30 Year old Mother
I have had a very bad month of June. I apologize that this is so long! I never feel the need to seek a doctor, as I have a HIGH pain tolerance.
June 11th- I forced myself to an Urgent Care Clinic after several hours of sudden abdominal pain, that I can only describe as those of child birth. The did blood tests, a UA, and a pelvic X-ray. The conclusion was Kidney stones. They also found a bone tumor about the size of a tennis ball on my femur (This turned out to be benign and no surgery is planned.) I was given Vicodin and told to seek a Primary Cate Physician if it did not subside in a few days.
June 25th- The pain had continued over the last 2 weeks, very severe at times. I found myself medicating myself to take away the pain. I suffered during the days to be able to work without meds. After being laid up for 2 days I went to a PCP. Same routine as before, but no blood work, UA had blood in it, and they had me get a CT Scan. They Refilled my meds and also concluded that it must be kidney stones.
June 29th- Phone call about the CT scan came up with NO kidney stones. I actually had an 3 cm Ovarian Cyst on my right ovary, which I am told is not a big deal. I contacted my OBGYN as was requested of me.
July 1st- Vomitting, Diarhea, Chills, and constant pain began for 24 hours
July 3rd- OBGYN wanted me to wait out the pain for 6 weeks before repeating the Ultrasound (which I never had done). I insisted to be seen as my symptoms continued to not be good. They did an Ultrasound. They found a 1 cm cyst on my left ovary, and to their surprise a clear right ovary. They did however find a 9 CM mass behind my Uterus that could have been what was seen 1 week prior at 3 cm. They could do a Laparotomy if I like which they said is a six week recovery.
I have been debating the wait in pain option versus the surgery, but also have a few questions.
What do they call a mass behind a Uterus of that size, as it is not in the Ovary or Uterus?
I've read thast Ultrasound alone cannot rule out Cancer, is this true?
Why would they want to do a laparotomy over a less invasive laparoscopy?
Will it for sure burst on its own, and what complications could that cause?
What approach would you take if you were in my situation?
Thanks for any help you could be!
Kami