What could it be?

[Minescha]

I am a 35-year old female.
I am experiencing right, lower abdominal pain that radiates to my back and inner thigh. I am dizzy most of the time (lightheaded) and nausea comes and goes. This has been ongoing for about a week. I have had this in the past with no successful diagnosis after blood tests and MRI. Because it re-occurs, I wondered if there are others that might have had similar re-occurring symptoms.
I have had a ruptured ovarian cyst in 2005 which caused internal bleeding and ended up having emergency surgery. The pain does not feel the same though.
Thank you.

[SassyLassie]

Hello~Sara covered it all, I agree. I would certainly make another appointment to see a doctor regarding this issue. There are many things that can cause it, so, it is best to rule out anything serious.

In the meantime. while waiting to see the doctor, I would try some warm heat packs on the area, or sitting in a warm, Epsom salts bath, both are very relaxing.

Also, try using a "Castor Oil warm pack in case it might be another ovarian cyst:
What is a castor oil pack?

These packs are very popular because they allow the various healing properties found in this oil to be absorbed directly through the skin in order to begin their healing work in the body.

Do note that you can also apply this oil directly on the skin without the use of a castor oil pack by simply rubbing some of the oil over the affected area of the skin but using castor oil packs is thought to work even better.

How to make a castor oil pack for ovarian cysts;

1. You need organic cold pressed castor oil. This oil is free of pesticides or other toxins and is best for use for ovarian cysts natural treatment.

2. You need a heating pad or hot water bottle. The heat is thought to help the healing properties of this oil penetrate the body more efficiently. The heat can also help relieve any pain and pressure you may be experiencing in the pelvic region especially when an ovarian cyst raptures.

3. You need a plastic wrap or garbage bags.

4. You also need cotton flannel or pieces of wool large enough to use over the abdomen.

5. An old towel or t-shirt (optional)

Applying a castor oil pack

1. To make sure that you are not allergic to this oil, you may want to perform a patch test first.

2. Fold the flannel or wool in thirds or use three separate pieces.

3. Soak the flannel or wool in this oil but the flannel or wool should not drip with oil.

4. Lie down in a supine position (face up) with your feet elevated with a pillow placed underneath your knees and feet.

5. Place the flannel soaked in castor oil over the affected area.

6. Cover with the plastic wrap.

7. Place the heating pad or hot water bottle on top of the plastic wrap.

8. In order to insulate the heat, you may want to cover the bottle or pad with the old towel or t-shirt.

9. Leave this castor oil pack on for 45 to 60 minutes and simply relax. You can even use this time to visualize and meditate upon your health and well-being.

10. Remove the pack and wash the oil off your skin with soap and water or a baking soda solution.

11. You can reuse this castor oil pack by storing this pack after use in a zip-lock bag and keeping it by your bedside or in a cupboard and use again as needed. Discard when the pack starts to change color or smell.

12. Use this pack for four days consecutively each week for up to a month and rest for the rest of the week. After a month, evaluate the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of this natural method.

Safety concerns

1. Do not get into too much activity after administering a castor oil pack which is why it is sometimes best to do it just before you go to bed.

2. These packs can be very messy so do plan to wear old clothes or lie on old clothes that you keep separate from your regular clothes because castor oil can stain.

3. Unfortunately there isn't any conclusive guidance on how long you should use the castor oil packs in order to obtain relief but a month is a reasonable time to evaluate the effectiveness of this holistic healing method and decide whether to continue treatment or whether to stop and try another method.

4. For those trying to get pregnant, castor oil packs are a bad idea as the heat used may interfere with your ability to get pregnant.

5. In addition, if you are on your period, avoid using this method.

Castor oil packs for ovarian cysts are definitely one of the popular methods recommended for those looking for effective ovarian cyst natural treatment methods. While this oil treatment for ovarian cysts has led to many positive results in many patients, it is important to remember that what may work for one may not work for another and vice versa.

[Sara_MHModerator]

Hello and welcome to MedHelp.  The first thing to do is to schedule another doctors visit to discuss this.  An area to look into when you describe the abdominal pain that radiates to the back is issues with  your kidneys.  That can follow the pattern you describe. There are, though, usually other symptoms with that such as issues voiding, cloudy urine, etc.  Do you have anything else along those lines? You could also have another cyst in your ovary.  Have you been evaluated for that recently? Another very common cause of this type of pain is constipation.  Constipation doesn't mean that you don't have bowel movements as many people think.  It can simply mean a slow digestive track.  Try increasing fiber, eating fresh fruit, perhaps drinking grape juice to see if this helps if you feel constipation is the issue.

So, stay on top of his and please schedule a physical exam.  Let us know what the doctor says.