No, it's not fun. Even after my surgery I'm still miserable, but I still need my appendix taken out. Are you old enough to get a hysterectomy? That would help, although it's not something to be taken lightly.
Thank you so much for the info. I have been so miserable all day and night and its kind of freaking me out. At times I feel as though my insides are going to fall out! Then I will have no pain at all for a little bit... then it comes back as quickly as it left. This sure isn't fun at all.
A cyst can definitely inhibit bowel movements. I had that problem before my cyst was removed. I took a chewable fiber supplement to prevent constipation. I no longer need it since surgery.
So it's normal then? To have the cyst get in the way of regular bowel movements? That is more miserable than the cyst pain alone! I am on the couch now with a heating pad. Thank you for the suggestion.
I would recommend using a heating pad daily. I use one every night before I go to bed. It helps immensely with pain management. I also alternate between use of Tylenol and Ibuprophen. It helps prevent a tolerance build up. I have some endometriosis and I grow cysts all the time which cause me to have IBS. Every once in a while I'll take a women's laxative to help. All that pressure build up makes me feel miserable. I hope you feel better after you see your doctor!