I have had pelvic pain since I delivered my son 18 months ago? At my six week follow-up - mentioned it to the Dr but it didn't seemed concerned. Wonder if I should be concerned?
The Pain I have is just as you descibed right on the pelvic bone can't stand anything pressing on it. However the pain from the bone all the way down. It never really goes away sharp pain. Just is plan awful and annoying. This was my fifth delivery. I still am wondering if it had anything doing with my delivery. I found it a bit weird when my Dr. reach up in me and say "Let's make sure we didn't miss anything". When contacting the Dr's office to make another appt. - Dr is out on Medical leave and not sure when he is coming back. Was told I could see other Dr but they are no longer delivering babies.
When I get my period it gets even worse-Feels like I am in labor at times.
I would definitely call to schedule an appointment. Pain at six weeks post-delivery is a lot different than 18 months. Better to figure out the source of the pain than worry about it. Good luck.
You need to follow up on this. Being in chronic pain is very difficult for your body and your emotional health. Being in chronic pain raises your cortisol levels (which can be bad for your heart) and can rapidly lead to depression. I would fire any doctor that blew this off. Pelvic pain can be very difficult to diagnose and that may be why your doctor didn't want to deal with it. Either give him one more chance or move on to a different doctor. When you describe your pain, try to be very specific, where it hurts (even if you have to use imprecise anatomical descriptions, the kind of pain (sharp, stabbing, dull, aching, whatever), and give it a number on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most pain anyone could be in. Say it is affecting your ability to function (if it is). Insist that it be tracked down.
It could be any number of things from fibroids to a tear that healed badly, but it sounds like the pain a friend of mine had and they diagnosed it as a Charley Horse of her pelvic floor. She went to physical therapy for it (weird, huh?) and is 95% better now.
Follow up on this!!!!!
My current condition started off with pelvic pain. I had a couple of ultrasounds that came back completely clear. It turns out I have fibromyalgia. One of the side effects is pelvic pain. You might take this into consideration as a possible problem. Have it checked out in any case. Mine was onset very shortly after my last daughter was born.
Pelvic pain in woman is so common but rarely is ever anything serious. But, regardless it does stink to have pain of any sorts. After our second daughter I was always having pelvic pain. I went to a few doctors and had ultrasounds, blood tests, and even went throuh a surgery to see if there was anything going on. There was nothing, but I continued to be in pain. It ranged from mild to severe. When I became pregnant with our son, I felt amazingly better!! I couldn't believe it. Now he is 9 months old and I still feel great. I don't know why, but for some reason it seems like the pregnancy reset my body or something. I could go get it checked out, but don't lose sleep over it. I am sure you are fine, but wish you luck in overcoming the pain.
I am not sure exactly what kind of pelvic pain you are having, but could it be sciatica? Several weeks after having my son, I started having pain in the pelvic/hip area. When I went to the doctor, he diagnosed me with sciatica. I was given an anti-inflammatory, and sent to physical therapy. Regardless, I would definitely go to the doctor.
Hi, S.:
It sound like you might need some trigger point therapy or cranio-sacral therapy.
Check the web sites on these topics and see if there is anything describe what you are experiencing. Good luck. D.
Constant pain is certainly not "typical." When you feel pain, it is your body telling you that something is wrong. You need to make an appointment with a doctor. It doesn't have to be the doctor who delivered your child, but you should see a doctor about your pain. If the other doctor in the practice is no longer working as an OB, that's OK because a) he or she previously DID do that and so has experience as an OB and b) you didn't mention being pregnant now, so you aren't looking for an OB visit anyway. The other doctor in the practice will have access to your medical record, can review to see if there was anything out of ordinary in your pregnancy or delivery and can perform a pelvic exam and order any necessary labs or diagnostic imaging. There are myriad conditions that could result in the pelvic pain you are experiencing. What remains is for you to investigate the cause and try to find relief. Good luck to you. I hope you find an answer (and relief) soon!
