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Left lower abdominal pain

Im a 53 year old female with Pain in LLQ on and off more consistently for several months. (Have had intermittently for years.) Its not a consistent pain but more of a twinge every few minutes or may be no pain for a day and then returns.  Seems to get worse if anxious. Saw  Dr 1 month ago-diagnosed as diverticuli. No tests run. No vomiting or nausea. No constipation or increase in diarrhea. Normal stools tend to be loose for years. Pain isnt worse or better after a BM.   No blood in stools.  No problems with urination. Had colonoscopy 3 years ago-normal.  Had uterine ultrasound 2 years ago-normal.  In menopause--Last period 2 1/2 years go. No bleeding or discharge.  Does this sound like diverticuli?  Or IBS?  
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No it sounds exactly like a condition that I have called May-Thurner Syndrome and doctors have no clue to the problems it causes. They will often diagnose IBS when it's actually a vein problem. PM me if you want more info.
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