-ML Steadman
In a message dated 4/4/02 5:56:04 PM Central Standard Time, jrtlady@iaw.on.ca writes:
> 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
>