Pelvic pain on the left side

[Cetacea]

I've been having lower pelvic pain on the left side for over one year.  It started with referred pain in the thigh and moved to the pelvis.  In addition I have lower back pain on the left side and I also have aching and numbness in the left big toe.  I noticed that when I lift heavy things I get the pain in my thigh which sometimes radiates as far as my knee.  Sex is also painful on the left side and on two occassions I've had a brown discharge during my period.  The pain is worse when I sit or stand for a long time. I have done an MRI which looked at my spine and it came up negative and I've also done an IVP for my kidneys, which also was negative.  My Doc thinks that it might be the obturator nerve and has recommended at CT scan.  Does anyone have any suggestions as to what my problem might be.

[jprod]

Maybe this is a gynecological issue?  I had similar pelvic pain for years, and we finally figured out it was ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids (both of which can cause the discharge you describe).



It couldn't hurt to be evaluated by a gyno.  They can do an ultrasound and pelvic exam.  



Just a thought.  Hope it helps.

[Cetacea]

Thanks, My gyno doesn't think that it is related but I'll go get a second opionion. Much appreciated.

[sdp4314]

I agree with jprod.....please see your gyn.  Sometimes you can develops cysts and they can press on the nerves in your groin, leg and lower back.  I'd definitely look into it.

[Cetacea]

Thanks

[sk2006a]

can you find out if your MRI included the pelvic region?  MRI is a pretty good evaluator of gynological issues; the CT scan is notoriously iffy for viewing ovaries.

[wish4nopain]

perhaps it might have something to do with your spinal discs, such as bulging, or ruptured. When one is it may press on nerves that can cause pain in legs, hips and even radiate to the pelvic area. These do not always show up on MRI's or CAT scans. Sometimes a discogram is necessary to show up damage.  I have heard that depending on the doctor (usually an anesthesioligist I believe) that this test, (they inject dye into your disk and see how much pressure it holds or if it leaks or bulges) can be very very invasive and painful. the Dr. needs you able to respond and tell them how it feels.  I have had 2 and neither were invasive during the procedure thanks to wonderful Doc, He had me out enough that I was not really aware of it happening but not so out that I couldnt respond. (kind of a truth serum effect). once the procedure was done and meds wore off then it was painful but I had a diagnosis, so it was worth it.

[Cetacea]

I went to the gyno and did and ultra-sound. she doesn't think it is a gyno problem and hs refered me to a nuero specialist. However she wants me to come back to ensure that it is not complications due to a TL i had a few years ago.  Will keep you all updated as things progress.  Thanks for all the advice.

[jules1968]

I have had a complete hysterectomy and I have severe left side pelvic pain and it is worse whenever I sit for long periods of time.