Ruptured cyst, continued intervals of pain

[blindbat101]

Went to the ER 16 days ago for acute abdominal pain from my pelvic floor to my neck and the CT scan said ruptured ovarian cyst with extensive blood in the abdominal cavity.  Sent me home telling me they couldn't tell me how long it would take for the blood to reabsorb and that blood is an irritant so expect discomfort.  I had an ultrasound and transvaginal ultrasound 9 days post ER visit and the results were exactly the same as on the CT scan -- same swollen left ovary and more visible cysts, many pockets of blood and fluid.  It has been 16 days and while I feel a lot better it still has me crying out and close to tears when I have anything in the bowel -- even gas -- and no, I'm not constipated.  Even having anything in my bladder has me in severe discomfort.  Doctor says that is just the remaining pockets of blood and fluid which will take time to dissipate.  I have no history of cysts, but have had bulging disks in my low back for years, which respond to my monthly cycles with increased or decreased pain.  There has never been any mention of endometriosis.  

Anyone have any advice on how long it takes for the blood and fluid to absorb?  Anyone have any pain management suggestions?  Excedrin migraine sometimes helps, but haven't found anything else.

Thanks!

[DayNuh24]

On New Years Eve 2015 to New years day 2016 I was in the ER because I had blood in my stool. They ran tests and had a CT scan and they said the blood is just irritation in the colon and the CT scan showed I had a large cyst on my right ovary. Meanwhile I'm in severe pain. I follow up with my primary doctor and he refers me to a gastrologist. And they did a colonoscopy and an Endoscopy and both procedure results came back normal. Meanwhile it's been a couple months now since my ER visit and I'm still in severe pain but have no idea what is causing it. So I make an appointment for my gynecologist and while I'm waiting for my appointment I get really sick and go to the urgent care and they do another CT scan. On the results for the CT scan shows that I now have a ruptured ovarian cyst. I'm freaking out. I'm still in a lot of pain and have numerous symptoms, but my appointment is a week away. I'm not sure if I should go to the ER, and not sure if they could even help, or just wait for my appointment next week. Will I need surgery? And, if so, what kind of surgery will I have?

[Bri24311]

I went to the ER and they told me I had a hemorrhagic cyst on my left ovary. It feels as if I'm pregnant (which I thought I was before the hospital). I have felt nauseous for the past 2 weeks now. The pain in my stomach has stopped but I still feel nauseous and tired all the time. Is this normal?

[Runak6]

At 26, during my 8wk ultrasound for first pregnancy, saw 2.5cm cyst on left ovary. OB wanted to wait 4 wks to see if cyst would halt in growth to continue on with pregnancy unabated. No luck. At 12 wks it had grown to larger than 4cm and weighed enough to float my ovary to the right side. Ovary dead. Had to have it removed during pregnancy so as not to effect uterus, etc. Flash forward 6 years...my periods are regular for the first time ever (late bloomer and had to take birth control to start at nearly 17) but sometimes coming every 3 weeks and every other month super super heavy. But never any signs or symptoms of PMS. Last Sunday night (April 24) I had excruciating pain in my lower abdomen, even tender to the touch on my right side. And my back had been in so much pain the week leading up to that but I attributed that to my life as a mom of 3 in NYC and carrying bags and kids, etc...anyway, pain was so intense and felt like I had just come out of abdominal surgery without pain killers. All night I had chills and felt achy, like the flu, but no nausea. Pain subsided over the next few day and period was really heavy. Insurance just changed so did PCP so no gyno at the moment and I will only go to ER if I have to. After all this reading, I'm assuming I too had a ruptured cyst? And that the discomfort and bloating I'm currently feeling is the liquid being reabsorbed? But my question then is this: when do I have to go to the ER and if I do, will they be able to help me while I wait for my doc appt with new doc at end of the month (May 25)?

[Sanyohasaquestion]

Question: WHICH PAIN medication do you use and works? My daughter has free liquid in MRI result, which is immediately brushed off as 'due to menstrual cycle', as if it could not have other origin or make pain (she suffers terrible cramps, nausea and emesis for months). Only Endone would help, but cannot be given due to side effects. Physical exercise makes it bad and all docs tell you to start moving more for the guts. Duh.

[dodgewench]

The best relief I have found for the pain of endometriosis and ruptured cysts is Rheas Herbal Extractions Cramp Relief. It is available from Azure Standard. Aleve is a conventional otc that works ok. Really hope that helps your daughter. All your stories made me feel less alone curled up waiting for the pain to fade enough to get moving today. Thank you.

[pinknika]

Hi I am soo glad I found this thread! I am going to add my story:

I had strange stomach pain on the lower right had side of my abdomen for 7 days. I seriously thought appendicitis, I googled everything and it scared me to death. What was weird is I was experiencing leg pain, and when I pressed near my belly button, it hurt. I feared that I would get my appendix taken out, but not so. I arrived at the ER a few days ago 2/26/16 Friday night. Did an ultrasound, a pelvic exam, but NOT a ct scan. They didn't tell me anything for a few hours and I freaked when they hooked me up to an IV and they suggested that I get morphine. This is while I still had no idea what was going on. I feel like they were gonna wheel me in any second and get my appendix out. Long story short. Ruptured ovarian cyst. 1.5 cm. Nothing more. Gave my hydrocodone. While I appreciate the relief that I do not have to go into surgery, there were still so many daunting questions.

Today, 3/1/16 I see my ob/gyn. Well not mine, she was on vacation but a guy I wasn't familiar with. He was pleasant, and albeit maybe more helpful because I noted that I have been spotting for a couple months. And then I also told him that my periods have been really short the last few years, and farther apart, he suggest FSH testing. Cause something isn't right. My main concern was I did mention it to my original ob a few years ago, and she kinda brushed it off, me being young at the time probably didn't make her realize that most likely, I have been having problems for a while. Maybe if we caught this early, I wouldn't have gotten this cyst?? I don't want to place the blame but something is not right with me now. I just turned 30, planned on having kids, anyways.

While I appreciated the ob I saw. I still don't understand a lot about what is going on. He said I have a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst, possibly the corpeus lutuem and he said blood and fluid in my pelvic area. I asked when I could return to exercising, and you know, other stuff. He said this weekend. Hmmm. I am still experiencing lots of pain, I am not sure if "this weekend" is gonna happen.

I'm not sure what to do. I'm still functional, I have been working, pretty lightly at my desk job. I just don't know what I should or shouldn't be doing, when am I gonna be ok again? I can't find too much about it online, and neither have a lot of women on here. I appreciate the stories I've read, women going back to normal in a month or so.  & I do not have another ultrasound scheduled.

And does anyone feel like there is air escaping down there? I didn’t mention it to him because it started happening the last few hours. Weird?! Also still bloated, but gas is coming out the right end, and I do have constipation. Any one else? Appetite is meh. Sometimes I’m hungry other times not.

Justwantrelief2-you say you had painful periods. Was this before or after your cyst ruptured? Mine is due in 6 days. Freaking out about having a period WITH a ruptured cyst. OMG.

[MaeCoe49]

Last Friday i felt pain in the lower area of my Pelvic.after the 3 day the pain was so crucial i couldn't walk with bending over.Went to the ER with a 100 Fever the Pysician diagnosis me as having a Hernia sent me home without any pain Medication, few hours later i went back to the ER this time with a fever 103.6 they ran test had IV, antibiotics, blood test, admit me over night for Observation treated me for Diverticulitis which i do have,but clearly it's not the problem came home from the Hospital still in tremendous pain called made an appointment with my Gyn saw her yesterday she examined me and said she "THINK" a Cyst ruptured scheduled to do a D&C Monday. As of now it's been 8 days of pain. I googled how long do pain last after a ruptured Cyst and end up here reading everyone's post and So Similar to my experience hope someone can find a Solution because I'm miserable and thanks for Sharing

[old_before_my_time]

How awful that a hysterectomy was recommended for a 3.3cm fibroid! But that is not surprising since hysterectomy is presented as a "cure all" by so many ob/gyns when they are very rarely necessary or even a good option!

Since your periods are so painful, do you possibly have endometriosis?