Persistent lower right abdominal pain

[Megan]

For the past year or so I have had persistent pain in the lower right abdomen, hip and groin area. The pain comes and goes, some days feeling like a sore hip and others like period cramps or an upset stomach. I have also had a bunch of other random health issues like hormonal acne, spotting, pain with sex, mood swings, diarrhea and loss of appetite. I’ve had three ultrasounds (pelvic, transvaginal, abdominal), an echo, pap smear, colonoscopy, and a few rounds of blood work. All came back normal besides two small cysts on my right ovary, which my gynecologist said are too small to be causing pain. I also have a Mirena IUD.

I’ve done some research online and think it could be endometriosis, but the gynecologist said the Mirena IUD is the treatment for endo so it wouldn’t make sense to start having symptoms while I’m on it. Does anyone else have experience with this or similar issues? Thank you!!

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[Laurie Beth Koller]

Hi Megan!

This sounds very, very close to my endo pain. I suffered from ALL of these symptoms for over 12 years and then finally was diagnosed with endometriosis.

The treatment is NOT just the Mirena IUD – in fact, it’s proven that MANY IUDs can make endo even worse. Highly recommend reading BEATING ENDO and see if any of that rings true to you.

I promise you that you are NOT alone and that their symptoms are dead on to mine. I wrote about my experience here

Here for YOU!

LB

[ale mehra]

Hello, it has been 10 years since I was diagnosed with endometriosis. I spent many years with hip pain. The most important way to control these pains is to have a good advisor and assistant throughout your life. In my opinion, always be in touch with a doctor. Of course, I have been using an application called March Health for some time

[Nikhil Verma]

It’s important to address persistent lower right abdominal pain with a healthcare professional, as it could indicate various conditions. I found valuable insights from patients who experienced similar issues, which might be helpful. You can explore their experiences through this Patient Feedback System.

[jack smith]

1. Appendicitis (the big one to rule out):
If the pain cropped up recently and is sharp or worsens with movement, coughing, or applying pressure on the area—particularly with nausea, fever, or loss of appetite—this could be your appendix being a brat. It’s not something to mess around with. If that is what’s going on, go see urgent care or the ER.

2. Ovarian-related causes (if you have ovaries):
Right lower pain could be caused by an ovarian cyst, ovulation (mittelschmerz), or even endometriosis. Sometimes it feels like a dull ache or cramp that persists after a normal cycle pain.

3. GI-related stuff (things in the digestive tract):
It could be constipation, gas that’s stuck (it can be surprisingly painful), or something like Crohn’s or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). If you’ve noticed changes in bowel habits, bloating, or digestive discomfort, that’s worth mentioning to your doctor.

4. Hernia or muscle strain:
If you’ve been lifting something heavy or doing more exercise, then it could be a slight hernia or a pulled abdominal muscle. They will cause painful or burning pains, but these pains worsen when you move about.

5. Urinary tract or kidney issues
Infections or kidney stones can sometimes show up as pain on one side of your lower abdomen. If you’re peeing more than usual, notice burning, blood in urine, or back pain, it might be something urinary-related.

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