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Re: am I nuts
From: Tracy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Mar 4 11:15:31 2002
I am so tired of GI docs claiming every problem that we have is IBS. IBS
is a trash-can diagnosis for "I have NO clue what is wrong with you". GI
docs have been telling me that I have "IBS" for 3 years, finally, a real
physician found out that my whole problem was ruptured hemmorrhagic
ovarian cysts and Endometriosis. I have even tactfully explained to all
of my past GI docs that they have misdiagnosed me, and to try finding
out what is actually wrong with a young woman in their offices with
bowel changes, etc.....Go to your GYN, and find out what is really
wrong!
Tracy
At Fri, 1 Mar 2002, Lauren wrote:
>
>No,
>You are not nuts at all. I suffer from iBS and endo(have you been checked
>for IBS) It causes horrid tummy spasms, colon spasms etc.
>I also have severe discomfort with bowel movements.
>I use no medication for the IBS, as I feel it does nothing except make
>matters worse. Also I have just come off some REALLY strong pain medication
>for the endo, I was taking really strong stuff everyday, and it was harming
>my body. ( I had a hysterectomy almost eleven weeks ago)
>I am trying to stay off ALL meds. I have learned how to eat correctly,
>and use some teas for the gastric problems. The only med I am taking is a
>PPI for an ulcer, nothing else helps, but I also watch my diet for that.
>I am also managing the endo that was left behind with diet. If you would
>like more info feel free to e-mail me at laurenr@lantic.net.
>(((HUGS)))
>LAUREN
>
>>>----- Original Message -----
>From: Jennifer <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 11:54 PM
>Subject: Re: am I nuts
>
>> At Thu, 28 Feb 2002, Jo wrote:
>> >
>> Hey Tracy,
>> I also take amitryptaline for its muscle relaxing properties. I just
>> always make sure I take it an hour or so before I want to go to bed, and
>> it definitely keeps me from waking up all night because of the pain.
>> I've been on it since Dec. 99. It has done a lot for the spasming
>> pain, and yes, I definitely know what you mean about the bowel effects.
>> I also have IBS - if you're having a lot of gastro symptoms, you might
>> want to check into it. In fact, my GI doc did a bunch of tests and told
>> me that my IBS is, get this, worsened by the endometriosis.
>> And one of the 5 docs I've had in the past three years told me that the
>> muscle spasms ARE related to the endo. She said it was like when you
>> get a headache, eventually your neck hurts, too, because your body has
>> been trying to protect your hurting head, and in the process, it wears
>> your neck out.
>> For the spasming pain that is linked to my bowel disorder, I take an
>> antispasmodic, and I've learned a few lamaze-like breathing techniques
>> that work pretty well if the pain is bothersome and hurty, but not so
>> bad you want to cry, you know what I mean?
>>
>> Good luck, hope this helps,
>> Jen G.
>>
>> I have been having a sever pain in my right abdominal area. I went to
>> the Dr and he did some
>> >testing and said that it is a muscle that is having spasms causing the
>> >pain. He then put me on amitriptylne an anti depressant that is also
>> >used for chronic pain. Due to the face that I am not depressed it
>> >knocks me out sure I don't hurt that I know of because I am in a coma
>> >like state 30 min. after I take it.
>> I am sure many of you know that
>> >routine. Any how I have noticed when I have a bowel movement that the
>> >same place where the pain comes and goes almost feels like it is being
>> >pulled on from the inside. The Dr doesn't feel there is any connection
>> >with the muscle pain and the endo. Somehow I am not convinced. Anyone
>> >else have anything like this happen or any suggestions........
>> >Thanks ladies
>>
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