ENDO Messages for October, 2000: Re: (((Kristy)))

Re: (((Kristy)))

From: nsmitch (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Oct 31 19:26:36 2000

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Angie, et al I know you addressed this to Kristy but I haven't seen her response so I hope you don't mind. The "bowel problem" she referred to is Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It is very common in women and especially women with endo. A gastroenterologist can diagnose this. Additionally, for those with migraines, remember that water retention which is common but even more so with some endo and IBS sufferers add to pressure on the spinal column and may be the root of the migraines. Trying a mild diuretic may help. Although I have migraines secondary to an accident and nerve damage I have found diuretics helpful when I am menstruating and also when on GnRH analogs, etc. like the Zoladex now. It's worth a discussion with your docs possibly and you may not need the migraine meds that carry more side-effects. (Be sure to go on a kidney-sparing diuretic; one that has the least loss of potassium) Also, some people have bowel problems such as chronic hemorrhoids and tearing/fissures. This may be due to tight sphincter muscles. I thought this was nuts until I was in severe agony and was told I needed a sphincterotomy. I am not one to advocate surgery at all, but ladies if this is possibly you then see a GI or Colo-rectal specialist. It may be a gift you give yourself. It certainly was for me. No more fissures. I still have IBS, but a lot less pain and that's what we all want, right? Sally

>----- Original Message -----
From: "Angela" <anonymous@obgyn.net> To: "Multiple recipients of list ENDO" <anonymous@obgyn.net> Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 9:50 AM Subject: Re: (((Kristy)))

Hello, Kristy welcome to the group. My name is Angie and I am from Boston, Ma. I am 26 y.o with 1 child 7 1/2 months and I suffer from endo, I had one lap and I may need another. The doctor keeps trying different meds on me and nothing is working. She just put me on Celebrex yesterday. Have you ever tried that? What bowel problem are you talking about, if you dont mind me asking. I have been so constipated and then some days I have diarrhea and hemmoroids. It really is a battle, you just go day by day and pray that the next day will be better then your bad day. angie

>From: "Kristy" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 08:22:54 -0600
>
>Hello everyone! My name is Kristy Martin and I am an endo sufferer. I
>live
>in Augusta, Georgia and we have no support groups that I know of, so this
>is
>my only way to get advice. My doctor(s) have told me the same things over
>and over. I have been through two different doctors within the past two
>years, and guess what. Yep, still no relief. I have had two laps and one
>major surgery to unblock my tubes. I have had the cysts and the severe
>pain
>as well.
>
>My husband ahs been wonderful through all of this. There are times he gets
>frustrated, but he always comes around. He has even been to doctor
>appointments with me. I am very lucky in that aspect.
>
>I am coming off of a six month dose of Lupron and it was fine for about
>three months afterwards, but it is back now. For the past two months my
>periods have really been off wack. I'll bleed for four days, stop and then
>start back real heavy for two or three days. It REALLY HURTS TOO!!!!!!!!!
>I have had bowel problems these past tow months and it is really starting
>to
>scare me. The bowel problems never exsisted before. I do not want to call
>my doctor, because I just can't go through another surgery right now.
>PLEASE HELP ME.
>
>I wrote to The Center for Endometriosis Care in Atlanta and they sent me
>soem good information, even some for my husband. I have thought about
>contacting them and getting help. I just can't decide. If anyone can help
>me I would greatly appreciate it.
>
>Thanks and hopes for a pain free day for all
>Kristy Martin

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