I also am new to posting. I am 23 and had a c-section in '97. The incision didn't heal right so had it reopened to close from inside out, took about 3 months. That's when I started having cramping on my left pelvic area along with back pain. I had a lap done in '98 and was diagnosed with mild pelvic adhesion disease. Couple months after that I started with the same cramping and pain during intercourse. What I can relate to what your going through is how the pain affects me. It's not all day long, some days are bad, and can actually go a week pain free. The only time I had blood in my urine was about a 1/2 a year ago. The times your pain isn't bad are the times you should be doing all you can. I have learned to take advantage of my good days. I wish you luck in what you are going through. You will find someone in the same situation.
Blessings to you, Shanna
At Thu, 4 Apr 2002, Jen wrote:
>
>Hi Everyone,
>
>I'll start by giving my history and I'll try to keep it brief.
>
>In 1980, I had an ovarian cyst removed. (I was only 13)
>20 years later (march 2000) I became suddenly ill. I ended up having
>surgery in which they discovered my right ovary had adhered to something
>and a fallopian tube had wrapped around my bowel and caused an
>obstruction.
>Everything was fine until October 2001 when I thought I had a bladder
>infection.
>I went to the dr with complaints of pain in my lower pelvic area and
>sure enough there was blood in my urine. The urine cultures however
>came back negative for bacteria. I was treated with anti biotics
>though. The uncomftorableness persisted so he gave me another anit
>biotic and then in December at my request, I had a pelvic ultrasound
>done. It too was negative.
>Now it is April and for the last couple of months or so, I have been
>experiencing pain in the area of my right ovary as well as that achy or
>crampy feeling in my lower pelvic area. The pain isn't excruciating and
>isn't there all day. It just makes me a little uncomftorable and alot
>scared.
>Well, I went back to the dr's today and sure enough, blood in my urine.
>I am going Monday for an IVP.
>I suggested the possibility of adhesions to my dr. He said if it was
>adhesions iit would be more of a crampy pain. This is how I would
>describe the lower pelvic pain I am experiencing.
>Anyway, Hope that wasn't too long winded. I think I'm looking for
>reassurance at this point to be honest.
>Hopefully, the IVP will be negative too.
>Thanks to everyone for listening. It's so good to know this message
>board is here.
>Sincerely,
>Jen