Well today I went for the depo shot and the doctor did a pelvic exam. She said she felt a fibroid. I told her about my symptoms and that I usually get a transvaginal u/s because they can never see anything with a reg u/s. So she told me she will send me for the transvaginal u/s. So I guess now I will find out if it is fibroid related symptoms or ovarian. I tend to think it is probably fibroid or something other than ovaries because I have never had a problem with my ovaries. I have been on the pill on and off for at least 15 years and now I'm on the depo shot so I haven't ovulated much and they say that protects you from ovarian cancer. I'm hopeful. My prayers are with everyone with this disease and I pray they find a cure for it soon.
Bird
Well, I went to my appointment. The appointment was for me to get a depo provera shot it wasn't for an examination. I did tell the doctor about my UTI symptoms. He said it was the depo shot. He said that causes those symptoms. I left it at that. I don't know why. I just figured I will wait and see if I get worse, or if my stomach gets larger. I feel as if I am being a hypochondriac. Every symptom I get I feel is some dreaded disease. I don't have insurance either because I'm unemployed. I go to a clinic. The care is not the best and I don't like to go. I am working hard at finding a job with very good benefits and then I will be able to get the care I need and the tests I need. However if I am running to the Dr. all the time I will be out of a job again. Oh well. We'll see what happens. Thanks for your support.
Bird.
Hi Bird,
I'm sorry you're not feeling well, hopefully you can get some answers soon. Thought I'd share my past experience with you to see if I can help. I had adenomyosis and a cyst on my ovary last year. Before the cyst grew, my issues with adeno caused very similar syptoms! I had bloating, swelling, horrid cramps, pressure, you name it. When my cyst formed, it just compounded all of the problems. I had my uterus and ovary removed and felt like a million bucks within a few weeks. As a matter of fact, I didn't realize how truly miserable I had felt until those sickly part were removed!
Now, unfortunately, my other ovary has formed a cyst - so I'm back in the same boat again. This time, it was very easy for me to tell something was wrong - those same old symptoms flared right back up. Anyway please realize that adenomyosis and fibroids can cause similar symptoms to OC, and even a simple ovarian cyst can play havoc with our system. Also, pressure on the bladder from either an enlarged uterus or ovarian cysts can give you symptoms of a bladder infection. Frequent running to the bathroom, and even bladder spasms can be caused by external pressure (I found this out the hard way myself last weekend - thought I had the worst infection ever, but read that it was probably from my cyst). A few days later, the spasms were gone. You're doing the right thing in getting this all checked out, it's the first step to feeling better. Don't ever feel bad about going to the Dr., the only time to feel bad is if you SHOULD have gone, and didn't. We have to be our own best friend and advocate regarding our health. You should ask for a transvaginal ultrasound, especially since it's been a year and they didn't get any good pictures. Pleae keep up posted, we'll be here for you!
The only way anyone can tell you probably don't have cancer is to see a Gyn for your Gyn issues, sounds like it has been a year, and the gastroenterologist for your Crohn's. Are you on any meds that could cause constipation? OC is rare as small percentage of women get it. You have other issues that you will be having checked tomorrow, stay cool and don't look for the worst, until they tell you that it may be. I know easier said then done. When they told me I had cancer I did not go near the web or any research on OC for 11 weeks, I left it to my husband. When I was psychologically ready I started my research. Good look