Please help me if you know anything about Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and it's symptoms!?

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I have recently been diagnosed with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and i am currently being treated for it. However, i have these agonising cramping/stabbing pains in my upper abdomen that come and go. Does anyone know if this is associated with PID symptoms? Please help, thanks x.
Symptoms can range from 0 to intense.

If it is caused by chlamydia the PID might not even show any symptoms at all.

It usually doesn't show up until the infection and swelling have made it's way to the fallopian tubes & the lining of the abdomen.

You usually notice the symptoms more when you have your period and the week after.

The main symptom is pain in your abdomen.
That pain can get worse when you are going number 2, having sex, or going pee.

You can also have other symptoms like:

You may also have one or more other symptoms, including:

A sense of pressure in the pelvis.

Low back pain. Sometimes this pain spreads down one or both legs.

Abnormal discharge—such as yellow-, brown-, or green-colored discharge—or an increased amount of discharge from the vagina.

Fever [usually over 101° (38.33°)].

However, you can have PID without fever.
A vague feeling of body weakness or discomfort (malaise).

Headache.

Nausea or vomiting.

Pain during sex (dyspareunia).

Irregular menstrual bleeding.

Urinary symptoms, such as burning or pain with urination.

Check out this website: http://www.cdc.gov/std/PID/STDFact-PID.htm

Best wishes  (+ info)

diagnosed with dehydration but my chart says pelvic inflammatory disease?

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In 2003, I went to the ER and was dianosed with dehydration. I had a strong pain in my pelvic area. I looked up my records because I work at the hospital, and the diagnosis says pelvic inflammatory diease! They never mentioned this to me! What did I really have and what should I do?
Make a copy of the report & if you still have symptoms go to your GYN MD.

I'm not sure, but maybe dehydration can cause PID.

There's nothing you can really do if you signed Discharge papers & it happened 5 years ago.  (+ info)

Does Pelvic Inflammatory Disease affect a woman's eggs?

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I may have Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, I find out tomorrow if I do or not. I have several of the symptoms and it's rather worrisome. All my life I've been scared that I'd never know the feeling of being a Mother. If I do have "PID" would doctors be able to extract my eggs? Or would they be damaged?
Getting it checked out is a good start. The symptoms of PID are sometimes mistaken for things other than... it can range from none to maybe just having abdominal cramps and painful urination, intercourse and I think also menstration. Some people dont notice these symptoms of PID until it is already in the tubes and the peritoneum

PID should be treated right away. It can cause scar tissue and lead to infertility. It can also lead to other problems, like pelvic pain and tubal (ectopic) pregnancy.

Sometimes the infection moves into the fallopian tube and ovary and forms a pocket of pus. If this occurs your chances of getting pregnant are slim.

Good Luck and get some rest tonight. Your doing the right thing of getting checked out.  (+ info)

How is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease detected?

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I was just wondering how PID is detected, can this be detected from a pap smear? Also is it fatal? Do you always have symptoms? I have been trying to conceive w/ my bf for 2 yrs and have BV, I have really bad lower back pain but no other symptoms. I've had a pap smear but not sure if I've had a pelvic exam.
Pain is a big thing. And yes, symptoms are "required". It won't show on a pap, but the person doing the pap will be able to tell. Not to be gross, there's usually a really bad odor.  (+ info)

Getting pregnant after Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

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I was diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease about four-five years ago, I don't want this to sound bad but i have been in a relationship for 2 years then i am in a relationship now for almost a year. In both i didn't have protective sex yet I still haven't got pregnant. I don't know if it has to do with the PID but I would like your opinions. I don't have money to go to a fertility doctor... but nor do i have regular periods. I just feel so hopeless! Please offer up some advice.
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I have pelvic inflammatory disease on my left ovary. Is surgery is best way can stop it?

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I have surgery date coming up for breast lump removal. I have another problem (PID).. Is surgery is the best way can stop the pain and back to normal? I have uterus membrane surgery 3 month ago. I am serving with all these problem at age 20. I have no idea what to do.
Did they try any other way to help you with the PID. I wouldn't go right with the surgery. I know that PID is a blanket term, but I had it one time, and all they did was give me a shot that hurt like hell and gave me some killer antibiotics for two weeks. They also gave me a pamphlet with stupid ways to avoid it like taking showers instead of baths and not swimming in lakes and oceans.  (+ info)

What are some others ways of getting Pelvic Inflammatory Disease other than STDs?

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This is rather hard to talk about, but I just recently got diagnosed with P.I.D. The doctor told me its most commonly caused by STDs, but the problem is, I already was tested for STDs not long back, and all was well, so now i'm curious what else could have caused it?

Also, if there are any women here who have had it, what is the likely hood of becoming infertile?
PID can develop from bacterial vaginosis. That is a drop in the vagina's organisms that are suppost to be there and an increase in the bad ones that are also there. When this happens the organisms spread and cause PID. Since I got PID before I was ever sexually active that is what the doctors told me. The doctors told me after that happened that I would have a very hard, if at all, time getting pregant but I now have two children so I guess they were wrong. Hope this helps  (+ info)

Is it possible for pelvic inflammatory disease stop menstrual periods?

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Please leave your little side comments aside if your someone who doesn't know the answer and just want to be a smart as. This is very important so PLEASE TELL ME PLEASE.
Yes, it's one of the top side effects of the disease in women  (+ info)

How do you test for pelvic inflammatory disease?

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I know you would go to the doctor. But how would it be confirmed
you could find out through the pap smear or even through going to the emergency room. really easy to detect.  (+ info)

How does a gynecologist know whether or not someone has pelvic inflammatory disease?

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WOW, good answers. I am asking about a medical procedure not if i should trust my doctor regarding credentials........................... ?
The diagnosis of PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) in a lady is based on the physical examination and laboratory evaluation. One classic symptom is pain during sexual intercourse (dysparenia), but this is not alway present. Another is lower abdominal pain. During the pelvic examination, when the doctor touches your cervix, you will jump off the table because of the pain severity. This is the "chandelier sign". (derive from your wanting to jump up and grab for the chandelier.). Vaginal cx are sent for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. If one or both came back positive, you have you diagnosis. Often you may have an elevated white blood cell count and sedimentation rate. Left untreated, PID can lead to sterility. Treatment is with antibiotics. Serious cases would require hospitalization.  (+ info)

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