Had my ultrasound today...

Hi sisters,
I had my ultrasound and my doc said the preliminary results looked good. WHAT??? He, for the first time, eluded to the fact that I'm making this out to be something more than it is. I was shocked and hurt. I said I have had five babies, have been having internal exams for 20 yrs., etc. and I have never had pain like I've had recently. I never had a discharge before my hyst. and sex was never painful either. And the bleeding? Why have I bled for two days after he did my recent exams? I'm actually bleeding a bit now after the internal u/s, which wasn't too painful at all. My doc said he is going to talk to some of his colleagues about me and I see him again on May 8th. He made me feel like some kind of medical freak. Up until today, he has been so patient and kind. I'm thinking of seeing my family doc and getting his opinion? Maybe I have adhesions? Would that show up on an ultrasound? I don't know, I have so many things running through my head, I'm dizzy. Even though my doc doesn't think I have granulation tissue, maybe it is? Should I ask him to do a lap. and see what's going on? Do I want a lap.? Not really...Sorry for the long, confusing post but I need some advice and support, sisters. HELP!
MB5
TAH 8-16-00

HI there, I have always made it my practice to discuss anything that was concerning me regarding my specialists with my family doc.........although he can't contradict them he can sometimes help me understand why they say and do the things they do.......or suggest another approach

If you think it would make you feel better to consult with your family dr I see no reason why you shouldn't........sorry to hear that the dr isn't being more aggressive in his approach but maybe there's a reason......I would ask!!!

MB5,
I think it would be a good idea to consult with your Primary care Doc too or even get a second opinion from another Gyn. I've been there many times as has many here. It seems if there isnt clear cut answers for our pain the Docs insinuate its in our head. With my 1st Gyn, the one who preformed the Hyst, it took 6 weeks of me complaining, moaning and groaning over that terriible pain in my right side before he did the US. After the Lap when the pains persisted he finally just threw up his hands and said there was nothing else he could do for me. I wound up in the ER 6 WEEKS later with severe pain and vomiting and thats when they found the obstructions in my bowels and intestines and did surgery the next morning. I thought for sure they finally had fixed the pain. Well after several weeks of what I assumed was healing pains I figured out that it was the same pain from before. That Surgeon said after several follow up visits that there was nothing else she could do. I have seen a few Surgeons, some specialists and just regular Docs and here I sit 15 months later with pain that has been increasing I know I need to get moving and find some answers. We know when something is not right with our bodies despite all the 'NORMAL' tests results!! I'm sorry this got so long I just wanted to share the experiences with my Docs
I'm not sure about the Lap but I would demand what course of action he is going to take next to find out what is causing this. Big {{hugs}} to you, I know how frustrating this can be when all you want is to just feel better and get on with life Please keep us posted!

Sheri,
Thanks for your kind words. I think I just might call my family doc. I could probably get in to see him tomorrow or Friday. I have a few questions for you...when you had your US did it show anything? Did your Lap find anything? I don't know what my doc will want to do next. I am afraid of having a Lap w/o a diagnosis, but I know that may be the only way to find my problem. I certainly do not want to end up in the ER like you did. That must have been scary! Well, all I can do is keep on plugging away, but I have to say, this is getting very frustrating and depressing.
MB5
TAH 8-16-00

I had your frustration just two and a half weeks ago when I posted the same as you, the ultrasound
I had showed nothing....no reason why I'm having pain and discomfort and recurrent swelly belly.
I refuse to let myself think I'm crazy. Afterall, I tolerated ten years of endo, to the point where it
reached stage IV and I had endo cysts on my ovaries the size of grapefruits! So when I complain
about pain, I mean it is HURTING!!!!

An ultrasound will not show scar tissue or adhesions. Furthermore, a lot could be missed with an U/S.
I think that if you feel something is not right, you know your body more than anyone else. Don't let a
doctor make you feel stupid, guilty, or crazy. :hair: That's absolutely unacceptable.

I would press further, and if this doctor doesn't seem to want to assist, then go find yourself another
one quickly. Your feeling well is #1 in my mind (afterall, I put it high on my priority list too) so don't
give up. Keep pushing til it gets resolved. Lifting you in prayer and hoping it all works out SOON,
VERY VERY SOON! God bless MB5.

MB5~

I also agree that getting another doctor's opinion is a good idea - especially when you are hurting so badly. Something just has to be causing all that pain.

I like my gyn and trust his judgement - TO A POINT. When I am hurting (as usual), if I ever felt he was brushing me off or starting to doubt my symptoms, he would hear about it. Believe me, I used to be a "yes, dr., whatever you say" kind of patient, but NO MORE. I have to put me first. I have a high pain tolerance, but I know when I am hurting more than I should be.

Since my last gyn check-up was okay, I have begun hurting again and highly suspect Endo and Adhesions. However, due to many other symptoms that you may have read on the boards, I took it upon myself to get another angle on this and decided to see an internist. I have been referred to another one since then and they are working on my pain source. It could be any number of things and most of them aren't even gyn related, but the pain radiates to that area. I won't know until a few more tests are completed and it may include going to see a Rheumy (sp?) too, but that is okay. I refuse to go through life without a name for my pain and you don't deserve to either.

Please don't suffer needlessly - if you need answers, continue to search for them. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You deserve to enjoy life without all of this pain. I will pray that you are able to do that real soon.

MB5,
My US showed a large mass on my ovary and multiple blood filled cysts on that same ovary which wasnt there during the Hyst. That was the reason for the Lap because they werent sure what the mass was. It turned out to be Adhesions. Like Patty said they usually will not show up on any imagery test unless they are very dense. During the Lap is when he discoved that it was adhered to my Vaginal Cuff. It has helped me alot to be here with others who understand....so when that depression and frustration gets at its worst please know you have many Sisters who are here for you and care. We fight these battles together leaning on each other for strength and support.....

Sheri,
The US tech did have trouble finding my right ovary, but eventually she did. She was pointing everything out to me as she went along and when she found my right ovary it looked smaller and egg-shaped as opposed to my left one, which looked rounder and bigger. So, I thought, maybe there is a problem w/ my right ovary. But my doc came in and said both my ovaries are "out where they should be." Did your doc say your ovaries were in the right place? I guess what I'm getting at, is does an ovary has to be displaced in order for it to be adhered to something? I swear my right ovary has adhesions and is causing my symptoms. It's just a gut feeling I have. I will get to the bottome of this!
MB5
TAH 8-16-00

MB5,
They didnt say my ovary wasnt where it was supposed to be but they didnt realize until the Lap that it was stuck. Adhesions sound like it could be the problem. I would be sure and discuss this with your Doc. I hope they find the problem soon so you can start feeling better

Hi sisters,
For the last couple of days, I have really been "listening" to my body, trying to figure out where my pain is coming from and when it tends to worsens. I have found that I have the same pain when I have a bm (blush) that I have when my doc uses the speculum, only much less severe. But it seems to be coming from the same place, which is high in my vagina and towards the rear (no pun intended!). At times, like if I've been on my feet awhile (was shopping at the mall today), I can feel the same pain, and also pain on my lower right side, front & back. I'm trying to be more aware, I think, so I can convince myself I'm not going crazy! I know this pain is very real, and I'm hoping on May 8th, when I see my doc again, he has a game plan for me.
MB5
TAH 8-16-00