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Ovarian Cysts and when to seek further medical attention.
Hi everyone!
Wednesday I was diagnosed by my OBGYN with Ovarian Cysts. Tuesday morning is when my horrible pain started (Lower left abdomen) the pain has been mild to severe and constant since it started. I first went to the ER as I was unaware of where the pain was coming from and that's when they had me follow up with my OB the following day. I have the Mirena and my OB also advised I start taking BC pills for 2 months to compress these cysts. However I am still in great deal of pain and the symptoms have not subsided even the hydrocodone prescribed to me is doing nothing to alleviate my pain! I've been out of work since Tuesday when I left early due to the pain, my concern here is the pain will not get any better and I'll be out of work once again.
My pain began on the left side but is now hurting on the right, cramps are consistent and moving, walking, laughing coughing, standing greatly increases the pain. I can barely move from my sofa. I've tried the hydrocodone, and heating pad but nothing seems to help.
How long is this pain expected to last, could it be more serious than cysts that will "resolve on their own" Should I go back to my OB if my symptoms are not improving?
Any help or guidance will be appreciated.
Wednesday I was diagnosed by my OBGYN with Ovarian Cysts. Tuesday morning is when my horrible pain started (Lower left abdomen) the pain has been mild to severe and constant since it started. I first went to the ER as I was unaware of where the pain was coming from and that's when they had me follow up with my OB the following day. I have the Mirena and my OB also advised I start taking BC pills for 2 months to compress these cysts. However I am still in great deal of pain and the symptoms have not subsided even the hydrocodone prescribed to me is doing nothing to alleviate my pain! I've been out of work since Tuesday when I left early due to the pain, my concern here is the pain will not get any better and I'll be out of work once again.
My pain began on the left side but is now hurting on the right, cramps are consistent and moving, walking, laughing coughing, standing greatly increases the pain. I can barely move from my sofa. I've tried the hydrocodone, and heating pad but nothing seems to help.
How long is this pain expected to last, could it be more serious than cysts that will "resolve on their own" Should I go back to my OB if my symptoms are not improving?
Any help or guidance will be appreciated.
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I'm sorry you're in so much pain! How big are the cysts? I had one day of unrelenting pain and then it went away even though my cyst was large and had to be removed. So it's hard to say how long it will last. I hope you feel better soon!
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