Abdominal Pain: Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, or Other Causes?
QuestionI have been having abd pain for more than a week. I went to my doctor and they performed a pregnancy test and U/A, both were negative. I have also been haveing breast tenderness. My abd pain has progressively gotten worse. I feel weak and short of breath. I went to my doctor a second time to explain these things. She did a pelvic exam and put me on a med for baterial vaginosis, and a shot of rocephin. That was four days ago. I feel like I am not getting any better. Could my problem be caused by my fibroid or ovarian cyst? I know I have both. I had my left ovary removed in 2000 and later developed cyst on the right ovary and the fibroid has gotten larger. What would you recommend? I am at a loss. I just recently starting seeing this doctor. I forgot to mention I have a heaviness in the lower part of my abdomen and pain/tenderness . I also have sicke cell anemia. Should I speak with my doctor again about possibly doing an ultrasound or CT of abd or should I consult my Hem/Onc?
Thanks in advance for your advise.
AnswerHi Traci,
I would certainly mention the sickle cell to your doctor. My guess is that with that information he will want to do a pelvic ultra sound and/or a CT. Does this pain feel like the abdominal pain from a sickle cell crisis? If so, your Heme/Onc doctor should be informed as well.