u/sleepy_teivos

Hello, I'm planning a trip at the end of October to Brighton Beach. I'll be coming in via Amtrak to the Train hall at Penn station. What would my best option for getting there? (I'm not familiar with the Subway at all but if there is an app that you recommend for navigating the Subways please share it!) I'm assuming the Subway is my cheapest option. Google said something about a B train? I'm be visiting on a Saturday if that makes a difference. Thank you!

Hello, I've turned to Reddit because I am at a loss for what the next step(s) are/ advocating for myself regarding chronic pelvic pain.

I'm 35 years old and AFAB and am white (sorry I'm not sure if that is relevant information!) For about 3-4 months now, I've had pain in my lower right side. I am almost positive it's ovarian related. (I do have a hard time describing pain) No fever that I can tell. I get occasional nausea. I take Norethindrone oral birth control pill so my periods are very rare. (Again, I apologize if this isn't considered relevant)

I've recently had a gyno exam and pap smear that came back clear. I also had a regular and transvaginal ultrasound and that came back fine. My right ovary where my pain has consistently been, is slightly bigger than my left ovary, but I guess that is considered normal. I've had lab work done recently as part of my yearly physical and that came back fine as well. My obgyn said check with my GP for further advice. I haven't been able to get through to her office.

I'm just wondering what other tests I could ask my Drs to run (CT, specific blood tests etc.) I am not a candidate for an MRI. I'm just trying to advocate for myself better. I had mentioned my grandmother on my dad's side had some form of female cancer. I don't know what specific cancer, all I was told was it is "female cancer." I'm just scared I'll be not taken seriously because I don't necessarily have symptoms of endometriosis or cancer, but both of those are still a huge concern for me (medical anxiety) I'm so sorry for the long winded post, I just wondering what others experiences have been like so I can keep pushing and know if I should seek a second opinion. (I also understand folks on Reddit aren't all medical experts and such!) Thank you for listening if you read this far.