MY MRI SUPRISE

I am not sure where on this website to go with this, I picked chronic pain becuase I have been suffering for about 4 yrs from chronic pain in my lower lumbar area. I started having hip problems, so my PM doc sent me for an MRI on my lumbar region and both hips. I really wanted to see what was on the report instead of waiting on the appointment next wednesday, so I picked up the results today. I have the written report, and I don't understand all the language, but I did understand something I didn't expect to see.

At the bottom, the radiologist stated, "Within the pelvis, a cystic structure is seen in the right adnexal (ovarian) region likely representing an ovarian cyst. No free pelvic fluid is seen. Impression: Probable cyst in the right ovary. Further evaluation with pelvic sonography is recommended.

I know. Everybody gets cysts. But I haven't!! And seeing how my mother died of cancer of the brain at 44 (I'm 39) and my father is a survivor of prostate cancer, and my brother is a skin cancer survivor-I am surrounded by this in my family. I am the ONLY one that hasn't had an cancer. Yet.

I have a pap smear scheduled for November-regular yearly check up. On Monday, I will reschedule for ASAP.

I'm worried. Anybody tell me about this-I don't know much, and what the likelihood of this cyst being cancer is-and what they will do with my family history as bad as it is.
I got the weekend and at least a few days to get through this, I know I am overreacting-I do that alot. I just need to hear something good.

Thanks.

Ovarian cysts are EXTREMELY common.  A ton of women have them and are symptom-free.  When they burst, they cause some serious pain, however.  It only lasts for a little while, for most.  One ovarian cyst on its own is rarely anything to be concerned about.

Thank you for the warm welcome. I know that ovarian cysts are common. My HEAD knows this, it is my emotions that have such a vivid imagination.

See, what scares me is this-I know I listed my family history of cancer. Like I said, I lost my mom when I was 16 to a brain tumor. She was only 44. Five years older than I am right now. I've always thought that that would be MY number-44. So when I turned 34, I was like, "10 more years", etc...so when I read this on the MRI-I thought, "the prophecy is doomed to come TRUE!" I know I am being dramatic-that is my personality.

What sent me to have the MRI in the first place was major lumbar and hip pain. I had 2 neck surgeries to repair a torn disc (1st time) and 2nd time, to repair the screwup the first doctor made. number 2 was a success, although I still have neck pain from time to time. I can live with that. But this lower back crap is really getting to be too much. It's affecting ever aspect of my life. I work at a desk all day, I can't be still cause of the pain in my legs-I have to come home and lie down for at least an hour every evening. I have 2 teenagers and a fiance that I live with. Of course, I have my domestic duties that they are all pretty helpful with, but I am a control freak in addition to my dramatic-ness. And my job-my boss gives me the proverbial eye roll at the entire situation. Always has-he treats me like crap! I have to park in handicapped, and I limp all the time. I feel so old and worn out. I can't sleep worth a hooey-I often have so much pain in my legs that I have to use my hands to move them into a different position throughout the night. Today, I spent ALL DAY at my daughter's high school cause there was a band competition that her band hosted, and I just love that stuff-being a former band geek myself. I have to go!! My daughter is a senior and I can't miss a thing. My mom got sick just before I entered high school, and frankly, I have zero memories of her attending even a football game of mine. She was too sick, and then the summer between 10th and 11th grade, she died. I can't not be there for my kids. There are still 5 more band competitions to go. I will be at as many as can be. And all of the FB games. I take a beach chair, and that helps, but it isn't enough, but it will have to do.

So now, I am facing at least a trip to the OB/GYN asap, they doing whatever it is they will do to check out the cyst, and whatever they have to do to possibly get rid of it. I'm already on BC pills-I thought that would have possibly prevented it. There is one thing with my body I could always count on-my reproductive system was always great. I got pregnant when I wanted to-one try each kid-no problems, EVER. I could depend on that!! Now, it is like that part of me is failing me. I am not breathing a word of this to my kids until I have some news-one way or another. I can't worry them about something that may be absolutely nothing.

Thank you for listening to me harp about this. I just don't know if I can face another problem!! Even something this small-with any luck, it will be nothing.

I'll be making that OB/GYN appt first thing monday, hopefully, they can see me asap. I have never been there, my first appt with this group was end of november. I hope, being a new patient-they can work me in.

Thank you all so much. It's great to have found a place that everyone understands. I'll keep everyone posted!

Did you get an appointment? just wondering, keep us posted okay. Take care and soft hugz to you............

You're in my thoughts, woman. Try not to worry too much about it...one day at a time. ;-)

Thanks for your replies! I have an appointment on October 17th with my gynecologist. Hopefully, it will be one of the many good possibilities mentioned here!
I am 39 years old-by the way, the radiologist didn't tell me what he/she saw, I got the results to take to my pain clinic for my back and hip problem. I had steriod injections for that, and it is NOT perfect, but the pain is getting much more bearable. I hope the blocks will last for a couple of months It is hard for me to sit all day at my desk and it is hard for me to sit at home at my desk and use the computer, so I don't get on much.

Thanks for your input!! I will let you know what my doctor says.

Blessings!
Julie