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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 110561" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>Susie, you said, "They did a urinalysis, no infection at the time of the test."</p><p></p><p>That sounds like a dip stick test, which they often do before sending the specimen off to be cultured. The dip stick can look for blood in the urine, protein (often found in an infection), ketones (found in diabetes when you've not been eating well or taking your insulin - also found when you've been on a high-protein diet or not eaten for a bit too long), pH (low if there's an infection) and that's about it. NO dip stick can measure bacteria.</p><p></p><p>easy child 2/difficult child 2 had an ultrasound for appendicitis. It was negative, despite her actually having a 'grumbling' or chronic appendicitis. Ultrasound is not that specific for appendicitis. They can get a bit more detail on ultrasound if they use a vaginal ultrasound probe (inserted into the vagina). </p><p></p><p>Other possibilities - endometriosis (also not easy to pick with ultrasound). Another phenomenon called "mittelschmertz" which is basically pain at time of ovulation - sister in law had this diagnosis, although hers turned out to be a grumbling appendix.</p><p>easy child 2/difficult child 2 is currently being investigated for a condition called "gastroparesis" where the stomach doesn't empty properly. it has a combination of symptoms which include pain on the right side as well as nausea, especially after eating ANYTHING (in her case).</p><p></p><p>She does need to see the gynaecologist, but she might also need to see a gastroenterologist. What about trying to get an appointment with a gatroentrologist now? It gives you a head start in case the gynaecologist says, "I don't know; how about seeing a gastroenterologist?" At least you would have an appointment booked. You could always cancel if the gynaecologist turns out to have the answer.</p><p></p><p>My thought - there are more things that could be wrong from a gastro point of view than from a gynaecologist point of view. Go for the each way bet. It should speed things up.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 110561, member: 1991"] Susie, you said, "They did a urinalysis, no infection at the time of the test." That sounds like a dip stick test, which they often do before sending the specimen off to be cultured. The dip stick can look for blood in the urine, protein (often found in an infection), ketones (found in diabetes when you've not been eating well or taking your insulin - also found when you've been on a high-protein diet or not eaten for a bit too long), pH (low if there's an infection) and that's about it. NO dip stick can measure bacteria. easy child 2/difficult child 2 had an ultrasound for appendicitis. It was negative, despite her actually having a 'grumbling' or chronic appendicitis. Ultrasound is not that specific for appendicitis. They can get a bit more detail on ultrasound if they use a vaginal ultrasound probe (inserted into the vagina). Other possibilities - endometriosis (also not easy to pick with ultrasound). Another phenomenon called "mittelschmertz" which is basically pain at time of ovulation - sister in law had this diagnosis, although hers turned out to be a grumbling appendix. easy child 2/difficult child 2 is currently being investigated for a condition called "gastroparesis" where the stomach doesn't empty properly. it has a combination of symptoms which include pain on the right side as well as nausea, especially after eating ANYTHING (in her case). She does need to see the gynaecologist, but she might also need to see a gastroenterologist. What about trying to get an appointment with a gatroentrologist now? It gives you a head start in case the gynaecologist says, "I don't know; how about seeing a gastroenterologist?" At least you would have an appointment booked. You could always cancel if the gynaecologist turns out to have the answer. My thought - there are more things that could be wrong from a gastro point of view than from a gynaecologist point of view. Go for the each way bet. It should speed things up. Marg [/QUOTE]
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