I am 25/F and have had chronic pelvic pain for over 6 years and pain in my lower sternum for over a year with no diagnosis.
My symptoms include:
*sever pain in pelvic/lower abdominal area (every day/all day ranging from cramping to stabbing pain)
*pain during intercourse
*chronic fatigue
*frequent urination
*headaches
*back pain (on and off every week)
*pressure and stabbing pains in lower sternum (on and off every week)
*my periods have become irregular but i stared a BC 7 months ago
I have had blood work, ultra sounds, MRI's, X-Ray's, and a Laparoscopy. All showed normal (except a tiny polyp on my gallbladder). I have tried pain meds, gas/acid reflux meds, etc. and nothing has worked.
I have now been referred to a GI who suggested I try Amitriptyline (25mg one a day at bed time) to help the pain. The thought of an antidepressant, even in a low dose, concerns me and Im not sure I want to take it.
I just want to know whats wrong with me and how to fix it :(
Any suggestions or similar stories?