Ovarian cysts and acid reflux
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Interestingly I also have liver cysts - called simple cysts. There may be no connection of course. But I have read somewhere that ovarian cysts can be connected to PPIs. I also have gastro polyps as a result of long term use of PPIs. To avoid the polyps you might want to consider getting off PPIs once you have the acid reflux under control - and then seriously change your diet to make sure you don't get reflux again (less animal fats, sugars, acid food etc.).
When I have ovarian cysts, they cause the same pain you described and cause constipation and sometimes affect urination.When my varian cysts burst, i get a pain and pressure that travels down to my rectum and the pain will stay for a few hours and then finally go away slowly.. I’m sadly used to the pain as i get it almost every month now but the first time sent me to the ER.
However for past 6 months have had severe abdominal pain, chronic constipation, swelling, 13 day periods, painful intercourse, vaginal dryness, fatigue, acid reflux like symptoms, pain in various area of back pelvis and abdomen, fainting,etc. Have had CT scans which said chronic ovarian cysts, ultrasounds and blood tests say "fine" but still hurts. Whats wrong?
I am a 50 year old female who has had a partial hyster. leaving my ovaries. I have also had a bladder repair. Over the past few years, I have had "attacks" of bloating, pressure and lower abdominal pain particularly on the right side almost like my ovary was swollen. I also have periods of constipation and diaheria and lots of gas and burping. Things seem to settle down until the next attack which can last for a couple of days.
Its been this way for a few days. I found out i have 2 ovarian cysts also.
I'm a young woman of normal weight living in Ireland. Went to US for holiday a year and a half ago and while I was there I got sick twice after eating in a restaurant. Ever since, after eating out in particular, or after eating fatty foods, I get regurgitation i.e. undigested food coming up my throat. I did a barium test and the consultant thinks I don't have acid reflux (GERD). I did an allergy test and nothing showed up.
( I thought it was just a GI problem since I experience GI problems frequently, as well as suffer from acid reflux but am taking miralax as well as nexium and have been doing good), I went to the doctor and they found microscopic bloon in urine. So they send me thi smorning for an ultra sound where they found that I had a 2.5cm left ovarian cyst...they gave me percocet and a shot of pain med which they said i can keep getting if I need it before I got see my GYN....
Have you had your antibodies checked? I ask because ovarian cysts, acid reflux, leg cramping, chest pain, eye pain, could also be caused by Hashimoto's antibodies. Hashimoto's causes hypothyroidism, and if you haven't had your TGAb and Anti-TPO blood work, I suggest you get it, along with a thyroid ultrasound.
The treatment for Hashimoto's, just like hypothyroidism, is hormone replacement like the brand you're taking, but there are many brands and formulas.
I just wanted to reach out and tell you that I feel your pain and have been very scared myself. I have a history of many ovarian cysts and that worries me too. My cysts have turned out to be functional, which basically means they will resolve on their own, but I get them every month. It is very painful, hard to sit, and feels like a lot of pressure in abdomen and rectum too. I also have been suffering with heavy bleeding and pain for about six months.
I was diagnosed months ago with acid reflux and take prilosec which helps. 2 weeks ago I had horrible stomach aches and saw the dr. Since then, I've continued to have horrible gas pains and bowel sounds. She sent me for a Ct thinking it was an intestine inflammation...she found 2 large complex cysts one on each ovary. I had an MRI on Sunday and she called saying they found 2 small simple cysts on the left ovary and nothing on the right. I'm so confused!
Ovarian cysts are part of the menstrual cycle and they can get a little larger than "normal" sometimes before going away. But they almost always go away on their own. However, they can cause symptoms such as you're experiencing. And for some reason, some women have more problems with them than others.
Ovarian cancer is rare especially in women without a family history / genetic predisposition.
The week prior to this I was suffering with what felt like acid reflux and extreme lightheadedness. My cramps have come and gone as normal during a period but on Friday night I began experiencing severe lower back pain- this subsided and I was left with discomfort throughout Saturday. During the early hours of this morning I was plagued with nightmares, woke up screaming and in tears. I went down to the bathroom and was bleeding a lot.
For the past 2 years I have had digestive problems- the usual heartburn, diarrhea, abdominal pains, bloating, gas. I was diagnosed with Acid Reflux Disease after visiting my gastroenterologist and having an endoscopy done. Two years later, the problems have persisted and gotten worse, this time with pain in my upper right side and upper back area(gallbladder area). I was diagnosed with having gallstones and had my gallbladder removed a week ago.
Ovarian cysts can cause bladder and bowel problems. In my case it was due to the size of the ovarian cyst and the pressure it was placing on other organs. In my daughter's case, the abdominal pain with the ovarian cyst was severe and caused nausea. By the time we discovered that an ovarian cyst was causing the pain, she had become constipated, which added to her irregularity and discomfort. Like MarieMichele, before my ovarian cyst was removed, I had to eat very small amounts.
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