That happened to a friend of mine- pretty much the same symptoms and she went to the ER also. They were just going to take her appendix out without even checking! Luckily, she said "no" to that. Later, they found some gall-stones but the doctor didn't think they were a big deal.
After she got out of the ER, her regular doctor told her she was having a gall-bladder attack but there isn't much they can do until it happens again!
My second guess would have been kidney infection (because when I had one it was the same symptoms as well.) However, the pelvic exam should have indicated that- mine was diagnosed with a urine test (red and white blood cells were found.)
They were considering taking out my appendix, but luckily they changed their minds because the CAT scan showed no signs of it. Not that I really need my appendix...but still, best to avoid unnecessary surgery.
If I end up going to see my regular doctor I'll ask about gall-stones...
There is no "if I end up going to see". You should go see your doctor every year! She's there to help you and make those pelvic exams less painful and awkward.
Welcome to the world of, "I'm getting an ultrasound? I'm not pregnant! What the hell is that?! Get it away!!" It's not fun.
I'm glad you're better. Did they check for kidney stones?
I thought pelvic exams came with the territory for women our age, even for regular doctor checkups. You can't ever be too careful with cervical cancer and ovarian cancer.
Ok so no kidneys. Gallbladder? Did you use your Dad's health insurance at least?
Mysterious illness aside it is good that you've recovered. Don't forget that needles aren't meant to hurt unless they're put in by incompetent people.
And no, I'm not on my Dad's insurance anymore. I haven't been on it since graduation last year. So this is going to cost a bunch, but we'll work it out.
After she got out of the ER, her regular doctor told her she was having a gall-bladder attack but there isn't much they can do until it happens again!
My second guess would have been kidney infection (because when I had one it was the same symptoms as well.) However, the pelvic exam should have indicated that- mine was diagnosed with a urine test (red and white blood cells were found.)
Glad you're feeling better!
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If I end up going to see my regular doctor I'll ask about gall-stones...
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Welcome to the world of, "I'm getting an ultrasound? I'm not pregnant! What the hell is that?! Get it away!!" It's not fun.
I'm glad you're better. Did they check for kidney stones?
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They looked at my kidney's apparently, but they didn't see anything unusual.
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Ok so no kidneys. Gallbladder? Did you use your Dad's health insurance at least?
Mysterious illness aside it is good that you've recovered. Don't forget that needles aren't meant to hurt unless they're put in by incompetent people.
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And no, I'm not on my Dad's insurance anymore. I haven't been on it since graduation last year. So this is going to cost a bunch, but we'll work it out.
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