ENDO Messages for August, 2001: Re: new to forum

Re: new to forum

From: Clinical (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Aug 31 14:40:58 2001

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At Tue, 25 Apr 2000, Kathy wrote: >
>I am new to this forum, have been on internet extensively researching
>endometriosis and your stories are helping me. Especially finding the
>Endometrosis Resource Book put out by the Endometriosis Association has
>been eye-opening. My history of endometriosis is not as long as others,
>but here goes:
>After having 4 children, I quit taking birth control pills after my
>husband underwent a sterilization procedure. A year later I began
>having severe rectal pain during menstruation. Luckily, I went through
>2 GYN docs before one decided to do a laparoscopy. I was diagnosed with
>endo and put on continuous BCP. That worked for 1 year. Then lower
>right quadrant pain began even though no periods. I am now on Lupron
>and had 2 pain free months. But the lower right quad pain has returned
>and I gained 15lbs while on 3 months of Lupron. My GYN feels the Lupron
>was effective and wants to do a hysterectomy but I wonder if I'm not
>just experiencing adhesions. Ultrasound has ruled out ovarian cysts.
>The LRQ pain is at the site of a laparoscopy puncture. I am reluctant
>to remove healthy organs. I am not having much luck finding a competent
>endo surgeon. When I think I have found one, they will only take me by
>referral. My GYN will only write a letter of information, not referral.
>How do I find a good doctor in Seattle area? Should I stop the Lupron
>before they have to roll me home? Any advice is appreciated.

Dear Kathy,

There is a new study starting in September for endometriosis using a new medication. This is NOT a lupron like drug. It has very few side effects and is a new approach to the treatment of endometriosis. All medical expenses are covered. The study lasts for 3 months. If interested call Clinical Research of Washington at 206-923-2878.

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Clinical Research of Washington
Tel 206-923-2878
Fax 206-937-3526
E-mail:   anonymous@obgyn.net

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>--
>Kathy
>

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