Cervical Spondylosis :: Facet Injections & Dorsal Root Ganglion Blocks
About 3 years ago I saw my GP as my neck started to crackle and my head was veering to the right but I was told that there was nothing to worry about. It got progressively worse and 10 months ago I had a normal style X-ray which disclosed I had spondylosis. Nothing was done except that I had several physio and acupuncture sessions but these did not help the pain. I then tried reiki, head massage and osteopathy and had several sessions of each. Nothing helped. I was then referred to a pain control specialist (PCS) who did 2 procedures:
Facet injections & Dorsal root ganglion blocks
in my head and neck followed by physiotherapy. None of this helped in spite of being assured by the PCS that most people do benefit from these procedures. The pains by now had become quite excruciating and increased day by day and the quality of my life deteriorated even more. I had already been taking Dihydrocodeine, Amitriptyline and Paracetamol combined for my diabetic neuropathy but none of these had any effect on my neck and head pains. The PCS then put me on Fentanyl patches and increased the strength up to 25 mph. With these I found sometimes the pain would increase not decrease. He then prescribed Oxycontin. It did not agree with me and I had unpleasant side effects so I could not continue with this. The PCS then sent me for an MRI and this showed moderate degenerative changes. I also had a CT scan which showed slight calcification which he said was in line with other people. I am now waiting to see a neurosurgeon. I spend most of the time from when I wake up lying down with a hot bag around my neck and an ice pack on my head as any continuous movement increases the pain. When I saw all these therapists the only exercise suggested was to move my head from left to right. My shoulders have really stiffened up now and I feel that I do need some other exercise for this. Having read Catherine's letter to Darren I saw that she was given a tape for relaxation which I would greatly appreciate a copy of if Catherine reads this. I would be more than prepared to reimburse for the cost time and effort of doing this for me. I do not want to leave any stone unturned as I do not know how long it will be before I see the neurosurgeon or even if anything hopeful comes out of it. If I have any good results from seeing him I will post these developments and any advice on this site in the hope that it may help other sufferers.
Symptoms Of Ruptured Cyst?
Symptoms of ruptured cyst?
View 5 RepliesOvarian Cyst :: Laparoscopy And Ruptured Removal?
I have been very ill and in a lot of pain since August, going backwards and forwards to my doctors, even got admitted to hospital in August with suspected appendicitis but got sent home.
However last weekend I got rushed into hospital with awful sharp pains in my right side of pelvis and ended up having a laparoscopy where they found a cyst that had ruptured and leaked fluid all around my ovary so they had to cut me lower down to clean it all out and remove the sack! I was in hospital for 2 nights being sick and in pain.
I came home last Tuesday night and have had horrific shoulder pain from the gas and I can't manage to walk more than a couple of mins without getting shooting pains where I've been cut and being exhausted after.
I've been signed off work for 2 weeks, I'm a nursery nurse so a lot of lifting, sitting on the floor and getting up and down is involved! I'm worried I won't be better by next week and will need more time off, how long was you off work for with this or similar procedure? Any tips to speed up my recovery?
Bartholin Cyst Ruptured How Long Will I Bleed For?
I was diagnosed w/ Bartholin cyst that burned until it ruptured. Dr. Gave me antibiotics. How long will I bleed for?
View 1 RepliesRuptured Cyst Or What? The Pain Only Lasted An Hour
Last night my boyfriend and I had intercourse and all of the sudden I had a horrible pain overcome my lower abdomen and pelvic area. At the same time, I had very sharp shooting pains to my rectum. It was literally unbearable and I was almost in tears. I've had a similar pain in the past and I went to the hospital. They diagnosed it as a ruptured ovarian cyst. The only difference this time is that the pain only lasted for a little while (about an hour). Last time it lasted for at least two days. Last night after the pain ended I had trouble breathing and a very fast heart rate.
View 2 RepliesRuptured Ovarian Cyst :: Bloating And Loss Of Appetite
I'm 48 years old, and had a ruptured ovarian cyst two and half weeks ago. CT scan shows I have two more cysts ... One each side. They are only small, 2cms right and 3/4cms left. My Consultant says I should have another scan in four months to monitor them. There are some questions over whether I'm menopausal or not. My GP says I am and blood tests have convinced her but my Consultant is a little hesitant and says it's hard to be sure. (No periods but have more a coil).
My concern at the moment is the bloating and loss of appetite, feeling full after little food, and constipation. My Consultant says that she will refer me to Gastro Doc incase it's IBS which has thrown me into confusion. From what I've read, these symptoms are typical and I guess I want some reassurance from people with similar experiences. And any advice on how long the bloating will last for -
Ruptured Ovarian Cyst - Brownish Coloured Blood
I was told I had a 2.7cm cyst on right ovary was told it had has hard particles not sure what this means....anyway I've been bleeding since Jan 1st stopped for a total of 2 weeks about 4 weeks ago since I've had like brownish coloured blood not heavy until today I had a severe sharp pain on my right side earlier and bled quite heavily after it was bright red now the bleeding calmed down now but I now have a dull constant pain on my right side unsure of what's happened!? I was told last year I had a cyst they were concerned about but was told 3 weeks later it had disappeared until March when I was told the cyst is in fact still there and it grew have gynecologist on 4th June I am 27 can anyone help in regards to if maybe my cyst has twisted or ruptured with this pain?
View 11 RepliesOvarian Cyst :: Ruptured - No Treatment Done, Pain Intensifies
About three weeks ago after an exercise test where we had to do 35 curl ups a cyst I had apparently ruptured.
My doctor said it was constipation and after It didn't fade and only worsened, we went to the ER. They wanted to give me a Pap Smear, it would be easiest, but I had never used tampons only pads, never had sex, never stuck anything up there so the doctor out of courtesy for the could be painful hymen tearing had to go the long route with an Ultrasound that showed nothing and a CT scan that showed the ruptured Ovarian cyst.
They told me my body would work itself out, I was young, these happen to a lot of women, the pain will stop in a few days, and to schedule an after appointment with my doctor and Gyne.
I put both off because I was annoyed my female doctor did not consider a young woman would possibly have an ovarian cyst and didn't want to clear my schedule for Gyne.
The pain keeps getting worse. It started out with occasional sharp aches, now it feels like something sharp keeps pinching my sides constantly. I don't feel like eating, I keep getting small fevers and sensations like I will vomit, and a firey pain that surges through my lower abdomen that I've only found the way to stop it is to down an ibuprofen and as much water as possible. I've now developed fatigue and shortness of breath that onsets with my morning bike rides and I can hardly stay awake.
It hurts on both sides--originally only the right side and I'm on birth control. So I shouldn't be developing a second. (Started birth control after the emergency room visit and after my period had started).
I don't know what to do. I don't want to trust my doc again and emergency room visits are costly. Is it the ruptured cyst doing this? How can I fix it? I don't think it's working itself out.
Ruptured Ovarian Cyst :: Extreme Pain During Periods
Can you please tell me what, "both ovaries are heterogeneous in attenuation" means? Also, Could you please explain these findings and if there is cause to be concerned? "The right ovary measures 4.4 x 4.2 x 4.4 cm and there is a 4.1 x 3.7 x 4 cm complex cyst which may be hemorrhagic as well as free fluid in the cul de sac on both right and left side."
View 1 RepliesRuptured Ovarian Cyst :: How Long The Pain Lasts?
can anybody advise me on how long I should still be experiencing pain after a ruptured cyst?
I had a cyst which ruptured in June, and I'm still getting pain . Although it's only now and then when the pain comes ( for example pre menstrual or even when I need the toilet) it can be debilitating.
Ovarian Cyst :: Ruptured 3 Years Ago - Unbearable Pain
I had a ruptured cyst on my ovaries nearly 3 years ago now during the summer and was in hospital for 2 days. The hospital staff couldn't have been worse and that is literally the only information I know, that I had a cyst and it burst. I never have any follow up appointments, my GP wasn't informed or got in touch so I thought nothing of it. 3 years later I have the most horrendous pain mainly after and something during sex. I have ovary pain throughout the month which becomes unbearable come mid cycle. It feels literally like someone is squeezing my ovaries. I struggle to use the toilet when at its worse. And overall I know there's more to it but doctors have always dismissed me and just told me I have bad periods and to take pain killers. I take 50g codeine that doesn't move the pain only slightly dulls it and makes me feel really ill and sick. It affects my work and sex life massively. I'm 21 and have had issues from being 18. Has anyone had continued pain after a ruptured cyst?
View 2 RepliesRuptured Ovarian Cyst :: Loss Of Appetite And Pelvic Pain
I'm 21 years old and was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) because I was constantly suffering from ruptured cysts to my right ovary. The symptoms of a ruptured cyst are extremely uncomfortable nausea, pelvic/back pain and the biggest thing is the loss of appetite.
I struggle a lot with loss of appetite whenever I have a ruptured ovarian cyst and this is the worst thing about it. I can't eat or drink anything without getting nauseous. Nothing appeals to me so I end up not eating very much throughout the day and because very weak and tired.
Every time I go to the doctors they just tell me to eat, well it's not that simple.
Has anyone else experienced this problem and how did they cope with it? What did you do to help you eat and get over the nausea?
Ruptured Ovarian Cyst :: Daily Pain And Horrendous Abdominal Bloating
How long after an ovarian cyst rupture does it take to lose the extra weight and bloating? And is it normal to continue having extreme pain for weeks after?
I am assuming the rupture occurred a little over 2 weeks ago because that is when I started bleeding (2 days after my period stopped) and having severe pain in my abdomen. I bled for 2 more weeks and continued having daily pain and horrendous abdominal bloating. Went to the ER 2 days ago because the pain was agonizing and they told me I had fluid in my abdomen from a ruptured ovarian cyst. I have gained 10 pounds since this started, all while eating way less than normal because it hurts to eat too much. It feels like I have a basketball in my stomach. According to the doctors the pain should have gone away after a couple days of rupturing but it's still there after more than 2 weeks and I'm still bloated and gained 2 more pounds in just the last 2 days. How long until I start feeling some relief and get my weight back under control?
Ovulation And Ovaries :: What Is Causing My Ovarian Cyst Pain If It Hasnt Ruptured?
what is causing my ovarian cyst pain if it hasn't ruptured? I am having severe pains that come and go. They can last up to 20 minutes and i cant move. It is so frequent at least twice a day. But the doctor just keeps watching to see what it is doing. I cant stand the pain. What could the reason my cyst hurts so much?
View 1 RepliesSuspected Hemochromatosis :: Hair Loss, Unhealthy Skin Tone And Erectile Dysfunction
Right about 2 years ago my health changed and started on a downward spiral, I am a 29yr old male nearly 30 and around this time in 2012 I began having hair thinning all over the body including head and gradually getting worse, my skin has a unhealthy dark tone to it and I'm always tired and then a a few months later the biggest shocker came and I started having erectile dysfunction, I was hoping all these issues would correct itself but obviously I'm here now and nothing is getting better and depression has set in, in all those time I done a few blood tests and the most recent 1 I noticed my iron level is in the red at 35 unml/L and the normal range says 6-25, also the Ferritin test done in a different blood test shows 285 and a lot of information on this internet says normal for a adult male should be below 150? Doctors haven't noticed any of this, I wondered if anyone can shed any light if these numbers are of great concern?
View 21 RepliesOvarian Cyst :: Open Surgery For Large Cyst While Pregnant
I am going for surgery on a large cyst. I am expecting a baby so I am anxious about having to have surgery during this time. Has anyone been through similar and were ok and the baby was ok?
Also what were your experiences of the surgery pain relief and stitches etc?? Did it take you long to recover. Also if anyone has had this surgery pregnant or not I would love to hear from you but if you were what stage of pregnancy did you have surgery?
Ovarian Cyst :: Suffered Hair Loss Due To Cyst?
I had a simple 13cm cyst removed from my broad ligament (next to ovary) at the end of June. It had been causing me issues for at least 6 months, including sharp pains, which I thought were linked to the digestive system at first. I had a laparoscopy and feel much better in myself.
The week before surgery, I began to noticeably lose hair from my head. It's now been coming out for nearly 8 weeks. Luckily I had a lot of hair to start with but I've now had to have it cut shorter as looked awful and I must have lost half my hair or more. :o( I've had blood tests and everything seems fine, so Dr thinks it must have been the stress that the cyst was putting on my body, esp with sharp pains etc. I have found this link to PCOS but not large cysts and wondered if anyone else had suffered in the same way and if so, how long the hair loss continued?
Bartholin's Cyst :: Solid Cyst Removed
i had a solid cyst removed on friday its worse than childbirth, i have had 4 babies so i should know. i am swollen black and blue,can not walk or sit down feel depressed,no one can understand how bad the pain is.in hospital they did give me morphine that did take the edge of the pain.but i am home now and it kills!. i've tried to think of things i can do to get the pain away like cold flannels. and spray with a shower nothing helps.
View 2 RepliesMononucleosis :: How Would I Know If My Spleen Ruptured?
I am a 30 year old female who was diagnosed with mono April 19, 2014. It has been quite the challenge caring for my 7 month old and having to take time from work. I never had the fever, although I have the other fun mono symptoms such as discomfort in shoulder blades and under ribs from liver and spleen. I have visited both my physician and GI doctor and they can not feel any swelling which is good. I am 6 weeks into the disease and feel pretty good. I am happy to report my bloodwork came back normal yesterday. Last night, my 7 month old kicked me in the back (upper left side of my shoulder) while sleeping next to me. My anxiety alarm went off. I am not in pain, however I am feeling a light discomfort in the side and back of ribs. Of course I'm freaking out and thinking something is wrong with my spleen....anxiety can do terrible things to the brain...so maybe its all in my head? Someone told me you would need a blow to the abdomen in order to rupture the spleen and not to worry. How would I know if my spleen ruptured?
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