Re: Ovarian Cyst; was: Neurontin(long, sorry)

[Guest guest]

Hi !

Three years ago I started having very bad pains in my upper abdomen.

I finally knew I had to go to ER because I've had surgery before (gall

bladder) and it felt like that kind of pain. My husband took me there

and I was immediately diagnosed with appendicitis and they scheduled

me for surgery. I asked why my pain was in my upper ab. and they said

sometimes the pain " looks for a place to go " When they did the pelvic

exams I really hurt when they touched the area where the appendix is

located (I was writhing in pain) They did exrays, ultra sound and

some other tests and found that I had an ovarian cyst that ruptured

and that is what was causing my pain. I was in the ER for about 8

hours (on Halloween!) and the pain eventually went away.

At a follow up visit with my OB/GYN, she said it would not likely

happen again. Well, within a couple of months it happened twice. I

recognized what was going on and took Aleve right away.

This time I didn't recognize it right away because so much time had

gone by. The pain was getting bad (again in the upper ab area) and I

finally figured it out! I took some Motrin and it subsided in about

an hour.

I'm definately going through some " stuff " . I've battled Irritable

Bowel Syndrome - still have it but know how to control it. Then came

the bad heartburn with a Hiatal Hernia (sp?) which I got under

control. Then the ovarian cysts. Then more recently the Fibromyalgia

(last Fall) - got that under control. Within six months of that

diagnosis I got the Vestibuldynia (sp?) (June) and then last week I

was diagnosed with Lichen Schlerosis. It seems like I

get " everything " - fortunately my twin is healthier than me - although

she does have the classic signs of Fibromyalgia, she's just not

diagnosed yet - she needs a new Doc, I think.

I can and will get better. A lot of it is the support I get here. I

fell apart during a visit with my psychiatrist (I see her once a

month) because I didn't know anyone else with VV and I really needed

to speak with other women about it. Within days of that visit I went

crazy on the internet and found this board. The best therapy is here,

I think. She was giving me info on Fibromyalgia Support groups in the

area - The FM is a walk in the park compared the the VV!

Anyway, sorry so long. It's great to vent sometimes!

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> Oh my goodness, poor girl. If it's not one thing it's another. Are

you

> doing a little better by now? Where does ovarian cyst hurt? Is it in

> your side?

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[Guest guest]

Can you tell us how you got the fibromyalgia under control?

Dusty

[Guest guest]

You just go ahead and talk. that is how we all learn. Now on the Irritable Bowel. What is it and how are you controlling it? Sorry to be so ignorant. hugs, ML

[Guest guest]

ML - Irritable Bowel Syndrome can be either chronic constipation

(which I had all my life) OR it can be chronic diahrea or combinations

of both. I went from the C to the D type eight years ago. Man I was

going all the time and afraid to leave the house - I had to be near a

bathroom until about 2:00 in the afternoon. I finally learned how

much coffee I could drink (only one cup in the a.m. because I like it

strong), as well as how much water I could have in the a.m. (too much

water makes me go, too). I also changed the times I took my Paxil - if

I take it before I have lunch that can trigger the IBS. Now I go back

and forth from C to D. It's a real delicate balance. I have to eat a

lot of fiber and fruit. Water is good, also, but not too early in the

a.m. It sounds ridiculous, but it works and it took me about two

years to sort it all out - without medication, thank goodness!

> You just go ahead and talk. that is how we all learn. Now on the

Irritable

> Bowel. What is it and how are you controlling it? Sorry to be so

ignorant.

> hugs, ML

[Guest guest]

mojo: okay..now when do you take the Paxil? And what is the Paxil for? thanks ML who likes STRONG coffee TOO! only one cup in the morning...

[Guest guest]

Good grief. Your body is not your friend right now, is it. I wonder

what is behind all of that.

Neurontin works when your pain is caused by your nerves overfiring. It

keeps them from overfiring. If you have some *real* cause which is

giving you a #2 on the pain scale, but your nerves are overfiring, it

can make it feel like a #10. Or if the cause of the pain has stopped

but your nerves continue firing, then you still feel the pain.

> Hi !

> Three years ago I started having very bad pains in my upper

abdomen.

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[Guest guest]

Hi ML: I take the Paxil after I have food in my stomache or it will

cause diahrea (sp?) If I am feeling constipated I take it earlier

to help me " go " . (LOL)

I have been on Paxil for about 12 years. I take it for anxiety and

depression. Mostly anxiety. I inherited a chemical imbalance -

most of my sibs have it, too. Lots of mental illness in my family,

but only one of the 10 of us is diabled as far as not being able to

work. I used to have the social anxiety where I couldn't go to

parties, etc. I would rather die than do any type of public

speaking. I still hate public speaking (who doesn't?) but I can do

it, now when I need to for my job. The Paxil changed my life in

that I feel so normal. I only take 20 mgs and it works well for me.

When things are good I can go down to 15 mgs, but if I go any lower

my " stuff " returns.

My job as a salesperson is very stressful and I know this

contributes to my illness. Luckily my husband literally shares my

job and he is doing most of the work right now. I work for one of

the largest banks in the country and it is not really " legal " what

we are doing but all the bosses (right up to the top guy)know we do

it and we've been allowed to do this for almost 6 years. Our boss

is very willing to hire my husband instead of me but I only have 7

years until I am eligible for retirement with health benefits so we

are keeping it the way it is. I am fearful that with all the bank

mergers someday someone will put a stop to it, though. (I like to

worry about everything)

Just had my cup of very strong coffee (yum). Do you like espresso,

too?

> mojo: okay..now when do you take the Paxil? And what is the

Paxil for?

> thanks ML who likes STRONG coffee TOO! only one cup in the

morning...

[Guest guest]

Your body is not your friend right now

, You are very correct about that! My shrink says I am killing

myself with my stress. I've learned not to stress so much at work

but I need to teach my husband that, too.

I thought the Neutronin was working (today I will start with 3 pills)

and it probably was, but last night my 17 year old daughter had a

panic attack (at least that's what we think it was) I need to get

her to a doc ASAP this week. She is at a very vulnerable age,

applying for colleges, trying to figure out what she wants to do in

life, etc. I sure remember all of that. Anyway, I had a lot of

burning down there last night after a week or so of feeling pretty

good (not able to wear undies or clothing very much but no burning)

The stress sure makes a huge difference.

This board really helps - I come here everyday now and you ladies

help so much. Thanks!

Love

Molly

[Guest guest]

MoJo: ya got your mojo workin HUH?

Espresso is really not my favorite. There is more CAFFEINE in real coffee than espresso! I used to work for *BUCKS!

I know how stressful banking is! THAT is the job I quit! Had to stand..no reason why a chair at my station to sit when no customers but no no no! STAND STAND STAND...there went the piriformis muscle! Plus the pressure to get *new* accounts LOL "how many refferals did you get today, ML?" And I LOVE to sell...I felt sorry for the others who were NOT so inclined. It was hard for them ...we were all EXPECTED to get them! The way I see it is THEIR loss.

You sound like your boss is good to all of you. love, ML

[Guest guest]

Fibro, IBS and VV makes me think you need to rule out

a gluten intolerance.

~ Ciara ~

<<ML - Irritable Bowel Syndrome can be either chronic

constipation (which I had all my life) OR it can be

chronic diahrea or combinations of both. I went from

the C to the D type eight years ago. Man I was going

all the time and afraid to leave the house - I had to

be near a bathroom until about 2:00 in the afternoon.

I finally learned how much coffee I could drink (only

one cup in the a.m. because I like it strong), as well

as how much water I could have in the a.m. (too much

water makes me go, too). I also changed the times I

took my Paxil - if I take it before I have lunch that

can trigger the IBS. Now I go back

and forth from C to D. It's a real delicate balance.

I have to eat a lot of fiber and fruit. Water is

good, also, but not too early in the a.m. It sounds

ridiculous, but it works and it took me about two

years to sort it all out - without medication, thank goodness!>>

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