[AlexKatieAiden Mommy]

and it wasn't for one of the kids. This morning I started having stabbing pains in my right lower stomach area, didn't think much of it, thought I had torn a muscle or something as I have been doing alot of rearranging and moving furniture. As the day goes on I start feeling nauseous and just not feeling good in general so I called my doc, who told me to go to the ER.
Four and a half hours, and 2 ultrasounds, and a ct scan later I am finally released. At first they thought it was my appendix (and honestly so did I and that is why I called the doc in the first place).

But come to find out I have an ovarian cyst. Here is what I have found out, and I never knew....
"An ovarian cyst is a fluid filled sac that develops on a woman's ovary. Ovarian cysts are a normal part of the menstrual cycle. They usually go away on their own. But sometimes an ovarian cyst grows larger than usual and can cause problems. "
I never knew of these but have had 2 ganglion cysts in my wrist (that were surgically removed) and a bone cyst in my hand so why wouldn't I have them everywhere (ok I'm being a little sarcastic and dramatic).
I'm just so happy that I didn't have to have surgery or it wasn't something that was worse. I'm just hoping it goes away soon, cause the stabbing pain is no fun at all.

[AutumnLove]

I have had one of those burst and make me pass out, then end up in the ER because my BP was so low. It was an insane amount of pain. I hope yours fades soon. I can completely and totally sympathize.

[Butterbear]

Ugh...I had one in my early 20's and the pain is terrible. I am so glad that they were able to figure out what it was and take care of it. (Incidentally I also had surgery for cysts in my wrist years ago too and had one on my neck... so maybe that connection isn't totally unfounded ). I hope you are feeling better soon!