ENDO Messages for November, 2002: Re: Not yet diagnosed with endo but some questions about it

Re: Not yet diagnosed with endo but some questions about it

From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Nov 4 09:18:08 2002

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Shannon, Insist that your doctor go on with the scope (lap). Sounds like she suspects endo or she wouldn't probably have suggested a laparoscopy. A lap is the only true way to diagnose endo. Sounds to me that you have it-your story and symptoms are exactly like mine and I was finally diagnosed with endo about age 25 (6 years ago). I would insist on the lap before you go to a gastro specialist. Stomach/bowel issues are very common with endo. Endo implants are often found on the bowel and colon areas. My first lap showed my uterus and bowel were stuck together, explaining the severe pain a bowel movement would cause. The Doc removed most of the scar tissue in this area but had to be cautious, as that is a touchy area to mess with. I now only have bowel pain during my period, which is at least some sort of improvement. I know it may seem scary to have surgery, but a lap is really not bad at all. It is usually outpatient surgery. I've had two now and found them to not be bad at all. Some discomfort and pain after, but they make pain medicine for a reason so....The Doc may be able to remove some of the scar tissue during surgery, and besides that, I think it would just bring you peace of mind to know what's going on. If you want to talk privately, email me directly.

Amy

At Sun, 3 Nov 2002, Shannon wrote: >
>Hi everyone I'm 24 years old have been on the pill since i was 17.
>Started my period when I was 9 always very painful and very irregular.
>Was so happy when I went on the pill because I actually knew when it was
>coming:). Last year(2001) decided to go off the pill to get pregnant I
>didn't get my period right away thought we were pregnant was wrong. 4
>months still nothing was put on progestorone(sp) and got my period that
>month,had bloodwork done, testosterone was high. Never had it rechecked
>just went back on the pill. Last few months having severe
>pain(stabbing) in both left and right lower areas of abdomen even had
>pain on what seemed like my pelvic bone. Had an ultrasound done on fri.
>no cysts or anything abnormal found at all. Doctor asked if I had
>testerone rechecked haven't. Now I have to get that done before 13th
>and she wants to do a scope. But she also asked if I ever have
>constipation or diarrhea I do occasionally. She suggested maybe i
>should see a gastro. before have scope done until I said those symptoms
>really haven't gotten any worse since pain has gotten worse. Am on the
>pill still just really confused as to what I should do and would
>appreciate any input:)

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