[jl91509]

(I am currently 18 yrs. Old) About a year ago I ended up having an exploratory surgery done to find the cause of the pain I was having. My doctor had found that a 6cm cyst had split my left ovary open, and had to repair it. I went back 2 weeks post-op, and everything was healing normally. Now almost a year later I'm having similar pains, and I can no longer ignore the signs. I believe I might have some internal bleeding because blood spots are showing up on my lower abdomen beneath the skin, I'm running a low fever of 99.4 (I usually run 97.5), I have Low energy, My lower abdomen is swollen, I'm having sharp & cramping pains, headaches constantly, nausea on and off, slight constipation, and bruising around all 3 of my surgical scars. I don't have health insurance yet and not much money but, I applied for insurance yesterday. I tried going to the ER but I would have been there for 6 1/2 hours yesterday and the place was so packed there was no where to sit, so I could not stay. I'm trying to wait for my insurance to approve me to be able to see an OBGYN, but I'm not sure what to do in the mean time. I do not know how long it will be or even if for sure I will be approved for my insurance, and I have already checked into all of the free clinics and I was told they are completely booked, and could not help me because of my PCOS. I'm worried this might be really serious, so I'm asking for advice. Thank you for helping me.

[jl91509]

I forgot to add that I am currently on birthcontrol, but I've been unusually bleeding on and off this month and I've been bleeding lightly-moderately for the last few days, and I'm not supposed to be on my period yet. And I know its personal and kind of gross but my blood has been weird too its goes from dark to light from brown/black - pink/red.

[jl91509]

Lately I've been REALLY emotional too it seems like either I'm agitated or crying. Just trying to make sure I am as detailed as possible, maybe it can help explain what is happening to me.

[DoulaLC]

If you suspect internal bleeding you really need to go back to the ER. Be sure and mention what you think is going on when you sign-in.

[jl91509]

I went to the ER and they found the bleeding beneath my skin was caused from the swelling, that I have a serious bacterial infection, and my PCOS is acting up again. My left ovary is covered in cysts which explains why I was in pain and the infection is what caused the swelling. I was prescribed medication for both the pain and infection and I was advised to find a regular OBGYN to go to regularly.

[DoulaLC]

I'm glad to hear you found out what was causing the problems. Hope you are feeling better soon!