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Ovarian Dermoid Cyst - Very Painful!!

  1. I started having pain in my lower left side in October of last year, it wasnt too bad so I didnt go to the doctors until january as I thought it may go away. I suspected I may have a Cyst and told the doctor and he refered me for a scan. I had a scan in mid Feb and I was diagnosed with a Dermoid Ovarian Cyst, it was about 3.5cm. I had another scan the other day and it has grown to 5cm. I have been refered to a gynocologist and been told that its going to take 20 weeks. I went back to the doctors because its causing me a lot of pain, but he said just to take pain killers (which doesnt really help) Iv been getting really really tired lately and doctor thinks that it could be related to the cyst.

    The pain is getting me down, today I was in agony, I had a really sharp pain and I couldnt move, I was in tears. Im not going to be seen for another 4 months at least and I dont know what to do! Im worried its going to grow bigger.

    Has anyone else been through similar experiences? How can I relieve the pain, Iv tired pain killers and warm baths but nothing works. Im only little and worried about how big the cyst is going to get, how quickly do these things grow? Mine got 1.5cm bigger in 5 weeks, so Im hoping it might stop for a bit!

    Thank you

  2. You could be virtually pain free and able to go about your normal everyday business if your GP chose to treat you correctly,, you have a proven painful medical condition and for whatever reason your GP is causing you needless suffering,, when his / her job is supposed to be the opposite,, s / he should be ashamed of themselves but somehow I doubt this individual will be sad

  3. I'm a very similar position at the moment with a painful cyst. Can I ask you how long it took for you to get a transvagalscan after your doctors appointment. I've been wait 4 weeks for a scan (and still waiting). I have been in pain everyday.

    I've just been taking paracetamol.

    This pain is dreadrul. I understand how you feel.

  4. Hi i am 54yrs old had various scans that show i have a dermoid ovary cyst,3inches,i have now been in pain about 5months off and on,been admitted to hospital,given pain killers and sent home,my tummy looks like im 7months pregnant,i went to see my gynecologist ,he said dermoid cysts do not have nerves,NO but they can push other organs,and sent me home for 4weeks saying its possible ibs,(he was going on holiday ,hope he had fun grr,,going to see him monday hm will see?what he says ill let you know.i am still in lots pain ,and swollen tummy,i have slept in my recliner for months now as cannot sleep in my bed ,because of the pain,please dont let them fob us off,we after all are the sufferers,,,,,,ill report back ,ps heat pad helps and pain killers

  5. hi just to let you know whats happening,well im going in hospital on monday 12th march ,having dermoid and both ovaries removed,i told the sugeon just take it out had enough of months of pain,,,he agreed,,,,got to have bikini line cut, ill let you know of the outcome,hes even going to take pic of it for me yuk lol fight on girls you will get it done.let u know on my return ,

  6. I'm 19, I went to the doctors over a year ago, with really bad bloating, dodgy periods and pain during sex. I was given a pregnancy test, which was negative and sent away. The pain got worse and I went back just over a month ago. I got diagnosed with an ovarian cyst. Measuring 13x8cm. Pretty big! I've been for loads of blood tests and examinations sad I have an MRI booked in and my operation soon after. I have to have a laparoscopy and have a Fallopian tube and an ovary removed. I'm so scared!

    You'll be fine, honestly!

  7. hi all just to let you know i had op,came home today,resting .well ,after the op which he done yesterday,My surgeon came to see me this am and said i could go home as i was do ok,he also said he was so sorry.....but he discovered my dermoid cyst was twisted 3 and half times hidden below my urterus,so you see the scan didnt show it were twisted,as this can ruptor,(not good)he said how sorry he was saying it was ibs causing this pain,,,,,,,i know my body......i knew my pain was this dermoid not IBS.....anyway its been removed along with my ovaries,,,,yes a bit painful to move about ,be 12 weeks to recover,but NOW theres a light at the tunnel,i can only get better ,,,,,have staples removed on monday,ill let you know of my recovery.reply to abcos93-----it be fine go for it girl,it will be fine,staff were fantastic towards me,dont be scared get rid of it tc,(GIRLS DONT SIT BACK KEEP ON AND YOUR BE LISTERNED TO IN THE END,,,I WAS,)tc all

  8. Hi, I too have been diagnosed with a dermoid cyst. I had a gynae appointment yesterday, where all that happened was a blood test & told to come back in four weeks. I am disappointed I wasn't put on the waiting list for surgery yet as I've been in constant pain since the beginning of February with three bouts of very severe pain. I also feel like my mood is really low & wonder if other sufferers have experienced this?

  9. I too had extremely severe pain & presented myself to the out of hours GP & ended up in A&E as the pain was on my right side & they couldnt be sure it wasnt appendicitis. I had loads of blood tests & was admitted to a ward & the next morning they were not convinced it was appendicitis so i was sent for an ultrasound which was extremely painful as they were pushing down hard to see things. It transpired that my huge cyst on my ovary had ruptured & dumped its contents into my abdomen & i had a laparoscopy & they removed remains of the cyst & the fluid & washed out my abdomen. My bellybutton scar hurts the worst & i cant bear to have clothing on it.

  10. I emailed my consultant following my outpatient appointment and he agreed i should be put straight on the list for surgery.I had my laparoscopic cystectomy on Monday & know what you mean about the pain, I can't

    bear clothing touching the scars either. So relieved to be rid of the cyst though.

  11. hello all," wow" im almost back to normal,been 9weeks since i had the nasty dermoid tumor removed,scar is now shrunk to 7inches from 10inches,doing great,tummys going down to,another 3 weeks and ill be exercising,cant wait,still got be careful lifting etc but feel wonderful,i would have have been left in agony if i had not persisted in phoning my gyney,all i can say is thanks to my doctor gp i mean,and me phoning nonstop,i was told it was ibs yeah right,,,,,i had the nasty gremlin removed all 3inches of it yuk gone ye haw,DONT GIVE UP GIRLS ,SPEAK UP,ITS YOUR BODY AFTER ALL,GODBLESS ALL AND GET BETTER SOON ,mags

  12. just quick word,i wish all of you all the best tc mags

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