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Abdominal Discomfort..Please help me find an answer!
Im 25 years old,recently admitted to the emergency room when the abdominal pain that i had been experiencing mildly, got a lot worse. At the hospital they did blood work, urine tests, tested blood pressure,general stuff and then they performed an ultrasound to see if I was pregnant and didn't know it and gave me a pelvic exam. Due to molestation as a child, I had always avoided the OBGYN and so this was my first pelvic exam ever. I thought it would hurt, because even though I am married, my husband and I have not been able to consumate completely because I get so nervous and tense right before sex..sorry if it seems I'm going off on another subject but I sometimes wonder if everything is tied. The pelvic exam found nothing and they made me an appointment to have a more extensive pelvic ultrasound as well as a t ransvaginal ultrasound. I also went to a Gyno a few days later for a pap test, and although it's been two weeks and I have heard nothing back about the test, the doctor said that all of my other tests were normal as well. I'm still experiencing abdominal cramping in the mid lower section and sometimes it travels to both sides. I tend to get lower back pain as well on some days and it seems to be a sudden and sharp pain when I breathe in real deep. Not all of the time, but sometimes Before this I had not had my period in over 6 months, and this had happened again where I had no period for a year then it came back and went away again. Everytime i stress excessively this happens. I always stress I have depression and bad anxiety. Could that be the cause of my symptoms?
Yeah I thought of those, but I don't have any pain with urination and there is no weird color in it or anything. It seemed when I went last I passed a tiny bit of what looked like tiny white tissue, it looked shredded. Is there any kind of gastrointestinal problem that can cause abdominal pain? I noticed I've been more, sorry to have to say it, gassy than usual but it hasn't really been easy to relieve it. Sorry I know that sounds gross, but maybe someone knows one thing that can cause these symptoms:) Thank you.
what about a urinary tract infection? appendix? just throwing some things out there!
thank you for your words! Now all of a sudden today I need to urinate constantly, it's so annoying! I hope I find something soon as well!
I actualyl was in the same situation sort of. i went to the hospital for severe abdominal pain. They ran a bunch of tests on me and found nothing.I went to my doctor who thinks it is ovarian cysts. I actualyl posted the other day about them since I was in so much pain. I hope everything works out for you! Good luck!!
OH and I am on birth control now, the doctor gave me a good supply of yasmin. Hope it helps. I also notice the pain in my abdomen does get worse or come suddenly sometime soon after I eat and if I have to urinate.
Thank you Oceans and Monkey flower! Your comments are so helpful and bring some relief. All of those tests came back okay, they said they found nothing abnormal. The only one I am waiting on is the pap test and hopefully that will bring back something I can work on. I have never spoken to anyone professional about my anxieties and past abuse, I have made the mistake of talking to friends and alot of them proved to be a little annoyed by it because sometimes my attitude or anti social behavior towards them would only cause them to tell me that I shouldn't take out what happened to me in the past out on them. Which I know is true, but I feel it is kinda of a mean thing to say when someone is not feeling all that rational.
I guess I have had a rough year. I got married last year, lost the friendships of 3 very close friends, a grandmother in death and have had and am having some financial problems because i support my husband who is a full time student at a college. I don't handle stress well and I have a lot of crying spells and tend to imagine problems resulting in horrible scenarios. I don't mean to complain but of course all of this is freaking me out as well and I can't seem to sleep at night. I have been having sleep paralysis more frequent than usual and my sleep is not refreshing. I know once I find a diagnosis I will feel loads better and I thank you both profusely for your encouragement! I am sure it's vaginismus because it's pretty much only the sex that makes me that way, because when i had the pelvic exam and pap test, it was uncomfortable but i was still able to relax enough to have it. It must just be my bad experience with sex as a child. Thank you again!
I guess I have had a rough year. I got married last year, lost the friendships of 3 very close friends, a grandmother in death and have had and am having some financial problems because i support my husband who is a full time student at a college. I don't handle stress well and I have a lot of crying spells and tend to imagine problems resulting in horrible scenarios. I don't mean to complain but of course all of this is freaking me out as well and I can't seem to sleep at night. I have been having sleep paralysis more frequent than usual and my sleep is not refreshing. I know once I find a diagnosis I will feel loads better and I thank you both profusely for your encouragement! I am sure it's vaginismus because it's pretty much only the sex that makes me that way, because when i had the pelvic exam and pap test, it was uncomfortable but i was still able to relax enough to have it. It must just be my bad experience with sex as a child. Thank you again!
I just wanted to address the intercourse/anxiety issue. It sounds like you have vaginismus, a physical response to anxiety that results in an involuntary tightening of the muscles around your vagina. Usually it happens with all vaginal penetration, but sometimes it's specific (tampons are okay, intercourse isn't, etc.). Check out the book "Private Pain" by Katz and Tabisel, and take a look at their site, www.womentc.com, for some good information about symptoms and treatment. I'd also highly recommend reading "The Survivor's Guide to Sex: How to Have an Empowered Sex Life After Child Sexual Abuse", by Staci Haines.
I urge you to seek treatment from a sex therapist for your depression, anxiety, and childhood sexual abuse. You don't have to suffer.
I urge you to seek treatment from a sex therapist for your depression, anxiety, and childhood sexual abuse. You don't have to suffer.
it certainly sounds as if you've been to hell and back. i am sorry to hear of all that you had to endure. on that note, it sounds like you are getting it all under control and you are very strong (care about your body) to go and have a pelvic exam. even for someone (like me) who has not been molested, yet VERY shy about my body, it's difficult to go.i dont like it and im not sure any of us do. nothing like spreading your legs with a spot light shining down on private areas and you know the rest. dr's dont care. they see the vagina as if it were our eyes, nose, arm... they are there to help you be healthy. not violate you, not hurt you.
its very difficult to suggest what is going on since it does seem like a few seperate issues. depression, anxiety, emotional issues...and now these pains and no period. i MAY think PCOS? ovarian cysts? endometriosis? are you on any BC? if not, the obgyn may put you on it to activate your period.
you had tests run so wait and see what the results are and take it from there. its up to the dr. to help you and decide what the concern could be. dont let it weigh heavily on you trying to determine what it is. they will discover what is causing the pain and help out.
you are right on though...what happened in the past could very well carry over and cause you great physical discomfort/pain and yes it is relevant to mention that in your post.
are you seeing anyone about what happened to you? sometimes if that is addressed, the pain/conditions subside. you often hear of people who were molested having severe womanly problems, horrible vaginosis, yeast... so on and it manifests itself in ways we would not connect. i think you are right on track and glad you posted. hang tight, there will be others who will respond to what MAY be going on.
its very difficult to suggest what is going on since it does seem like a few seperate issues. depression, anxiety, emotional issues...and now these pains and no period. i MAY think PCOS? ovarian cysts? endometriosis? are you on any BC? if not, the obgyn may put you on it to activate your period.
you had tests run so wait and see what the results are and take it from there. its up to the dr. to help you and decide what the concern could be. dont let it weigh heavily on you trying to determine what it is. they will discover what is causing the pain and help out.
you are right on though...what happened in the past could very well carry over and cause you great physical discomfort/pain and yes it is relevant to mention that in your post.
are you seeing anyone about what happened to you? sometimes if that is addressed, the pain/conditions subside. you often hear of people who were molested having severe womanly problems, horrible vaginosis, yeast... so on and it manifests itself in ways we would not connect. i think you are right on track and glad you posted. hang tight, there will be others who will respond to what MAY be going on.
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