnant (unplanned), my only symptom was cramping pain in my side, down around the area of my appendix. It wasn't severe pain, but was off and on and uncomfortable. I knew it wasn't appendicitis, as I'd had that removed when I was 9. So off to the dr I went. He suspected pregnancy (I had no idea at the time that pain could be a symptom of early pregnancy) and ordered a pregnancy test. Long story short...test came back negative. He ordered another one. That one came back negative. He examined me again and ordered a 3rd test...and again, negative. So he told me I might have a tumor and sent me to see a specialist. That 'tumor' is now 25 years old and living in Toronto.

Oh, and I had an ovary removed when I was 9 (same time as the appendix). One of my ovaries wound up twisted, infection developed, and the drs had no idea what was wrong. So they performed emergency surgery and discovered the problem. Gotta say, the pain from that was excruciating. I can still remember having pain in my side and ignoring it (I was a kid...kids ignore pain, LOL), until one afternoon I was running down the sidewalk and all of a sudden it felt as though I'd been stabbed a thousand times over in the side. I probably came very close to passing out. That's when I finally told my parents, and was rushed to the drs office.

I just related my experience because I wanted to toss in some hope...there's a lot of things - including pregnancy - that can cause pain and problems besides ectopic pregnancy. So I'm crossing my fingers and sending you prayers, lalena.

(((HUGS))) to you, and to (((Rosie))) too...being in pain sucks...

 

[lalena2148]

First off, I'm sorry to Rosie for all you are going through. :hug:

I'm anxious to see the doctor tomorrow and was an emotional wreck yesterday. Why? Well, another one of my friends just got pregnant. This makes it...let me see...5 of my friends in the last few months? I'm happy for them, but after having my own health issues, it's hard to feel good, ya know? It's not a contest or anything, but the ones who just announced it didn't even want kids for the next 5 years or so. Not even interested. And those who are, like me, have issues. So, I kinda had a little crying time to my mom. And I know I shouldn't jump the gun; it may not be bad at all. Sigh. We'll just have to wait and see.

BTW, the reason I am up so early, as it is 7:20 am CST...I've been up since 3:30 am CST. :caffeineCouldn't sleep. I couldn't find a comfortable position to lie in on the bed. Pressure on my left abs hurt when I'm on my right side or my back. Fetal position hurts my back. ARRGH! :bangheadSo I'm going to try to get some sleep in a little while. I'm going to eat and drink something first and then maybe try to fall asleep while watching TV.

 

[NZminilops]

*waves too* I have endo as well, it sucks. I was pregnant last year and being pregnant made the pain ten times as worse, but I lost my baby and it's not been as painful since which has been a breather as I am sick of being in pain (that sounds horrible to say, but I don't mean it to sound like that).

I've had one operation to remove tissues and had a burst cyst a few years back, ruined my trip to Australia.

I REALLY hope you can get something sorted at the doctors, it's so painful .

 

[maherwoman]

Aww...lalena...I'm sorry you're having such a hard time, and in seeing your friends pregnant, when you want a baby so badly. That's just horrible.

I hope the dr can find some way to help you guys in this...

And thank you for the hugs (both lalena and bassetluv)...I just started feeling better yesterday (where I wasn't sitting with a heating pad all day), so it's nice to start feeling back to normal.

Hugs to you, and many wonderful wishes for the dr to find a way to help...

Rosie*

 

[mouse_chalk]

I'm really sorry you're havin such a rough time of it...

Good luck to you with your appointment tomorrow, I'll be thinking of you!

:hug:

 

[lalena2148]

Well, so far so good I guys. They gave me another urine test and it was negative for pregnancy. She felt around and said there's no tubular pregnancy either. I have a slightly swollen left ovary, so I'm going to have to go get an ultrasound next week. She said since it's not a tubular pregnancy I don't need it immediately. Other than that, I have a bad UTI. Not fun. But, not too bad either.

So basically, she said they're going to check out my left ovary via ultrasound. If everything there is sound, then it's just my endo. She said that my ovary could be bothering me because sometimes when it starts to actually ovulate after being on birth control for so long (6 years for me) that it starts to overwork, thus the pressure. But, she said the infection isn't helping my endo pain either. So I'm on antibiotics for the next 5 days and she prescribed me painkillers for when my endo is really bothering me. So, that's where it is right now. Just tried to call for an appointment for the ultrasound at the hospital and they're closed till Monday. Of course. But we'll see then.

But, it's definitely a relief! Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers!

 

[lalena2148]

Just got my appt. set up for Thurs. for my ultrasound. Nothing like that to brighten a Valentine's day!

Also, a warning: never take the drug Macrobid or it's generic It's AWFUL! I woke up this morning feeling like a stroke victim. The left side of my body is SO TINGLING and feels numb like novacaine is wearing off. And, I'm so itchy! I called my doc and they switched me to something else. And I took Benadryl so hopefully the reaction will wear off soon. IT's AWFUL STUFF! NEVER TAKE IT!:grumpy:

 

[tundrakatiebean]

lalena2148 wrote:

Just got my appt. set up for Thurs. for my ultrasound. Nothing like that to brighten a Valentine's day!

Also, a warning: never take the drug Macrobid or it's generic It's AWFUL! I woke up this morning feeling like a stroke victim. The left side of my body is SO TINGLING and feels numb like novacaine is wearing off. And, I'm so itchy! I called my doc and they switched me to something else. And I took Benadryl so hopefully the reaction will wear off soon. IT's AWFUL STUFF! NEVER TAKE IT!:grumpy:

That happened to me when I took sulfa, if you go to a doctor they can give you a shot to cut the reaction almost immediatly. It will help a lot

:hug:fell better!

 

[maherwoman]

Certainly good that it's not a tubular pregnancy...boy, that's a load off, eh?

Good that it was a bladder infection in part...as it's quite easy to treat with the antibiotics...

And I hope to hear good results from the ultrasound, too!

:hug:

 

[lalena2148]

Well, I just got the call from the doctor regarding the ultrasound. Seems that I have several small cysts on my ovary that is conclusive with PCOD (Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease). Usually they put you on birth control to control it or use surgery to treat it. However, since I want to become pregnant (hopefully) in the not-so-distant future we're just going to monitor it.

From looking at stuff online today, I believe the best thing I can do for myself in the homeopathic sense is lose weight. I would really like to lose 30lbs. My endo has gotten worse as I've gained weight since college. So, my goal is, lose 30lbs and get tone and lean. I'm not going to let this get me down.

 

[maherwoman]

Wow...I've not heard of PCOD...but it's probably something I should look into...

So, it sounds like this diagnosis is good news, of sorts...

How are you feeling?

 

[lalena2148]

maherwoman wrote:

Wow...I've not heard of PCOD...but it's probably something I should look into...

So, it sounds like this diagnosis is good news, of sorts...

How are you feeling?

Yeah, about 7 years ago, my old doc thought I had PCOD but when they did the ultrasound, they didn't find any cysts. Most likely because mine ruptured.

I guess this diagnosis isn't too bad. However, PCOD also causes infertility, which is something I've already taken into consideration with endo, but it's just one more thing, ya know?

I'm actually feeling kinda crappy. :?I have a flu bug that's pretty bad. Almost went to the ER on Sat. night because my fever was about 103 and my normal temp is around 97.6. I'm happy to say that my fever is on the lower end but I still feel bleh. As for pelvic pain, it's much better. Still kinda tender on the one side, but definitely tolerable!

 

[maherwoman]

Aww...I hope things work out for you to have your little one(s)...I really do...

I'm glad the pelvic pain has lessened, though. It's so hard when you have that kind of pain...it just can be so incapacitating...

I hope you feel better soon!

I'm sure the furkids will give you lots of loveys to help you on your way!!

:inlove: