Lump

This sounds like a Bartholin's cyst.
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L.

I would strongly suggest you see a physician. It may wind up being no big deal, but better safe than sorry.

That is something to wait around for. Get to a Dr, or clinic as soon as possible. It could be nothing but that area is not something you put off.

Hello, it's most likely a cyst or infected hair, yes even inside the vagina this can happen, and they can be incredibly painful!! But, with your uneasy feeling and the pain in your belly, i would at least consult the health department and it may very well be worth shelling out the cash to see a doctor! Try to find a clinic that is income based that is helpful to those without insurance. I pray that it is nothing!!
Best of luck and god bless!!

First off, dear, be encouraqed. Easier said than done, I know. But I say that because I've EXPERIENCED almost the exact same thing! Some years ago (oh, I can't remember how long--I've been married almost 19 years), after making love with my husband, I was "cleaning up" when I reached into my vagina, and discovered this lump. Like you said, I could feel it move! Believe me, at first, I freaked out! I KNEW I'd been faithful, he was faithful, so all I could think was "LORD, help me!" I told my mother about it, and she calmed me down (not because she knew what it was, but because that's what moms do). Anyway, I didn't (and STILL don't) have insurance either. But I called a doctor to make an appointment to be seen about. I had to wait for about a week or so. During that time period, my husband still wanted to be intimate but I was afraid to. Again, one day, I talked with my mother (she's a minister, and I am a pastor now); she made this suggestion (and I know this isn't medical, but I don't want you to forget that God is in control): she said, "Well, after you had sex with your husband, you discovered it; why not try to have sex again, and see what happens?" We did, my husband and I. Guess what? NO LUMP! To this VERY DAY, I have no idea what it was or where it went! I've been checked SINCE that time---NO LUMP! No problems! Now, I never felt pain in my belly whenever I "moved" it, but I know what you're talking about. I encourage you to be seen by a doctor, but take the LORD with you! And trust Him BEFORE you even get there! You may be wonderfully surprised at what HE may have in store for you!

V.,

Dont freak yet, but dont hesitate to get medical advice. The most common cause I have seen is what is called a bartholian cyst. There are glands at the base of the labial area that are called bartholian glands. If they get blocked or infected, things get messy. Usually the treatment is antibiotics and/or having it lysed (opened). Not sure of the exact location of your knot, but any person that deals with female anatomy such as the nurse practitioners at the health department will recognize it and know the appropriate treatment. There are many other options about what it could be too, so dont delay treatment. If it is a cyst, expect it to keep growing and become painful.

Also, I can give you some information about clinics if you are in the OKC area that are either free, or reduced fees based on your income if you want. I know it will make you rest easier knowing what it is and getting the proper treatment. If it is cancer, there are many free programs that will cover all the treatment too. There are government programs such as Take Charge that will streamline you through the system and you will automatically qualify for medicaid if the diagnosis is suggestive of cancer and they will cover all the treatment needed. Good luck.

Vickie,
This sounds like a Bartholin cyst. Here's a link you can check out. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/bartholin_cyst/article_em....
God bless,
A.

First off, if you use tampons, are you sure you removed the last one from your last period? I had a friend who ended up in the hospital from the same type of scenario. She was really embarrassed, but, quite frankly, the doctor said that if she had waited another day or two, we may have lost her! She said that she didn't see or feel the "string" so she didn't realize she had left a tampon in there! Needless to say, THAT was three days in the hospital she will never forget! Other than that, I would advise that you check with one of the many clinics in the area if the health department won't help. Or call 211 and they can direct you to some wonderful clinics, as well. Best of luck, and I'll keep you in my prayers.

D. C.

It really does sound like infected lymph node. I am not a Dr. so, I would go to the Dr. ASAP!!! It may be nothing, however, I would check. Health Dept. would be great too. Let us know. I will say a little prayer for you!!

It may just be a vaginal hernia. I had a friend who had one a few years ago. I would go to your local health department since you don't have health insurance. Good Luck!!

Hi! hope all is well. wow this sounds very painful. asap make an appt. to get checked. if u live here in monroe, maybe lsu, conway could see u with no insurance. I hope this one man has been faithful and hasn't brought mom nothn home. I hate to say this. I'm sure u had ???'s as well. I hope u feel better. may just be a boil of some kind. take c.

do not stop but run to your doctor its better to be wrong than not it doesn't sound good but checked now it could be fixed good luck

It could just be a cyst. If it is bothering u I would for sure get it looked at! Good luck!

These are likely nothing bad. I think they could be either a Gartner's Duct cyst, Bartholin's Gland infection or a Muellarian Duct cyst. All are a harmless annoyance. Sometimes these little ducts (which are remnants from fetal development, they made our girl parts) can become blocked and form a little cyst. Go to the Health Dept. or your GYN and they can help you. Don't worry, this is not cancer or a disease.

V.

You need to make an appointment with even your health unit. They can advise you where to go for help. Our health unit in Louisiana actually has a program to provide for most all of women"s needs. Do not put this off. It could be something very simple or something to really be concerned about.

Let us know what you find out.
S. Miller

Hey, V. ~ I've actually had something very similar, a couple of times. I went to my Ob-Gyn,and it was an infected lymph node. Mine wasn't actually inside my vagina, but it was just on the outside. A lypmh node had gotten infected, (Dr. said most likely from shaving), and the infection had spread. It was very painful around the actual "marble". (Mine moved around, as well.) I thought I had a cyst, but thank goodness it was much easier to get rid of than that! The doc put me on some high powered antibiotics and it was gone in a few days. And, even though my symptoms were similar to yours, it was my diagnosis. Your problem could be different, so you still need to get checked out, soon, by a health professional. There are many programs available, for uninsured individuals, and I'm sure someone would be happy to help you! Stay positive and I'll keep you in my prayers! Take care!

Hi V.,

I know you are worried! I had lump just as you described come up on me, in the same area. I went to the doctor after it nearly doubled in size in 24 hours. My doctor knew instantly what it was. It was an infected gland. The name started with a B...something like Bartholan's. She gave me an antibiotic and it slowly went down. She did tell me that if mine were any bigger she would have had to lance it. Thankfully, it went away. I would definelty contact your doctor or at least talk to a nurse at the health department. Good luck!

A.

It sounds like it may be a cyst. Apply really warm compresses to the area a couple of times a day, and apply a bit of tea tree oil (it will have a cold, almost stinging, sensation). If it doesn't go away in a few days, then you may need to see your doctor.

Girl just go in and get it checked. It may be nothing, but it may be something. It will at least give you peace of mind. And I do believe health departments see walk-ins, I'm not sure. But it would be worth looking into.
Good luck, hope it's nothing!

oh girl get to the health depat or planned parenthood. I know PP works on a pay scale, and what kind o finsurance do your children have? If they are on medicade you could probably get on it as well. I would look into it definilty it is not worth being scared to death over a cycst or something go get it looked at =)

plus i know you said you felt it have you tried to look at it,lol. I know that sounds funny but get a mirror and take a look it is your body. better you look before a doc. That way if it is a pimple, boil, ect your can try to treat it with a tea bag ect before taking a unnessasary trip to doc.

the health dept. will see you, and it could just be a calcium lump. I used to get them when i lived in florida(don't know why) If you shave down there it could just be a bacteria thing from the razor. I know this doesn't help much, you should try webmd.

may be what is called (not spelled correctly) a Bartholin cyst. I'd go to whomever you need to though to check it out -- if you wait, your uneasy feeling will just last.

the good news is that cancer is usually not painful until it's been there a while and had time to grow large enough to alter tissues around it.

V., go to that Health Clinic, NOW!

I'm praying for you. Maybe it's nothing, but you find out, please...Your family and friends will thank you for it.

What are you waiting for??? Don't you want to see your 3 children grow up? By all means, make an appointment & get this checked out. At the very least it could be a syst or God forbid, something worse. This is the only body you have & if you don't take care of it, who do you think will. Please, for the sake of your kids, get it checked out. A lot of Doctors will make payment arrangements with you. If it's nothing, thank God, but if it turns out to be more, waiting will not be your friend.

Hi V.!
I will agree with what others have said: it may very well be a Bartholin's cyst. They are fairly harmless, but if left untreated they will grow to become an abcess and are VERY painful. I had an abcess 1 month after my son was born (probably never noticed the cyst because of recovering from a large tear and being very "gentle" with that area), and I thought my stitches were infected...I could hardly sit, stand, walk...it was about 3-4 times the size of what you described and so excruciating (much worse than my initial PP pain!!). The OB put me on antibiotics, painmeds, and had me take sitz baths every few hours to help it drain, otherwise it would have required surgery (lancing). It healed up nicely. If that is what it is, be glad you found it early before it becomes very painful! I would suggest taking some sitz baths (sit in your tub in a couple inches of the hottest water you can stand for about 15 min at a time) and see if that helps as you are waiting to see a Dr. And God forbid if it is something potentially worse, you certainly won't be doing yourself any favors by waiting...early treatment almost always provides the best outcome, and the doctors/state can work with you on covering/reducing cost of treatment. Either way, at least you will know and can stop worrying. Please let us know how things turn out! I'm praying for you!

S.

Good Morning V., don't get all upset yet, you have no idea what it is...the health department would probably be the best place to start....there are a lot of crazy things that happen with our bodies that are minor in comparison to where our minds want to take us....many folks get cysts of one sort or another and there are a lot of other things that it could be. Try not to get really upset at this point, go get it checked out and just go from there....i know that's easier said than done but try...go as soon as you can get in..i promise the not knowing is much worse than going ahead and finding out.....good luck....R.

V.,

First of all, don't panic. Take a deep breath. This could be a large pimple (yes, you can get them...there.) or a boil or a cyst.

Apply ice to relieve swelling, if necessary. Its probably nothing to be worried about, however, anytime a woamn has a lump, it needs to be addressed quickly.

Find a clinic in your area and make an appointment.

Be well.

L.
Please see a doctor and get things checked out for your own health - and sanity to put your worries behind you.

I could say maybe it's this, or maybe that, but the best advice I could give is GO TO THE DOCTOR! Just think of it this way, it could simply just be a swollen gland, but it's better to be safe than sorry. Your life is priceless and taking care of yourself is priority because you have little ones to look after as well.

Hope this helps.

A.

Hmmm. Maybe you should get insurance before you find yourself diagnosed with something possibly really, really expensive. To help make it safer to put it off for a tiny bit while establishing insurance, start eating really healthy foods immediately. See below.

If this is a malignancy, you have to be prepared make some radical changes to your diet and lifestyle. Start here to understand what and why: http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1932100660/ref=sib_dp_pt#...

This is the time to give away all of your unhealthy snacks and easy but unhealthy processed "foods," and make a habit of eating mostly just fruits, grains and vegetables, preferably raw (you get used to it within a couple of weeks). Include ground flax seed in your diet on a daily basis (find it at any health food store) on soups, salads, cereal, etc. Even the FDA has acknowledged it as having strong anti-cancer properties. Start with just half a dinner spoon per day, or it can be rough on your system. Over the course of a couple of weeks, build up to 4 tablespoons per day. Don't cook with it or add it to very hot foods; it goes rancid easily.

Good luck. PM me with any questions. I have lots to share with you that can give you a real fighting chance. My mother is a nutritionist who basically specializes in cancer.

I really hope you'll contact me.

L.

I do not know what it is but I am sure you would felt a lot better, if you make an appointment and have it check out. I was thinking at first thing something had bite you but if it is growing it is not that. Have a friend watch your kids and get to the Doctor. it is more likely something he can do something about but you need to know how to take care of yourself for all your love ones.

Sounds like you have gotten good advice. I saw that you are in Perkins so Edmond might be too much of a drive for you, but there is a great clinic called Ministries of Jesus on the campus of Henderson Hills Baptist Church. You can call them at ###-###-####, or check them out thru www.hhbc.com under What we do, then click on Ministries of Jesus. Just wanted to throw that out as an option since you don't have insurance. God bless!

Please go to the doctor. Don't let this go unoticed.