Ovarian Cyst - Women's Health Message Board

B143C · 05-25-2008, 09:12 PM

Hi gals,

I went to the ER tonight and I was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst. I had gotten sick this last tuesday morning and vomited most of the night. I had chills and a fever. I went to my doctor the next day and she didn't really do anything just guessed maybe a gallbladder problem. My pain was down in my right side and next to my belly button. It was very tender to the touch.

My symptoms have now subsided to low back pain and loss of appetite. I've read lots on search engines and such that vomiting, fever and pain with a cyst is an emergency - but the er doctor said it would go away on it's own. I'm worried. I'm amazed that such a small cyst can cause such troubles! If any of you have had similar experiences or any advice I'd love to hear it. Should I be worried since I've already seen a doc tonight? I forgot to tell him that I had had a fever and chills that first night.

music47 · 05-25-2008, 10:08 PM

B14

I had an ovarian cyst when I was thirty-seven. It was very painful. My GYN said it was triggered by edometriosis. It was a very large cyst, about the size of a grapefruit. My dr recommended surgery. I had a total hysterectomy and have never regretted having the surgery.

Each case is different. Perhaps you would like to get a second opinion. My prayers are with you. I hope you'll stay in touch.

Sincerely Nadine

snowdrift · 05-25-2008, 10:22 PM

I had similar symptoms with a cyst, but I didn't get to the dr. until a couple of days after it had subsided. I believe the reason it's considered an emergency is that it can cause a torsion, which can destroy the ovary and cause other serious problems. If they did an ultrasound to rule out a torsion, there isn't much else to do. Generally surgery is only done for very large or very long-standing cysts, or cysts that are bleeding profusely.

B143C · 05-26-2008, 05:30 PM

Thanks for all your wonderful advice, girls. It's comforting to know other women have had these. Did any of you have a fever when your cyst first appeared?

snowdrift · 05-26-2008, 06:03 PM

Not a fever, but a slightly elevated temperature and a feverish feeling--chills and aches. Slightly higher body temp is normal around ovulation--that's the only time of month I approach the standard 98.6, but when I was having that cyst episode it was between 99 and 100. So, very slightly elevated, but not a fever. (I use NFP and chart, so I keep close track of temps.)

I *felt* feverish though. Hot and achey and shivery chills. The pain was at times more intense than my long, unmedicated labor, but it was a similar pain, and came mostly in waves, like contractions. Nausea and vomiting as well. I guess those could just be from the pain.

Mine was a hemorrhagic cyst, but it burst on its own without excessive bleeding.