Last 4th of July I had a horrible pain in my abdomen. I thought it was terrible cramps, but as it persisted I became convinced it was another fibroid. I had one removed from my uterus 2yrs before I had Riley. It seemed to be effected by hormone levels and I'd only felt that intensity of pain with the necrotic fibroid all those years ago. Despite my certainty I waited months before seeing the doctor.
They took my claims seriously and did an ultrasound immediately. They told me a few days later that it was clear. I was stunned. They told me to go see a gastro intestinal specialist (ick). I waited months and in that time the pain became more frequent and intense. The GI wanted me to go for a scan immediately.
As it turns out, I got my results almost one year to the day from when the pain started. Surprise!! My GI tract is fine. What they saw that alarmed them was a mass on my left ovary. Deja vu! That is exactly how this presented last time. Also "I FUCKING TOLD YOU SO!" As an added bonus the hardware in my back is coming loose! Do I have any pain in my upper back? God yes! Damn my old ortho to hell!
An all day game of phone tag with the GYN has resulted from trying to get them the results. They were faxed at 9:30, but the fax line was down. Then the GI was at lunch so I couldn't give them the new number. Since they re-sent the results I've tried calling the GYN, but have only been able to leave messages.
I hope they take this thing out really soon. It's been hurting me for a long time.
You are one of the strongest women I know, Katie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope these doctors get their ish straight soon. Much love. -S
ReplyDeleteThanks, I just wish I didn't have to prove it so often.
DeleteI have had the same exact circumstances, you feel like you are talking to avocado's ! I think of you very often with all you face, you are not alone ! Liz
ReplyDeleteUggghhhh......hope they can get that taken care of soon! Cathy
ReplyDeleteOh My goodness. It takes so long for things these days. I ordered my custom shoes and braces at the end of February. I'm still waiting. Meanwhile I can barely walk in these old shoes because the inserts are all compressed from a year's wear. I try to be proactive and not wait till the pain is bad, but it doesn't seem to matter. It still takes forever. I hope they can get to you soon. Good luck! Arlette
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