Abdominal Cramps After Running: Possible Causes & Concerns

Question
Hey there, I am a marathon runner and recently for at least a day sometimes two after I run I have had HORRIBLE abdominal cramps.  It hurts when I walk, when I run, when I try to move while laying down.  This has just recently started happening and is worse than any period cramping I have ever experienced.  Do you have any idea what this could be?  A cyst or some sort of cancer?  I had my annual pap smear about a month or so ago and everything came back normal and I did tell my doctor I was experiencing some cramping (it wasn't as bad then) and she seemed to think all was well.  Any info you have is much appreciated!  Thanks!

Answer
:-) Hi Amber

It is my opinion that whenever something in your body hurts with a pain that you have discribed "HORRIBLE". Then that in itself is a warning sign for you to go see your doctor until YOU! are satisfied to what maybe happening with your health. For you sound like a very healthy individual so something is "wrong". I am pleased to know that you have had a pap smear but there are other tests that a doctor can give you that can look a little closer at the problem. I would also recommend you logging on www.cancer.org and go into the Ovarian site and look up some of the symptoms that they say are associated with Ovarian Cancer.

I can tell you Amber that with my recent studying of GYN cancer's that there are "NO" symptoms until the cancer has gotten almost out of hand. But please don't take my word for it, go look on that site as well as go to YOUR DOCTOR! and let them know what is going on in your body.

Feel free to write me back once you find out and I pray that everything is ok.

God Bless

Navita W. Gunter/
Cervical Cancer Survivor