Question 1

can pelvic pain come from sciatica im suffering pretty bad with sciatica and been getting pelvic pain?

Accepted Answer

I doubt it: yes, there "could" be an overlap but sciatica would be a rare cause of pelvic pain. I recommend see a doctor for an exam to find out what's going on.

Question 2

happy new yr! i'm on the nuvaring. i'm getting pelvic pain but i also have sciatica right now and i think the pain may be traveling. is either possible? i worry about ov cancer too but that's a reach

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Symptoms of sciatica including pain, numbness or weakness radiating from the buttock down to the foot or ankle is unlikely to be caused by NuvaRing . Your pcp can examine you carefully and determine if it is indeed scistica and needs further work up.

Question 3

i have a lot of pelvic pain?

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Need more info: Pelvic pain can be from infection, inflammation, uterine tumors, endometriosis, ovarian lesions, prolapse, or trauma (among other things). Without more information it's difficult to help. See your gyn & a thorough history, exam, and possibly ultrasound may help diagnose the cause of your pain. Other causes involve bladder, bowel, nerve endings, or vascular abnormalities or even pregnancy.

Question 4

how does a dr workup pelvic pain?

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Pelvic pain: It starts with a comprehensive evaluation.  We will ask you questions about your pain and other medical issues.  We then perform an examination to obtain more information.  Depend on the clinical impression, we might send you for blood work or radiology test.  It might take several visits to complete the work-ups.

Question 5

what can be the causes for pelvic pain?

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Need more detail: There are many causes of pelvic pain, from skin, muscle, and bone/joint problems, to gastrointestinal or reproductive/urinary issues. A full history and physical examination by an experienced physician is usually very helpful.

Question 6

what to if i am having extreme pelvic pain what is going on?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation needed.: Pelvic pain may be due to endometriosis, bladder pain, colorectal  and muscular issue. See a physician at the earliest convenience. A thorough evaluation is necessary.

Question 7

pelvic pain during menstration?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic pain: It is not unusual to have pelvic pain during menstruation. Some women will get what we call retrograde bleeding going up the fallopian tubes and this can cause some pelvic pain. I would see your gynecologist for evaluation if the pain continues or is severe.

Question 8

can intercourse cause pelvic pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A lot of factors could cause it. If you are with the same partner and doing essentially the same things you always do then a sudden onset of pelvic pain is concerning. If you have discharge, fever or pain persists after 24 hours get checked

Question 9

what can cause pelvic pain/pressure?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Common causes of pelvic pain/pressure are endometriosis, adhesions, fibroids, ovarian cysts, adenomyosis, and pelvic infections.  Pelvic pain can also be due to irritable bowel or bladder inflammation.  Cancer must also be considered.  See your doctor to sort out what is going on with you and to get the right treatment.

Question 10

what's chronic pelvic pain in men from?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic pain in men: There can be a variety of causes of pelvic pain in med. If your primary care doctor is having trouble finding the cause then referral to a urologist might be appropriate. If a urologist can't arrive at a cause then referral to an interventional pain management specialist would be appropriate.

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Can pelvic pain come from sciatica im suffering pretty bad with sciatica and been getting pelvic pain?

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Happy new yr! i'm on the nuvaring. i'm getting pelvic pain but i also have sciatica right now and i think the pain may be traveling. is either possible? i worry about ov cancer too but that's a reach

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I have a lot of pelvic pain?

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How does a dr workup pelvic pain?

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What can be the causes for pelvic pain?

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What to if i am having extreme pelvic pain what is going on?

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Pelvic pain during menstration?

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Can intercourse cause pelvic pain?

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What can cause pelvic pain/pressure?

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What's chronic pelvic pain in men from?

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