is this cystitis or something else?

[fairylou]

hi i have been having problems with a lower abdo pain and burning sensation of my vagina i am passing water more frequently but sometimes only a very little and others pints of it, i have in past been diag with ovarian cysts, my right side is cripplingly painful during ovulation my periods are now much lighter than used to be as i did suffer very heavy bleeding until i had my coil removed and for about 3 months after(only had it for a year as partner had v), bleeding has settled to a copeable amnt now, i have extreme pmt and only have relief from my depression, anger and feelings of hatred of all things for about 1 week in 3 as my cycle is only 23days not 28 i feel like i am going out of my mind for most of the time, i have stress incontinence which i find disgusting, during intercourse, have had this since the birth of my son almost 14 years ago, at the time of birth i heomoraged about a pint of blood after getting out of the birthing pool, and had to be catheterised for 2days my stomach is swollen and i look about 8 months pregnant although i know i am not as my partner has had a vesectomy, please help  are the burning pains related to poss cystitis or might there be something else that i should see my g.p about i am 43 years of age :)

[curiousinchicago]

A related discussion, why me? was started.

[fairylou]

many thanks for your reply i have an appointment to discuss these issues with my G.P on wednesday.

[Lennox Hoyte, M.D.]

The stress incontinence needs to be diagnosed and treated. The urinary frequency may be a bladder infection, and the pain issues need to be evalulated for serious problems like ectopic pregnancy, appendicitis, fibeoids, and such. If the extensive pain workup is negative, then you shouls visit with a qualified physical therapist to address possible musculooskeletal issues.

Dr Hoyte.