Endometriosis Support Group

Endometriosis is a common medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus is found outside of the uterus, typically affecting other organs in the pelvis. The condition can lead to serious health problems, primarily pain and infertility. A major symptom of endometriosis is pain, mostly in the lower abdomen, lower back, and pelvic area.

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Very odd new pain.

taters90
taters90
Hi Ladies!
I hope everyone is well :)

I have a new pain this period..for the first time in longer than I can remember I asked to go the the ER. Normally.. well, all I can ever remember is being dragged there because I'm terribly stubborn! Especially when it comes to hospitals!

The pain is in my back..it's going accross the the pevlic bone, and radiating through into the very tops of my legs. My front was also hurting, my uterus and ovaries. I couldn't lay down the for the life of me, I couldn't stand, I was in tears and more pain than I have ever remembered being in. It just wouldn't ease up. I was pumping the pills to try and ease it. I went to the ER and after 4.5 hours of waiting and a line of people in front of me I decided I wasn't getting in (it was a sunday) and I went home and rested. Atleast I could rest here in the comfort of my own bed!

I have no idea what it could have been? I've never felt anything like it! EVER! It had been hurting the night before like it and today it's still hurting (not as bad). I havn't hurt my back at all! In fact I was resting days prior due to endometriosis/period pain. I was still having period pain but this new pain on top. I literally couldn't move due to pain.

Any idea ladies?? I have a doctors appointment on wednesday I was going to cancel but since I'm still hurting I wont..just incase it continues...

Thanks in advance for any help!
xoxo
whyme123
whyme123
So sorry to hear that. I had a uti in Aug that made the pain really bad and NOTHING i took helped it at all. That sounds like what i went through. I didnt have any problems going to the bathroom at all so i never thought of a uti. Hope you feel better soon.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Oh I am so sorry to hear that. I understand why you left. I also went to the ER a few nights ago for the first time because of pain. I waited 5 hours for them to take the pain away and I felt hungover the next day because I am pretty sure they gave my morphine. I would love to know what your doctor says on wednesday and def. keep the appt. Even if the pain is over with. I do not have any advice though because I haven't had the pain in my back. Just my belly. Sorry sweety and I hope you are feeling better!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I had that once and it was an ovarian cyst that had ruptured on its own. By the time I got to the doctor and they did an ultrasound they couldn't see it any more but my doc said that was what it probably was. There are a great many nerves in the pelvis that go down the leg and into the back so inflammation and/or tension there can cause pain in the legs and back. I am so sorry you couldn't get into the ER for some relief. Don't cancel your doctor appointment, please! Pain like that needs to be checked out. Good luck!
deleted_user
deleted_user
i have had a pain similar to what you described also...3 times and they were all ovarian cyst related. once i know was a rupture and this last one was just a large one they removed 4 weeks ago and the pain went away right after the lapo.
deleted_user
deleted_user
oh yah...i sure hope you are feeling better soon, these pelvic pains are not any fun!!!! feeling for you!
deleted_user
deleted_user
im not sure whats causing your pain. you should prolly make an appointment with your gynae to make sure everything is ok. hope you feel better! good luck
taters90
taters90
Thanks ladies, I only have slight pain today.. that horrendus pain lasted 2.5 days! With the most pain on the 1st full day. I think I need to see the doctor..Maybe an ultrasound is in order? Im not sure. It's tomorrow early morning. Ill let you all know how it goes, thanks for your help!
Much love :) and hope you're all well
Tate
deleted_user
deleted_user
glad you are starting to feel better!! Hopefully the pain stays away for you and that was a one time thing!
taters90
taters90
Just to let you know I went to the GP yesterday. He thinks my pain is getting so bad it's re-associating itself to other parts of my body *joy*.... He says it depends which nerves are hit etc.

BUT he said he isn't 100% sure, it's what he is taking from everything I told him. Best to ask the specialist next week.


Hope everyone is well!
xoxo
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hey, I'm new to this site but I have been having pain very similar to yours so I felt I should reply.

Almost every month, I get pain my my very low back that can be so bad I can't walk and it shoots down my thighs. It almost feels like being paralyzed for a few hours. They recently discovered I have been having severe problems with my pelvic floor muscles and a lot of it is due to knots in the muscles and the fact that it is hitting nerves. If you haven't tried it, you should have the doctor check to see if you have any unusual tightness in your pelvic floor muscles.

I know I see a physical therapist along with my regular doctor and it has slowly been getting better.

I hope you figure everything out!
SSWarning
SSWarning
Yea, it sounded a lot like a rupturing cyst. I've had this happen and by the time I got in for an ultra sound, the fluid was no longer visible.

So as far as your GP is saying is that you are experiencing "referred pain". That term always makes me scratch my head! How can "referred pain" be that bad and only last a few days. I think it sounds more like a rupturing cyst and seems to be done and over with. I know this happened quite a few days ago but if you experience this again, it's best to relax and keep your feet up for at least the first 24 hours. I also will use an ice pack, some will use heat, whatever works best for you.

Hope you are feeling better sweetie!!

STAY GOLD!
Stephaniew