[justcurious55]

So, I ended up in the ER tonight because of severe abdominal pain that kept getting worse even after taking advil. They ran a bunch of tests and did an ultrasound and said that I have an ovarian cyst causing the pain. It's not hurting as much now and they gave me stronger meds in case it does again and a referral to a gynecologist. I am going to call tomorrow and set up an appointment.

What I'm wondering is if there's anything I should know before I go in. They kept asking tonight if I had any questions but I don't really know enough about cysts to even know what to ask.

I googled it and found this: Ovarian cysts - PubMed Health
Is there anything more to it that I should know before seeing the doctor?

[Eileen G]

Basically, they are scary painful, but not something to be scared of. I've had a couple of ovarian cysts at different times, both of which presented like acute appendicitis. In both cases, they burst on their own on the way to the operating table, so I never had to get them removed.

Interestingly, as soon as I know they were not going to kill me, the pain was much easier to cope with.

Try not to worry.

[justcurious55]

Thank you. They said it looked like it had already ruptured. They way they were talking last night I thought that was why the pain had gotten so bad, but I guess maybe that's actually why I was starting to feel better by the time they told me what it was.

I feel better about it now, knowing your experience. Thank you for sharing. :)

[Eileen G]

That sounds right. Mine burst and I had the most horrendous period type pain and bleed, and then it all went away and I went home the next day, complaining bitterly about hospital food.