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Re: I have IC, Crohns and possibly Endo
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Jul 12 23:11:10 2002
Megan:
I didn't know that Crohns is common in women with endo! Do you also have
Crohns? How does Crohns present? Is it possible to have a "mild" case?
I'm going to check out the links which you provided for Carrie -- do any
of those links provide info on Crohns and endo?
Thanks Megan :)
At Fri, 12 Jul 2002, Megan wrote:
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>Carrie,
>Both IC and Crohns are very common with endo. Also, make sure in fact
>you do have IC and not endo on the bladder. They are often mistaken for
>each other often. Here is some info you might find helpful.
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>Bladder Endometriosis or IC (http://www.hcgresources.com/bladder.html)
>After the Lap (http://www.hcgresources.com/shoulderpain.html)
>Lap (from ACGO)
>(http://www.medem.com/search/article_display.cfm?path=n:&mstr=/ZZZODAA697C.html&soc=ACOG&srch_typ=NAV_SERCH)
>Lap Tips (http://www.emptyarms.co.uk/laptips.html)
>Post Operative Tips
>(http://www.wordplay.org/endometriosis/articles/postop.shtml)
>Please feel free to email me at MAHibbitts80@aol.com if you have any
>questions!!
>Megan
>Rohnert Park, CA
>
>At Thu, 11 Jul 2002, Carrie wrote:
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>>I am 28 and have Lap surgery scheduled for July 26th. I'm nervous esp
>>to find out how bad it may be. I have only had increasing pain for the
>>past 9 months but in the past 5 months it has gotten progressivly worse
>>with pain all month and spotting 10+ days. The Pill did not help so my
>>Dr scheduled Laproscopic Surgery. Do they know from the surgery if you
>>are definately infertile? What is the chance of becomming infertile - I
>>have read 20%-40%. I also have IC (interstitial Cystits)a bladder
>>disorder and was just diagnosed with Crohns a colon disorder. Does
>>anyone have one or more of these as well and how do they interact or how
>>do you cope with all 3? Any recommendations on the Lap surgery and
>>recovery? How long are most people off? I travel for work and my boss
>>wants me back traveling within 10 days. I told him I cannot guarantee
>>it(he'll be flexible). OK that's enough questions. IF anyone has any
>>for me about IC or Crohns please e-mail me.
>>
>>-Carrie
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