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Follow Up U/S (LR) - update in comments - More silly questions from me...Surprising, I know.

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edited June 2014 in Getting Pregnant
Since our loss in late April, I have had 3-4 episodes of severe lower abdominal pain all on the left side (from my pubic bone to the crest of my hip).  The first time was about 2 weeks post-loss and woke me up from sleeping in the middle of the night.  It took everything in me to roll onto all fours and try to breathe.  I seriously contemplated calling an ambulance as DH was at work but I couldn't figure out how I would open the door for them.  I managed to breathe (read bawl my eyes out and gasp for air) through the pain for about 30 minutes and somehow made it to my feet.  I walked slowly around our apartment trying to decide what to do and it seemed that walking relieved the pain.  All in all it was about 1 hour of pain and then next morning, the area where it hurt so badly overnight was actually sore to the touch.

I chalked it up to possible GI issues and thought it was a one time deal.  Unfortunately, I was wrong.  It's happened twice more since then.  Not quite the same severity, and never again in the middle of the night, but it's concerning to DH so yesterday he forced me to call the dr.  Started with my PCP with 'could this be a GI issue?' and they referred me to my OB/GYN.  When I called them, they immediately faxed a script for a transvaginal and transabdominal pelvic ultrasound.  I go on Monday.  Part of my TTC after loss brain is thinking that I'll stress out since my last u/s was when we confirmed our loss.  I don't want to completely break down on a poor u/s tech, but I'm not saying it won't happen.  At my last u/s, I was told everything looked back to normal and there was no tissue retained.  Not really sure what to expect from this one.  I know what the process will be like obviously, but I'm really unsure of what could be causing this pain?  Ruptured cyst? Any other ideas? 

I'm not really sure if I'm really looking for any answers or if I just needed to get my nerves out in type.  I know none of you are doctors or can see inside of my pelvis. :)  But, thanks for letting me vent and ask silly questions all the time.

Re: Follow Up U/S (LR) - update in comments - More silly questions from me...Surprising, I know.

  • Xan921Xan921 member
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    I have no idea what it might be but I really hope that you find out what is causing you all of this pain on Monday and that it isn't anything serious and can 'fixed' quickly and easily for you.  I'll be keeping you in my thoughts!
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  • It sounds like how people describe the pain of a rupturing cyst, but I'm not sure. It could be many things. Sending lots of T&Ps for answers and that it's nothing serious!

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  • It doesn't really sound like a GI issue if it's sore the next day. I agree with @sgautschi that it might be a ruptured cyst... Does it usually happen around the same time every month?


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  • Lots of T&Ps coming your way! Like other PPs, it does sound like a ruptured cyst. I actually went to the ER in college for one because the pain was so bad.
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  • @FutureMrsWright2012 - Unfortunately not.  First time was 2 weeks post lost so I really have no idea what CD day you would call that or if I was during, before, or post ovulation.  Last week was the day before AF started, and yesterday was CD5.  I also can't pinpoint anything I do, eat, etc. that may trigger it.  I'm really at a loss which is where part of my nervousness comes from.
  • Hmmm... Sorry chica. I hope that you get some answers on Monday and that whatever it is has gone away. Please keep us updated. You'll be in my thoughts! 


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    Good luck...I hope they can figure it out and help you!
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  • That's exactly what it feels like to have a cyst rupture. All they will do is give Advil for pain and follow up with an ultrasound to ensure it's gone away. The only way to prevent them is BCPs to stop ovulation. Sorry, they suck.

    I hope the u/s reveals that it's resolved.
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  • Good luck at the ultrasound and hopefully it provides answers. I also wanted to empathize with you over the fear associated with ultrasounds after a missed miscarriage. It isn't easy, but you will make it through even if you shed a tear or two. xo
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  • @lindsayandjamie - I would be a little better if I hadn't had an u/s on Friday morning and then lost the baby Friday afternoon.  I know it's irrational but part of me wonders if the u/s had anything to do with it.  Again, I know it's unwarranted, but it's part of my irrational brain.  Obviously there's nothing to lose this time around, but I'm just nervous about the whole thing.

    Also unrelated, I didn't realize that we were due around the same time.  I would have been 12/8 (based on LMP) with our angel baby.  :)
  • I'm with the other ladies who think it sounds like the pain associated with a cyst rupture. I hope Monday's u/s gives you some answers. 
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  • simsk3887 said:

    @lindsayandjamie - I would be a little better if I hadn't had an u/s on Friday morning and then lost the baby Friday afternoon.  I know it's irrational but part of me wonders if the u/s had anything to do with it.  Again, I know it's unwarranted, but it's part of my irrational brain.  Obviously there's nothing to lose this time around, but I'm just nervous about the whole thing.

    Also unrelated, I didn't realize that we were due around the same time.  I would have been 12/8 (based on LMP) with our angel baby.  :)

    No matter how it went down, going into the ultrasound would likely still be nerve wracking, especially not knowing exactly what they will find. It is just a tough situation, but I think you know you're not alone :)

    Also, t&p for your 2015 rainbow baby. I hope my sig didn't bring you any pain, but if it did, I'm sorry :(

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  • @lindsayandjamie‌ - That's part of why I love this board because we all are able to get the support we need to not go through anything alone. My two friends who had losses got pg right away before even having a cycle so I'm in uncharted territory in real life.

    And your sig actually makes me smile. I love that you are doing so well and somehow it makes me feel better to think that my angel baby would have possibly shared a birthday with another sure to be cutie. Strange I know but for some reason it's comforting to me.
  • @simsk3887 I'm glad to hear that it is comforting and not painful. Your rainbow BFP is right around the corner.
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  • Ouch! I have no input, but just wanted to say that I hope they're able to figure it out :(

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  • So the u/s tech was nice but not as informative as I would have liked. She saw a cyst on my left ovary with a small septum but said it couldn't be large enough to cause the pain. I left frustrated but slightly happy because it looked ok. Then... Pg not mine...



    I walked out and checked my texts. My bf sent me her u/s picture. She's 7w6d. One day older than my angel ever got to be. It was their first month trying...so was ours. She and I talked yesterday but she was afraid to tell me. I didn't realize a picture could hurt so much. I am trying so hard every day to be strong and today I just lose. I want to be so happy for her. I just can't stop crying.
  • So sorry lady :( Hugs to you!

    Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) US techs aren't really supposed to discuss what they see. Hopefully, once your doc reviews it you'll have more answers.


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    IVF 1.0 5R/5F/2T (ET 6/11/2014) - no frosties, but BFP 8dp5dt (EDD 3/1/2015) 
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  • tdmd09tdmd09 member
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    simsk3887 said:
    So the u/s tech was nice but not as informative as I would have liked. She saw a cyst on my left ovary with a small septum but said it couldn't be large enough to cause the pain. I left frustrated but slightly happy because it looked ok. Then... Pg not mine... I walked out and checked my texts. My bf sent me her u/s picture. She's 7w6d. One day older than my angel ever got to be. It was their first month trying...so was ours. She and I talked yesterday but she was afraid to tell me. I didn't realize a picture could hurt so much. I am trying so hard every day to be strong and today I just lose. I want to be so happy for her. I just can't stop crying.
    :( I'm sorry. One of my best friends was pregnant when I lost my first baby. We were due within weeks of each other, and she had her baby on my due date. It was really hard to be around her while she was pregnant and I was not. Give yourself some time, and then if you feel comfortable, sit down with her and explain that you want to be happy for her but you are grieving too. Hopefully she will understand if you are a little distant. For me it got better after she had the baby, but every time we see him it's still a reminder of how old my first baby would have been.
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  • sgautschisgautschi member
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    I'm sorry you didn't get answers, but PPs are right that u/s techs can't say much, so hopefully your doctor will give you answers soon.

    I'm really sorry though that on top of that were blindsided by your bf. ((Hugs))

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  • Wait...did your friend not tell you in person at all and just send the u/s pic to tell you? Because that would make things so much worse to me. It's never easy to hear someone else's announcement when you've had a loss or been trying a long time, but there are better/worse ways for friends to tell each other these things. ((hugs)) You don't have to always be okay. It's all right to have days you just need to fall apart a little.
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  • @LuckyAngel07‌ - Yes just a picture message. In her defense, we're hours away from each other but I do wish she would have called. DH asked if I called her to talk and I told him that I just couldn't. I saw the picture and cried the majority of the night. I even woke up in the middle of the night crying. One of my worst days by far. I looked back on her and my text conversations over the past month that she's known and I'm pretty sure she wanted to tell me but I think it took me talking to her Sunday, telling her to not feel like she couldn't talk to me about it, for her to come forward about it. I felt slightly hypocritical crying but I was having a 'it's just not fair night'. Today I'm half on my 'let's see if I can join her this month' horse and half on my 'eat all the ice cream' horse.

    Thanks for the support from all of you ladies. I love knowing that I have people who understand me, even though I hate how many of us have been in this situation.

    If I get an update from the dr, I'll start a new post so we don't keep bumping an older post. :)
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