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heatherjean8737 02-04-2008 07:10 AM
Should I go to the DR?
 
So this morning at like 3:00am Benji wanted to go outside. After I let him out I went potty and got back into bed. Well about 5 minutes later, I get a sharp pain in my belly about an inch below my belly button. It was a horrible pain and it lasted for like an hour. Pat wanted to take me to the emergency room but I wasn't sure if it was just gas or whatever. I finally fell back to sleep. When I woke this morning the pain was still there but not half as bad. It seems like it is slowly going away but it has moved to my right side. I am not sure if I should go to the Dr's or not. I am always afraid that there isn't anything really wrong with me and I just wasted my money. Has anyone else had this experience?:confused:

Judy in Waco 02-04-2008 07:13 AM
Are you running a fever? Even a low-grade one? If you are then, do not pass go, do not collect $200 go straight to the doctor.

If you are pregnant or think you MIGHT be pregnant, go to the doctor right away.

If there is no fever and the pain continues, I would still make an appointment.

Hope you're feeling better very soon.

patty58 02-04-2008 07:15 AM
I'm like you...never wanting to go to dr. 'cause it's probably nothing. I have learned over the years....better safe than sorry. Go get it checked out.

JeanieK 02-04-2008 07:18 AM
Are you pregnant? If yes then call to see if the dr thinks you chlould be seen.

If not, and the pain is subsiding then I guess I'd wait and see.

heatherjean8737 02-04-2008 07:21 AM
no fever and I am almost positive I am not pregnant (been on the pill).

I am thinking if I still have some pain at lunch time I am going to call the dr and see what they say.

Thanks for the advice!

autumn star 02-04-2008 07:21 AM
You say it is going to your right side. Watch and see if it goes towards your back lower sides. It could be your kidney's (I have the start of Kidney disease from something that was not diagnosis as a child)
Your better off going to the doctor - better safe then sorry.
When I found out how bad my kidney actually was, I had waited the weekend before I went to the doctor and my body had become so poisoned that they put me in ICU and told my family that they could not guarantee that I would pull through! Keep that in mind - it might be worth sucking it up and going to the Dr.
Good luck and keep us posted!

Jody Renfroe 02-04-2008 07:24 AM
Get it checked just to be safe. I had pains like you're describing and it was an ovarian cyst.

Jenn218 02-04-2008 07:37 AM
I've had pains like what you are describing lots of times before....most times, the doctor says that it was gas pain from IBS (that pain will sometimes double me over in pain) and other times, from a cyst..which most cysts will cause you to have dirrehea after the pain.

sheilas-cottage 02-04-2008 09:09 AM
It also can be appendcitis
 
When my Dd had this, the pain started around his navel. Usually when it goes to the right side and then stops it could have bursted. SO GET THEE TO A DOCTOR NOW. Sorry didn't mean to shout.:(

heatherjean8737 02-04-2008 09:13 AM
Well I called my doctor a little bit ago and explained my symptoms and they said they can't get me in until tomorrow. So I have a 1:30 appt. I was thinking of calling my OBGYN but wasn't sure if it was something that he could handle or whatever.

Little Bit 02-04-2008 09:40 AM
Sounds like it could be early appendicitis!
Check out this website - http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/a...citis-symptoms

Here is a quote from the site:

"Many people feel the first pain near the belly button. Then it moves to the lower right side of the belly."

Isn't that what you described??? Go see a doctor! If you can't get in go to the ER. One of the things they do to test for appendicitis (besides bloodwork, etc.) is to press on your belly and then let go. If it hurts more when they let go quickly (quit pressing) then it could be appendicitis.

Little Bit 02-04-2008 09:46 AM
Here is an explanation of the test. Have someone try it on you.

Rebound Tenderness

This is a test for peritoneal irritation.

]Warn the patient what you are about to do.
Press deeply on the abdomen with your hand.
After a moment, quickly release pressure.
If it hurts more when you release, the patient has rebound tenderness. http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddise.../appendicitis/

chachi 02-04-2008 09:57 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Little Bit (Post 1731046)
Sounds like it could be early appendicitis!
Check out this website - http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/a...citis-symptoms

Here is a quote from the site:

"Many people feel the first pain near the belly button. Then it moves to the lower right side of the belly."

Isn't that what you described??? Go see a doctor! If you can't get in go to the ER. One of the things they do to test for appendicitis (besides bloodwork, etc.) is to press on your belly and then let go. If it hurts more when they let go quickly (quit pressing) then it could be appendicitis.
Thats what I think to. I am glad your going to the doctor

heatherjean8737 02-04-2008 10:08 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Little Bit (Post 1731069)
Here is an explanation of the test. Have someone try it on you.

Rebound Tenderness

This is a test for peritoneal irritation.

]Warn the patient what you are about to do.
Press deeply on the abdomen with your hand.
After a moment, quickly release pressure.
If it hurts more when you release, the patient has rebound tenderness. http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddise.../appendicitis/

well it hurt the whole time so I don't know if that is what it is....

ryorkies 02-04-2008 10:32 AM
I am so sorry that you are not feeling well and in my experience I have learned, sometimes the hard way, that pain is your body telling you something is wrong and you must have it checked out and as a previous poster mention .. it is better to be safe than sorry.
Good luck and please keep us posted.

Little Bit 02-04-2008 12:28 PM
If it actually is appendicitis it can be dangerous to wait. It can rupture and cause a life threatening infection.

Jenn218 02-04-2008 02:01 PM
I am glad you have an appt. You can always call your other doctor and see what they say too. There are sooooo many things that it could be....it could be serious or not....apparently the doctors aren't too concerned if they aren't getting you in until tomorrow...use your judgement...I just hope you get better soon! :love-hug1

yorkiegirl83 02-04-2008 02:35 PM
I'm glad you have an appt also. I really wouldn't google anything, lol -- IMO googling my symptoms makes me think I'm dying of some disease when it's always something simple.

If you start to feel worse you can always go to the ER -- I think if it was really serious you would know by now but it's so good you're heading into the dr tomorrow for peace of mind :)

Shadow 02-04-2008 08:49 PM
I hope you are feeling better.My stomach has been killing me for the last 2 hours,I think i'm gettin a ulcer.

For My Coby 02-04-2008 09:33 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by yorkiegirl83 (Post 1732023)
I'm glad you have an appt also. I really wouldn't google anything, lol -- IMO googling my symptoms makes me think I'm dying of some disease when it's always something simple.

If you start to feel worse you can always go to the ER -- I think if it was really serious you would know by now but it's so good you're heading into the dr tomorrow for peace of mind :)
LOL - that happens to me too.

While it's probably something quite simple, appendicitis is nothing to mess with. Be careful tonight and don't hesitate if you feel at all apprehensive.

yorkiegirl83 02-04-2008 09:45 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by For My Coby (Post 1733348)
LOL - that happens to me too.

While it's probably something quite simple, appendicitis is nothing to mess with. Be careful tonight and don't hesitate if you feel at all apprehensive.
I am the biggest hypochondriac around lol. I run into my doctors with a list of things I have and they look at me and go ... "nope" LOL.

But I do agree w/you -- it could be serious and better safe than sorry. :)

For My Coby 02-04-2008 09:54 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by yorkiegirl83 (Post 1733373)
I am the biggest hypochondriac around lol. I run into my doctors with a list of things I have and they look at me and go ... "nope" LOL.

Sorry, off topic, but :lol tears

Jenn218 02-05-2008 12:38 PM
My doctor AND the vet always tells me...don't believe everything you read!! I always look up symptoms, etc and then FREAK out and it is always NOTHING major!! :cool:

Jenn218 02-05-2008 12:41 PM
Heather....any updates?

I read that normally w/ appendicitis (in my new health book) that you have vomitting and the like, plus blood in urine, etc....And that it is painful to breathe, move, cough, etc.

It says the the syptoms can be hard to diagnose because they are similiar to bladder infections, kidney stones, ovarian cysts, pelvic infections, inflammations of the stomach, colon and bowels...etc.

Please let us know how you are today! :love-hug1

heatherjean8737 02-05-2008 04:48 PM
so I just got back from the hospital. The doctor sent me there because they think I might have appendicitis. Problem is they wanted me to get a ct scan done on my appendix but it is going to cost me $1800 after insurance which I really don't have. So my doctor told me that I can hold off for now but if it gets any worse tonight that I have to go to the er. My side still hurts so I am just resting on the couch praying for a miracle. Thanks for thinking of me everyone! I'll try to keep you updated.

Patti 02-05-2008 05:39 PM
I will pray the pain goes away. I just worry that it may rupture, If you have any change in pain get to the ER.

sexiixtc 02-05-2008 05:49 PM
I will be praying for you.. just take it easy!

cariblonde 02-05-2008 05:58 PM
Oh no:( hope you get better soon and its nothing serious..please if you feel worse GO TO THE ER I know thats a lot of money but its not worth your life, my brother almost died when he had an apendicitis and he waited 2 or 3 days..I would hate to see the same thing happen to you....
:getwellso

Judy in Waco 02-05-2008 06:50 PM
Did they do a blood test? Do you have an elevated white cell count? Did they say you had a fever?

We have a family history of appendicitis, and I would always overreact when my boys had the slightest abdominal pain. The doc finally told me that these are the first two signs. If those things are present...girl...get your butt in for the tests!!

Most places will work out a payment plan for emergency situations. Just ask them. :thumbup:

hha 02-05-2008 07:30 PM
You\'re lucky you have health ins. period...the thing is, your life comes first, don\'t worry about the money..I used to work our hospital in collections..as long as they paid something every month, there was nothing that could be done


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