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Horrendous pain in my pelvis - what to do

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Pcospelvis · 18/02/2024 16:03

I have PCOS and haven’t had a period in 2.5 years, and I have complex cysts on my ovaries currently. I was meant to go for a scan 6 months ago but totally forgot about it (was going through a lot of stress, but I know, stupid) and I haven’t heard anything since. Since I wasn’t having any pain I’ve just left it. I work and have a young autistic DS with very complex needs, and I just don’t have time to focus on me.

I woke up with an ache in the middle of my pelvis today, which has been worsening since despite taking paracetamol. I’ve been on the sofa most of the day and it’s uncomfortable to change position. I’d say it’s about an 8/10 at the moment.

I’m getting dizzy and nauseous when I walk. The pain doesn’t come in waves, it’s just there, a constant cramping pain.

Because I do have PCOS I’m not sure whether to wait it out, but it started at 9am and has just worsened. As it’s Monday tomorrow I’m not sure whether to just get through it and go to the GP tomorrow.

It’s so hard with my little boy right now and I’m unsure if this is an emergency or not, but I struggle leaving him at moment.

And if this is helpful, I have already had my colon, gallbladder and appendix removed.

Any advice or support would be so appreciated right now.

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soupfiend · 18/02/2024 16:06

Diverticulitis/infection?
Pulled a tendon or muscle which could prevent you functioning properly?
Bowel problems?
PCOS related problems?

All of these require A+E

I had severe abdominal pain recently, couldnt get a GP appointment for over a week, paramedic called an ambulance but then made me an appointment with an OOH GP, by then it had settled down a bit. When I finally saw the GP he said in such situations you just go to A+E, you need to be seen and abdominal pain can have so many causes. Some of which are dangerous.

Pcospelvis · 18/02/2024 16:27

Feels like where my womb/ovaries are doesn’t feel anything bowel related and I had a flexi sigmoidoscopy a couple months ago and all fine

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BaroqueInterlude · 18/02/2024 16:29

It might be caused by the cysts on your ovaries - as pp said, you need A&E - you don't want a burst cyst.

soupfiend · 18/02/2024 16:30

He said to me, treat severe abdominal pain the same way you would treat chest pain, it needs emergency attention

CuntRYMusicStar · 18/02/2024 16:32

I had a cyst on my ovary burst, it was excruciating. I would go get checked out if I were you.

Fionaville · 18/02/2024 16:35

You need to get yourself seen and look after yourself for the sake of your child. I say this as a 'medical issue procrastinator' myself (I'm rubbish at following up appointments or even making them in the first place)
That level of pain isn't normal. Don't leave it. Get yourself to a&e

Justkeepswimmingswimming · 18/02/2024 16:35

I would say 8/10 pain requires medical attention.

AllTheWatersTurnedToClouds · 18/02/2024 16:48

I had an ovarian cyst, while waiting for surgery they said if I get sudden onset of pain to got to a&e

Pcospelvis · 18/02/2024 18:16

I’ve come to the hospital and they think a cyst has burst but I’m waiting for bloods

no one here with me because my DP is looking after our little boy, family refusing to help because it’s a work night

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