I went for my regular doctor catch up yesterday and my abdomen was swollen and i was in a lot of pain so was sent to the surgical assessment unit In the hospital. I didn’t want to go as I knew I’d just be waiting hours for nothing! I went, they did the same tests as usual, couldn’t give me a CT without a specialist check as it would be too much radiation following previous scans. I was there for over 8 hours and came away with nothing. I was told I need to wait for my gastro app and also to have a gyny app as I could have cysts on my ovaries or endometriosis. To be honest, no one seems to have any idea and I’m just being passed back and forth with no answers! I just want the pain to stop. Getting to the point where I feel as though it’s ruining my life now. 8 months is ages

I had CT scan internal scan and told kidneys fine ovaries fine and no fibroids. Pain comes and goes and feel worse with periods. [@Doctorpatient]‍ is there a doctor that can read this thread and shed some light?

Hi Hollie, 

yes thats what they are checking me for Saturday! I had a 12cm ovarian cyst 2 years ago on my right!! And I had urine infections constantly! And a burining sensation down below! 

After a year of going back and fourth to doctors i ended up being rushed to hospital with kidney infection high temp and then rushed to surgery to have a stent fitted in kidney, where they found a tumour which ended up being the cyst! Which was later removed!

i have said the same for last 6 months! As same symptoms only difference is the blood in stools but I'm thinking is the cyst pushing on my intestines this time like it did my bladder!

goid luck I will let you know Sat if mine ends up being a ovarian cyst 

How is everyone getting on? Anyone had any answers yet? 

I had a ultrasound on keineys bladder and ovarrys this only showed a small fibroid 19mm she said it wouldn't cause pain! Also ha a colonoscopy last week which looked fine they took several biopsys!! So awaiating results now! Still having left side lower pain :( fed up keep going back and fourth to doctors! 

Ive been to see a Gastro specialist and now I’m having a colonoscopy and an endoscopy. He said the fresh blood in my stools is new and from the colon and the dark blood is old and from the stomach. I will update when I’ve had them and I know more x 

Hi marset,

i was just reading your post and your symptoms seem similar to mine. 

I’m being tested for inflammatory bowel disease or any problems down there my pain is exactly as you described. 

I also have another underlying medical condition causing widespread pain and sharp pains that interrupt me walking with extreme fatigue. I have been referred to a rheumatologist to investigate this as it could be an autoimmune disorder or even something called “fibromyalgia” I wasn’t clued up with any of this I just told my GP I was suffering pain everywhere most days to the point I’ve had to take a break from work. 

The pain and gastro problems started 1 year ago and I ignored the signs until it got this bad so don’t stop pushing when you’re suffering. 

Maybe worth a mentioning this to your GP and get a second opinion. 

Hope this helps. Feel free to message if you have any questions 

xx

hi 

your pain and symptoms are identical to mine and I’m waiting for a colonoscopy to check for Bowel disease . 

Just wanted to know Did you get any more answers? 

Thanks xx

hi,

i had had my colonoscopy and it showed inflammation in bowel which they think could of been caused by anti acid tablets and I also had 4 internal hameroids which they are going to band. Pain eventually eases about 3 weeks after colonoscopy and I have also stopped eating fruit veg with seeds so that could of helped  pain.

goodluck and hope you get answers soon xx