everything hurts & no one has answers, help

[painpainpain125]

I have been having abdominal pain, lower back pain that sometimes wraps around to the front, this has been going on now for about  6months...I know! well thought it was a kidney infection... in dec went to e.r. for the pain... doc says ut... i knew that was not right cause, i did not have ut syptoms. so finally got refered to a specialist who ordered a ct scan...here is what they found., bilaterial ovarian cysts, pelvic fluid, cyst like structure on lower left lobe of liver 2.6cm  and diverticulosis or something like that is present....so i then get refered to another specialist who does a colonoscopy, finds 2 polyps and  something else ummm herniated area? my husband did not relay that part real well, as i was in recovery...lol... and anyhow polyps removed sent for testing...but as of today,  pain is so awful, abdominal pain, back pain... nothing has changed does anyone have any ideas what this means or what needs to be done... i am so freaked out i spend all night trying to research this....help me if you can please. i dont have a follow up for 2 weeks...

[MarieMichele]

Hey I did say that ruptured cysts cause infection in my post if you read it again.  It's the last word in the first paragraph.  Then I mention antibiotics in my second paragraph.  I think you misinterpreted when I said they were not dangerous (i.e not like a ruptured appendix would be) but they do hurt enough to make you think so.

[Sandymac]

I would definitely be opposed to waiting 2 weeks if you're still in pain. I would call your Dr. if this pain continues. I'm going to have to disagree a little with the previous poster in that ruptured cysts can indeed cause problems such as infections. so you don't really want to let that go.

Also, when was your colonoscopy? I don't want to scare you to pieces, but you may want to check with your specialist that performed that as well.. Sometimes the slightest little "nick" can cause intense pain (it happened with a friend of mine ) If this pain suddenly appeared within 24 hours after your colonoscopy , you need to have it checked.

All this to say, you definitely need to see someone.

Hope you feel better,
Sandy  

[MarieMichele]

We only know about ovarian cysts here since we've all had problems with cysts.  Any other medical issues with liver, colon, will have to be answered by a doctor.  The cysts should probably be examined by a gyn with an ultrasound and TV ultrasound to get a better understanding of them and what type they are.  Cysts can cause ab and back pain (they put pressure on internal structures) and rupturing cysts can cause some horrific pain for awhile, swelling, and also infection.

Bilateral means you have cysts on both ovaries, but there's no mention as to their size.  Under 5 cm ones that are simple in structure could go away on their own.  The pelvic fluid could be a sign that one or more of the cysts are doing just that.  You could have had one rupture on you. Sounds bad, but it happens often and it's not dangerous, but it hurts, hurts, hurts and it takes awhile before it stops hurting.  Painkillers and antibiotics might be prescribed for this.  You might also have some post-procedure pain from that colonoscopy.

What kind of specialist is seeing you?  You need a gynocologist involved as well if this specialist has a different specialty.  Never take our word on what is wrong with you.  It's just something that is a possible explanation while you await word from a real doctor.