A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.
Summary
Dawn Jemison had severe pelvic pain for over 30 years without a clear diagnosis. After a chance meeting with a doctor who recognized her symptoms, she was diagnosed with pelvic congestion syndrome, a condition caused by blocked veins, and received treatment that relieved her pain.Key Facts
- Jemison began experiencing pelvic pain at age 11, which worsened over time.
- She was wrongly diagnosed with anemia, lupus, and possibly endometriosis.
- Doctors suggested treatments that did not help, and some doubted her pain was real.
- In December 2024, Jemison planned to have a hysterectomy to stop the pain.
- In January 2025, while working as a server, she heard about a similar patient case involving a pelvic vein stent.
- Dr. Abigail Qin-Nelson diagnosed Jemison with pelvic congestion syndrome using a venogram, finding major vein blockages.
- The diagnosis gave Jemison relief because her symptoms were finally explained.
- Dr. Qin-Nelson treated Jemison by placing stents to open the blocked veins.
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