Re: ADENOMYOSIS-SYMPTOMS
From: Mindy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Jul 10 10:59:03 2001
I do have heavy cramping during my periods, but I have always had it. I
have to take 800mg Motrin 2 days prior to my period constantly otherwise
cramps are bad! Doctor doesn't seem worried and he's an Endo specialist.
Maybe I shouldn't be!!??
Thank you all for the advice!
Mindy :-)
At Tue, 10 Jul 2001, L. wrote:
>
>I havent had a diagnosis yet but my gynae thinks it might be adeno, the
>main symptoms are the same as endo, painful periods (before and during),
>heavy bleeding with lots of clots (due to it taking longer for the blood
>to come out, as it is in the uterus wall) and brown or old blood
>(sometimes with a nasty smell), pain during sex or after, pain going to
>the loo, etc etc. I have all of these symptoms, and the only real cure
>is a hysterectomy, altho with shallow implants of it some people have
>relief with an ablation (permanent d+c), but I dont see the point in
>this as they say it is permanent but usually it only lasts 5 years, and
>u cant have children anyway with that, and it only stops the heavy
>bleeding not the pain. I am on Zoladex, and this works immensely, but
>get to ur gynae and tell him/her ur symptoms, and he/she will be able to
>tell u if it is possible u have it. Also in some cases it shows up on
>an MRI, altho this is also rare.
>Good luck,
>Lisa
>xxxx
>
>At Sun, 8 Jul 2001, Mindy wrote:
>>
>>I am reposting this message in case there are any new comers to the
>>board or anyone returning.
>>
>>I was wondering if any one has /had Adenomyosis and could tell me some
>>of the common symtoms you have experienced. Everything I read about
>>adenomyosis doesn't sound exactly like what I am experiencing, but what
>>else could it be?? Bowel?? Adhesions??
>>
>>I am 2.5 months post op with Dr. R and my periods are abosolutely
>>wonderful now! I am not in bed anymore for 3-4 days on pain killers. I
>>only have heavy cramping. I can handle that! However, the pain that
>>still exists is in the pelvic region that is dull to sharp (deep) and it
>>intensifies as midcycle approaches. It lasts all month long.
>>The hardest thing for me is having to sit all day at work. I am dying
>>by the end of the day.
>>
>>I am going to my doctor on Thursday, but I wanted some input before I
>>go. Not sure what it is. It could even possibly be post op pain, but
>>it feels all too familiar.
>>
>> Thanks a million!
>
>--
>L. Akrigg
>24 years old
>West Yorkshire, UK.
>
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