Anxiety with an ovarian cyst

Yep, had a simple cyst diagnosed last year, had to have a prolapse repair this year, so asked if that could be removed while I was asleep, I had ultrasound to make sure it was still there, and it had grown.

So Long story short, had ovary with cyst removed and prolapse repair done, all ok.

The prolapse which was a posterior one was causing problems with b m's, a lot of bleeding and fissure, which are gradually getting a bit better.

So yes all these things together do have you thinking all sorts of things.

The cyst can cause dragging pains, it's likely to be that, and piles can cause bleeding. .x.

Morgan,

Of course, most people go down the dark tunnel a bit when there is pain/blood. Good that you saw the Dr. right away. Did he/she tell you how large it is? Will it go away on it's own. Cysts are common and can go away on their own. But one that makes you have to lay down to be comfortable sounds like it needs further treatment. Did they tell you just to deal with the pain?

My cysts did not cause pain or symptoms other than monthly bloating, but got so large they caused severe constipation. The cysts were caused by severe endometriosis which did not cause pain either.

In addition, I too was diagnosed with hemorrhoids after some rectal bleeding, at age 21. I too paniced initially but learned that the very occassional bleeding was nothing to worry about. In my case, it is very infrequent and minimal. It has never been as bad as the first incident which was quite startling.

I suggest getting a second opinion. Months of pain with no treatment plan is not satisfactory. Debilitating pain as you described is unacceptable. I saw 3 Internists for the constipation, who sent me home to "let nature take it's course". Not even suggesting laxatives. They all took x-rays they never looked at! Finally, at my annual gyno visit my Dr. found huge cysts that had suddenly developed since my last visit. He incorrectly diagnosed ovarian cancer, which turned out to be endometriosis. I never had the pain that normally is experienced. But I did need surgery to remove 10 lbs. of cysts! In hind sight my 'minor' symptoms of heavy bleeding, bloating all made sense, but many times Drs. make light of 'female' problems. You need a Dr. you trust who is your health management partner.

When my surgeon asked me to bring the x-rays to my initial visit I was relieved and shocked. He discounted cancer with a 98% confidence level just from the x-rays. Even I could see the cysts when he put them up to the light. The other 3 Drs. I had seen didn't look at them. I've had several friends who have been religious about their health care who have had to push to get further treatment for nagging symptoms their Drs. have dismissed. They all sought 2nd opinions and were found to have serious but treatable issues.

So, be your own advocate. Fight for your health. Get a second opinion, find relief. Do not be afraid, be relentless until you have a treatment plan you trust.