Re: ENDO digest 5521
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Fri May 30 11:19:40 2003
I too, am about 30-40 pounds heavier! Before Endo and all this mess I
was 110 lbs and 2 weeks ago I topped out at 153 but now this week I
weighed 140-145. It's weird. I started gaining BEFORE Lupron too.
At Fri, 30 May 2003, Rachel wrote:
>
>Carrie,
>I have the same problem at l;east 25-30 pounds heavier and can't get rid of
>it
>
>>>----- Original Message -----
>From: Jason <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 9:47 AM
>Subject: Re: ENDO digest 5521
>
>> Hi here is probly a weird question. I have been over weight since i have
>> had endo. Is this just me or does this have something to do with my endo?
>> I am really worried about my weight. Did anyone else gain weight but is
>not
>> on any medicine? Carrie
>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <endo@obgyn.net>
>> To: "Multiple recipients of list ENDO" <endo@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 4:49 AM
>> Subject: ENDO digest 5521
>>
>> > ENDO Digest 5521
>> >
>> > Topics covered in this issue include:
>> >
>> > 1) Re: Painful Colonoscopy
>> > by anonymous@medispecialty.com (Chantel)
>> > 2) Re: pregnancy after zoladex
>> > by lmcdonnell-osborn@fujifilm.ca (Lorien Osborn)
>> > 3) Re: pregnancy after zoladex
>> > by lmcdonnell-osborn@fujifilm.ca (Lorien Osborn)
>> > 4) Re: Quick Poll - For those that are in school.....
>> > by "Danny & Amy" <danamy@grnco.net>
>> > 5) leg pain and endo
>> > by anonymous@medispecialty.com (anonymous)
>> > 6) Re: leg pain and endo
>> > by Koolinsask@aol.com
>> > 7) Re: leg pain and endo
>> > by anonymous@medispecialty.com (Judy )
>> > 8) Re: leg pain and endo
>> > by "Portia L. Mason" <MSCELIE@sbcglobal.net>
>> > 9) Re: leg pain and endo
>> > by Koolinsask@aol.com
>> > 10) Re: kidney infection
>> > by "Irene ..." <ia3019@hotmail.com>
>> > 11) Re: Lap Surgery & IBS (for tina)
>> > by "Irene ..." <ia3019@hotmail.com>
>> > 12) Re: leg pain and endo
>> > by Kristy Sokoloski <sokokl@yahoo.com>
>> > 13) I'm booked in for surgery
>> > by leysajobrien!@hotmail.com (leysa)
>> > 14) Re: leg pain and endo
>> > by NZKirsti@yahoo.com (Kirsti)
>> > 15) Re: orgametril
>> > by NZKirsti@yahoo.com (Kirsti)
>> > 16) Marina Coil info please
>> > by NZKirsti@yahoo.com (Kirsti)
>> > 17) what is lupron
>> > by NZKirsti@yahoo.com (Kirsti)
>> > 18) Re: what is lupron
>> > by Kristy Sokoloski <sokokl@yahoo.com>
>> > 19) Re: Marina Coil info please
>> > by Kristy Sokoloski <sokokl@yahoo.com>
>> > 20) Re: I'm booked in for surgery
>> > by Kristy Sokoloski <sokokl@yahoo.com>
>> > 21) Re: NORAPLANT
>> > by anonymous@medispecialty.com (anonymous)
>> > 22) Re: what is lupron
>> > by marijana_mijuskovic@hotmail.com (Marijana)
>> > 23) Re: leg pain and endo
>> > by "Portia L. Mason" <MSCELIE@sbcglobal.net>
>> >
>> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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>> > Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 13:44:28 -0500 (CDT)
>> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> > From: anonymous@medispecialty.com (Chantel)
>> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> > To: ENDO@OBGYN.NET
>> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> > Subject: Re: Painful Colonoscopy
>> > Message-ID: <200305291844.h4TIiSL06683@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> >
>> > At Wed, 28 May 2003, allen wrote:
>> > >
>> > >At Tue, 5 Dec 2000, Keli wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >>I'm new to this site. I have not been diagnosed with endo
>yet.
>> > >>I have a lap scheduled for 12/11/00. I have almost all endo symptoms.
>> I
>> > >>recently had a colonoscopy, due to a positive fecal occult blood test.
>> > >>My colonoscopy came out negative, but was EXTREMELY PAINFUL. My GI
>just
>> > >>told me I just had a sensitive bowel, and they had to give me a lot of
>> > >>Demerol. I questioned my Gynecologist about this, I asked him if it
>> > >>could have hurt due to adhesions. He told me it was probably just my
>> > >>intolerance to the procedure. Are my doctors politely trying to tell
>me
>> > >>I'm a wimp? I would like to here from anyone else that has had a
>painful
>> > >>colonoscopy.
>> > >>
>> > >>--
>> > >>Keli
>> >
>> > My family doc is beginning to think i have endo as well, I can't get
>> > into the gyne until Sept 22! Anyways last fall I had a colonscopy done
>> > while in hospital for a week with what at first was appendcitis then got
>> > turned into a bowel problems wiht no bowle symptoms (more docs that
>> > didn't listen) anyways mine was very painful as well, half way through
>> > they had to give me more medicaiton, but my best friend slept through
>> > one...i think its very individual, pain is very subjective and they
>> > inject air into the bowel and sometimes the corners are harder to get
>> > around in some ppl then others and everyone will react different to it.
>> > You're not a wimp as for it relating to endo, not sure on that one.
>> >
>> > Chantel
>> > >>
>> > >ouch!!!!!!! google is great never what have guessed i see you here hope
>> > >you feel
>> > >better allen
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 16:02:26 -0500 (CDT)
>> > ------------------------------
>> > From: lmcdonnell-osborn@fujifilm.ca (Lorien Osborn)
>> > ------------------------------
>> > To: ENDO@OBGYN.NET
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Subject: Re: pregnancy after zoladex
>> > Message-ID: <200305292102.h4TL2QN32699@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> >
>> > At Thu, 29 May 2003, Merle wrote:
>> > >
>> > >At Mon, 26 May 2003, Sandie wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >>I am at present taking zoladex for endo.
>> > >>I really want a baby but do not know how long I have to wait for the
>> > >>zoladex to be out of my system before it is safe to try for a baby,
>has
>> > >>anyone any advice for me?
>> > >>
>> > >>Many thanks
>> > >>Sandie
>> > >
>> > >Hello Sandie
>> > >
>> > >I was a 3 month Zoladex course, the couple of months I was pregnant!
>> > >after not taking the pill for nearly 3 years. However it took me a
>> > >another 3 years before I fell pregnant again.
>> >
>> > Hi, I was on Zoladex for the full three months. I have sever endo and
>> > within 2 months my endo was found to be even worse then before I started
>> > the course of Zoladex. My husband and I are TTC so we've taken several
>> > steps to see that we do. I chart my basal temperature, cervical fluids,
>> > and saliva. Try reading "TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR FERTILITY", by Toni
>> > Weschler. I found that any of the computerized ovulation devices took
>> > too many months to establish a pattern, we're just look to see when I
>> > ovulate so that we know when the best time to TTC would be. And other
>> > than that cross your fingers.
>> > hope I helped a little, I'm new at this too.
>> > Lorien
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 16:04:48 -0500 (CDT)
>> > ------------------------------
>> > From: lmcdonnell-osborn@fujifilm.ca (Lorien Osborn)
>> > ------------------------------
>> > To: ENDO@OBGYN.NET
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Subject: Re: pregnancy after zoladex
>> > Message-ID: <200305292104.h4TL4mU01475@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> >
>> > At Thu, 29 May 2003, Merle wrote:
>> > >
>> > >At Mon, 26 May 2003, Sandie wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >>I am at present taking zoladex for endo.
>> > >>I really want a baby but do not know how long I have to wait for the
>> > >>zoladex to be out of my system before it is safe to try for a baby,
>has
>> > >>anyone any advice for me?
>> > >>
>> > >>Many thanks
>> > >>Sandie
>> > >
>> > >Hello Sandie
>> > >
>> > >I was a 3 month Zoladex course, the couple of months I was pregnant!
>> > >after not taking the pill for nearly 3 years. However it took me a
>> > >another 3 years before I fell pregnant again.
>> >
>> > Hi, I was on Zoladex for the full three months. I have sever endo and
>> > within 2 months my endo was found to be even worse then before I started
>> > the course of Zoladex. My Doctor told me that the best time to TTC was
>> > immediatley after your first menstration. We've taken several steps to
>> > see that we do. I chart my basal temperature, cervical fluids, and
>> > saliva. Try reading "TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR FERTILITY", by Toni
>> > Weschler. I found that any of the computerized ovulation devices took
>> > too many months to establish a pattern, we're just look to see when I
>> > ovulate so that we know when the best time to TTC would be. And other
>> > than that cross your fingers.
>> > hope I helped a little, I'm new at this too.
>> > Lorien
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 16:11:40 -0500
>> > ------------------------------
>> > From: "Danny" <danamy@grnco.net>
>> > ------------------------------
>> > To: <endo@obgyn.net>
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Subject: Re: Quick Poll - For those that are in school.....
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>> > Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 21:01:49 -0500 (CDT)
>> > ------------------------------
>> > From: anonymous@medispecialty.com (anonymous)
>> > ------------------------------
>> > To: ENDO@OBGYN.NET
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Subject: leg pain and endo
>> > Message-ID: <200305300201.h4U21n215230@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> >
>> > Hi My question is to endometriosis sufferers out there, does anyone that
>> > has endo pain also suffer from leg pain? Pain that go's from the pelvic
>> > area down one or both legs. I know it sounds like a dumb question but
>> > I'v got to know. Thankyou.
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 22:10:40 EDT
>> > ------------------------------
>> > From: Koolinsask@aol.com
>> > ------------------------------
>> > To: endo@obgyn.net
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Subject: Re: leg pain and endo
>> > Message-ID: <f5.2d6eb97c.2c0817a0@aol.com>
>> > MIME-Version: 1.0
>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>> > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
>> >
>> > I suffer with leg pain, the same pain you are talking about! Right now
>as
>> i
>> > type i am having it, and this has been for the past six months approx. I
>> have
>> > no clue why, but it does feel terrible!!! So, you are not alone on this
>!
>> :)
>> >
>> > Cherryl
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 21:36:15 -0500 (CDT)
>> > ------------------------------
>> > From: anonymous@medispecialty.com (Judy)
>> > ------------------------------
>> > To: ENDO@OBGYN.NET
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Subject: Re: leg pain and endo
>> > Message-ID: <200305300236.h4U2aFJ03534@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> >
>> > At Thu, 29 May 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>> > >
>> > >I suffer with leg pain, the same pain you are talking about! Right now
>as
>> i
>> > >type i am having it, and this has been for the past six months approx.
>I
>> have
>> > >no clue why, but it does feel terrible!!! So, you are not alone on this
>!
>> :)
>> > >
>> > >Cherryl
>> >
>> > Thank you Cherryl for your message, I was beginning to think I was going
>> > crazy. Not glad you suffer from leg pain, but glad I kind of know what
>> > I'm going through. thanx
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 19:47:58 -0700
>> > ------------------------------
>> > From: "Portia" <MSCELIE@sbcglobal.net>
>> > ------------------------------
>> > To: <endo@obgyn.net>,
>> > ------------------------------
>> > "Multiple recipients of list ENDO" <endo@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> > Subject: Re: leg pain and endo
>> > Message-ID: <01b501c32655$e180dbe0$ce62fea9@oemcomputer>
>> > MIME-Version: 1.0
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>> >
>> > Yes, I get that problem..
>> > Portia/hugs
>> > Don't worry be happy!! :-)
>
>>>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "anonymous" <anonymous@medispecialty.com>
>> > To: "Multiple recipients of list ENDO" <endo@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> > Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 7:04 PM
>> > Subject: leg pain and endo
>> >
>> > > Hi My question is to endometriosis sufferers out there, does anyone
>that
>> > > has endo pain also suffer from leg pain? Pain that go's from the
>pelvic
>> > > area down one or both legs. I know it sounds like a dumb question but
>> > > I'v got to know. Thankyou.
>> > >
>> >
>>
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 23:23:27 EDT
>> > ------------------------------
>> > From: Koolinsask@aol.com
>> > ------------------------------
>> > To: endo@obgyn.net
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Subject: Re: leg pain and endo
>> > Message-ID: <176.1af765f9.2c0828af@aol.com>
>> > MIME-Version: 1.0
>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>> > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
>> >
>> > Sometimes I wonder if it is not a nerve being pinched in some way, from
>> > adhesions or something? I mentioned it to my doctor, and he did not say
>> too
>> > much......it is bad right in the groin area, it almost feels like
>pinching
>> kind of
>> > burning at times, it's very hard to explain......take care, and keep me
>> > posted.....i am alway's here. Feel free to email me anytime, at
>> > koolinsask@aol.com.......
>> >
>> > Cherryl :)
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 04:05:47 +0000
>> > ------------------------------
>> > From: "Irene" <ia3019@hotmail.com>
>> > ------------------------------
>> > To: endo@obgyn.net
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Subject: Re: kidney infection
>> > Message-ID: <Sea2-F12y7sstphhDpB00046122@hotmail.com>
>> > Mime-Version: 1.0
>> > Content-Type: text/html
>> >
>> > <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>
>> > <P>Hi!<BR>After my lap I had the worst UTI (Urinary tract infection) I
>> know that's not a kidney infection but it was also caused by the catheter.
>> It was really really bad, but I went on antibiotics for one week and it
>went
>> away. <BR><BR>I hope you get well soon!<BR><BR>-Irene<BR><BR></p></div>
>> > <DIV></div>>From: "Marjorie Reyes" <REYESMMM@HOTMAIL.COM>
>> > <DIV></div>>Reply-To: endo@obgyn.net
>> > <DIV></div>>To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO
>> <ENDO@MAIL.MEDISPECIALTY.COM>
>> > <DIV></div>>Subject: kidney infection
>> > <DIV></div>>Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 14:21:09 -0500
>> > <DIV></div>>
>> > <DIV></div>>EEK! My doc thinks I have a kidney infection from my last
>> lap
>> > <DIV></div>>(Catheter). Anyone else have this? What should I do, not
>> do, look
>> > <DIV></div>>for, etc.... How do they know if its kidneys for sure? I
>> just got a
>> > <DIV></div>>urine test is all....what is the treatment and how do I
>> avoid
>> > <DIV></div>>getting a recurrance??
>> > <DIV></div>>
>> >
>>
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>> > ------------------------------
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>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 04:08:38 +0000
>> > ------------------------------
>> > From: "Irene" <ia3019@hotmail.com>
>> > ------------------------------
>> > To: endo@obgyn.net
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Subject: Re: Lap Surgery & IBS (for tina)
>> > Message-ID: <Sea2-F19WHREE563PyB00003570@hotmail.com>
>> > Mime-Version: 1.0
>> > Content-Type: text/html
>> >
>> > <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>
>> > <P>Hi Tina,<BR>I just read on a message that you've had IBS for
>quite
>> some time. My gyno recently told me that I possibly have this too
>according
>> to my symptoms. I would like to know more about this and what treatments
>you
>> have had because of it. Please email me privately at <BR><BR><A
>>
>href="mailto:ia3019@hotmail.com">ia3019@hotmail.com</a><BR><BR>Thanks!<BR><B
>> R>Irene<BR><BR></p></div>
>> > <DIV></div>>From: anonymous@medispecialty.com (Tina)
>> > <DIV></div>>Reply-To: endo@obgyn.net
>> > <DIV></div>>To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO
>> <ENDO@MAIL.MEDISPECIALTY.COM>
>> > <DIV></div>>Subject: Re: Lap Surgery & IBS
>> > <DIV></div>>Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 17:18:24 -0500
>> > <DIV></div>>
>> > <DIV></div>>At Wed, 28 May 2003, Becky wrote:
>> > <DIV></div>> >
>> > <DIV></div>> >Tina,
>> > <DIV></div>> >Your message sounds exactly like what I'm going
>> through. I just had surg ry
>> > <DIV></div>> >on May 8th, which was day 10 of my cycle. There was
>no
>> endo found this t me,
>> > <DIV></div>> >but I did have a lot of adhesions wrapped around my
>> intestines. I will be
>> > <DIV></div>> >seeing my doctor tomorrow. I am not on any
>> antispasmotic drug yet, but I
>> > <DIV></div>> >also am losing lots of weight. I get horrible
>> abdominal pain that always
>> > <DIV></div>> >ends up in diarrhea. In fact, in the last week I had
>4
>> days where I "had to"
>> > <DIV></div>> >get to the bathroom and didn't have any notice. My
>> husband is really get ing
>> > <DIV></div>> >frustrated because we were hoping that after surgery
>> this would no longe be
>> > <DIV></div>> >happening.
>> > <DIV></div>> >Becky
>> > <DIV></div>> >
>> > <DIV></div>>
>> > <DIV></div>>Becky,
>> > <DIV></div>>Did your doctor remove the adhesions by cutting them
>> (excision) or by
>> > <DIV></div>>laser? Are you having abdominal pain on the right upper
>> quadrant near
>> > <DIV></div>>belly button? Can you feel or hear your intestines right
>> after you eat?
>> > <DIV></div>>I had laser, and that is exactly what happened to me.
>It's
>> only been a
>> > <DIV></div>>year since the lap and my colon is getting worse. Suspect
>> endo back.
>> > <DIV></div>>
>> > <DIV></div>>Also, see if your ob/gyn can recommend a gastro. I've had
>> the IBS
>> > <DIV></div>>problem for 10 years, so ask me anything.
>> > <DIV></div>>Tina
>> > <DIV></div>>
>> >
>>
>> > <DIV></div></div>
>
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 22:53:27 -0700 (PDT)
>> > To: endo@obgyn.net
>> > Subject: Re: leg pain and endo
>> > Message-ID: <20030530055327.29212.qmail@web41502.mail.yahoo.com>
>> > MIME-Version: 1.0
>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>> >
>> > A fellow endo sister is having the problem described by anon and
>> > she went to see someone at Cleveland Clinic who insists that
>> > it's not endo causing her problem. Problem is that the pain
>> > that she had before the hysterectomy left when she had it but as
>> > soon as she went on the HRT that they gave her immediately after
>> > surgery the pain came back.
>> >
>> > If you would like to get in touch with her pls let me know and I
>> > will give you her e-mail address.
>> >
>> > =====
>> > Kristy :)
>> >
>> > http://www.geocities.com/sokokl/kristyspersonalpage.html
>> >
>> > For women who are interested in additional support
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Endo_Vulvodynia_PCOS/
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Zoladexforendometriosis/
>> >
>> > I am a Medical Secretary who does a lot of learning from reading on the
>> Net, books, my dr(s), as well as sharing my own personal experiences.
>> >
>> > http://calendar.yahoo.com
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 01:14:17 -0500 (CDT)
>> > ------------------------------
>> > From: leysajobrien!@hotmail.com (leysa)
>> > ------------------------------
>> > To: ENDO@OBGYN.NET
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Subject: I'm booked in for surgery
>> > Message-ID: <200305300614.h4U6EHo30856@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> >
>> > Hi guys just an update....
>> >
>> > saw my gyno today......in his words
>> > "shall we go in and take another look"
>> > this will be my third in three years.
>> > OH THE JOY
>> > hope you are all well
>> > love Leysa.
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 01:18:48 -0500 (CDT)
>> > To: ENDO@OBGYN.NET
>> > Subject: Re: leg pain and endo
>> > Message-ID: <200305300618.h4U6Imw00334@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> >
>> > At Thu, 29 May 2003, anonymous wrote:
>> > >
>> > >Hi My question is to endometriosis sufferers out there, does anyone
>that
>> > >has endo pain also suffer from leg pain? Pain that go's from the pelvic
>> > >area down one or both legs. I know it sounds like a dumb question but
>> > >I'v got to know. Thankyou.
>> >
>> > Yes I also get it down one or both legs, with more exercise it gets
>> > worse until i have trouble to walk at any pace. I have sometimes
>> > stabbing pains going directly down, sometimes just aching, and sometimes
>> > it feels like i have pulled my grion muscles. I have had a lap but i
>> > still get it.
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 01:26:40 -0500 (CDT)
>> > To: ENDO@OBGYN.NET
>> > Subject: Re: orgametril
>> > Message-ID: <200305300626.h4U6QeZ04963@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> >
>> > Hi, I am in Holland and also took orgametril. I didn't put on weight
>> > but did get hot flushes and lack of conserntration. It is progestogeons
>> > and there is quite a bit of info on the web about it. It basically
>> > induces menopause.
>> > It didn't work for me and i don't think it is a long term solution
>> > because of the side effects. You can try it for 3 mths or something? I
>> > am looking at the marina coil now as it releases progestogeons more
>> > directly to the area and therefore not as large quantities and not into
>> > the stomach. I still need to find out more info as i don't like the
>> > idea, and don't know enough about long term effects.
>> > everyone is always a little different.
>> > kirsti
>> > At Thu, 29 May 2003, Merle wrote:
>> > >
>> > >At Wed, 27 Oct 1999, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >>Nano,
>> > >> I will check out the possibility of Orgametril. I haven't ever
>> heard of
>> > >>it but I guess that doesn't mean that we don't have it here. Is it
>> similar
>> > >>to a bcp? Let me know more about it.
>> > >>Thanks!
>> > >>-Alison
>> > >
>> > >Dear Alison
>> > >
>> > >I hope I have the right topic under discussion here, but I was so
>> > >desperate I looked on a search engine and your site came up.
>> > >
>> > >I have endometriosis and the doc here in Germany has prescribed
>> > >Orgametril 5mg. Will this help and will I put on weight? What about my
>> > >sex drive LOL!! no good doing away with the endometroisis and sitting
>> > >with another problem. Did anyone else suddenly put a gross amount of
>> > >weight on when they got endometrosis and is not better just to have
>> > >everything removed.
>> > >
>> > >regards
>> > >Merle
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 01:29:59 -0500 (CDT)
>> > To: ENDO@OBGYN.NET
>> > Subject: Marina Coil info please
>> > Message-ID: <200305300629.h4U6Txd07608@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> >
>> > Does anyone hve any info on the marina coil and endo, side efects, long
>> > term side effects? I don't really like the idea but from what i have
>> > been told it seems like a sensible thing to try. Does anyone know where
>> > i can find more info?
>> > Thanks
>> > Kirsti
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 01:34:25 -0500 (CDT)
>> > To: ENDO@OBGYN.NET
>> > Subject: what is lupron
>> > Message-ID: <200305300634.h4U6YPb09623@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> >
>> > what is lupron, i am a new zealander and are staying in Europe at the
>> > moment, i have never heard of it except on this forum.
>> > kirsti
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 23:53:54 -0700 (PDT)
>> > To: endo@obgyn.net
>> > Subject: Re: what is lupron
>> > Message-ID: <20030530065354.62030.qmail@web41503.mail.yahoo.com>
>> > MIME-Version: 1.0
>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>> >
>> > Kirsti,
>> >
>> > I don't know if you have ever heard of Zoladex but Lupron is a
>> > drug similar to Zoladex in that the way it's designed to work it
>> > is supposed to help suppress the hormone production and put the
>> > woman in to a pseudomenopausal state (similar to the real
>> > menopause) in an attempt to try and slow the growth of the endo
>> > down.
>> >
>> > It works for some women but not for all. They are starting to
>> > use this in Europe now even though it's been used a lot here in
>> > the U.S. When I did Zoladex and was trying to find info on it I
>> > had to ask for help from the European women b/c it is used so
>> > much over there.
>> >
>> > I hope that this helps.
>> >
>> > =====
>> > Kristy :)
>> >
>> > http://www.geocities.com/sokokl/kristyspersonalpage.html
>> >
>> > For women who are interested in additional support
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Endo_Vulvodynia_PCOS/
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Zoladexforendometriosis/
>> >
>> > I am a Medical Secretary who does a lot of learning from reading on the
>> Net, books, my dr(s), as well as sharing my own personal experiences.
>> >
>> > http://calendar.yahoo.com
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 23:55:24 -0700 (PDT)
>> > To: endo@obgyn.net
>> > Subject: Re: Marina Coil info please
>> > Message-ID: <20030530065524.75385.qmail@web41501.mail.yahoo.com>
>> > MIME-Version: 1.0
>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>> >
>> > Kirsti,
>> >
>> > I've never done the Mirena Coil. I've heard both good and bad
>> > about it but if you check: http://www.mirena.com you might be
>> > able to find out more.
>> >
>> > Also, if you check the Women's Health Forum by going to:
>> > http://forums.obgyn.net/womens-health and do a search there you
>> > may find a ton of info there for what you are trying to find
>> > out.
>> >
>> > =====
>> > Kristy :)
>> >
>> > http://www.geocities.com/sokokl/kristyspersonalpage.html
>> >
>> > For women who are interested in additional support
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Endo_Vulvodynia_PCOS/
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Zoladexforendometriosis/
>> >
>> > I am a Medical Secretary who does a lot of learning from reading on the
>> Net, books, my dr(s), as well as sharing my own personal experiences.
>> >
>> > http://calendar.yahoo.com
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 23:56:54 -0700 (PDT)
>> > To: endo@obgyn.net
>> > Subject: Re: I'm booked in for surgery
>> > Message-ID: <20030530065654.26089.qmail@web41507.mail.yahoo.com>
>> > MIME-Version: 1.0
>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>> >
>> > Leysa,
>> >
>> > I wish you the best with your surgery. I had my 3rd one 14
>> > weeks ago. It was 3 years from the last one I had.
>> >
>> > =====
>> > Kristy :)
>> >
>> > http://www.geocities.com/sokokl/kristyspersonalpage.html
>> >
>> > For women who are interested in additional support
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Endo_Vulvodynia_PCOS/
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Zoladexforendometriosis/
>> >
>> > I am a Medical Secretary who does a lot of learning from reading on the
>> Net, books, my dr(s), as well as sharing my own personal experiences.
>> >
>> > http://calendar.yahoo.com
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 04:00:10 -0500 (CDT)
>> > ------------------------------
>> > From: anonymous@medispecialty.com (anonymous)
>> > ------------------------------
>> > To: ENDO@OBGYN.NET
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Subject: Re: NORAPLANT
>> > Message-ID: <200305300900.h4U90Aa02959@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> >
>> > At Thu, 27 Mar 2003, colette wrote:
>> > >
>> > >At Wed, 12 Mar 2003, anonymous wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >>At Tue, 19 Feb 2002, Wanda wrote:
>> > >>>
>> > >>>Not sure if Norplant is still out on the market...I had it put in
>when
>> it
>> > >>>first came out.
>> > >>>the side effects were awful......
>> > >>>
>> > >>>Hugs,
>> > >>>Wanda
>> > >>>
>
>>>> > >>>>>>----- Original Message -----
>> > >>>From: "anonymous" <anonymous@medispecialty.com>
>> > >>>To: "Multiple recipients of list ENDO" <endo@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> > >>>Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 1:46 PM
>> > >>>Subject: NORAPLANT
>> > >>>
>> > >>>> JUST WONDERING IF THEY ARE IMPLATING NORAPLANTS AT THIS TIME
>> > >>>>
>> > >>Please HELP me some one I've had Noroplant for 10 years now, It's been
>> > >>the best thing i ever had. It has to come out in May, HELP me, I
>would
>> > >>be willing to go anywhere to get it another 5 years. SOMEONE< PLEASE
>> > >>TELL ME WHERE I CAN GET IT
>> > >
>> > >I had the noraplant put in then a couple years later it had to be
>> > >removed it was tangled and twisted when the doctor took them out he
>left
>> > >a part of one in my arm that is still there. Do you know if this is ok
>> > >to be there.
>> > >>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thankyou.
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 04:24:25 -0500 (CDT)
>> > ------------------------------
>> > From: marijana_mijuskovic@hotmail.com (Marijana)
>> > ------------------------------
>> > To: ENDO@OBGYN.NET
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Subject: Re: what is lupron
>> > Message-ID: <200305300924.h4U9OPl20255@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> >
>> > Dear Kristi,
>> >
>> > You probably haven't heared of Lupron because in Europe its name is
>> > Zoladex. They are the same, but produced from different companies. I
>> > hope I helped.
>> >
>> > At Fri, 30 May 2003, Kirsti wrote:
>> > >
>> > >what is lupron, i am a new zealander and are staying in Europe at the
>> > >moment, i have never heard of it except on this forum.
>> > >kirsti
>> >
>>
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > ------------------------------
>> > Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 02:48:15 -0700
>> > ------------------------------
>> > From: "Portia" <MSCELIE@sbcglobal.net>
>> > ------------------------------
>> > To: <endo@obgyn.net>,
>> > ------------------------------
>> > "Multiple recipients of list ENDO" <endo@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> > Subject: Re: leg pain and endo
>> > Message-ID: <024501c32690$983593a0$ce62fea9@oemcomputer>
>> > MIME-Version: 1.0
>> > Content-Type: text/plain;
>> > charset="iso-8859-1"
>> > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
>> >
>> > Is it like a pulling and stabbing pain you feel as well?? like real
>> sharp???
>> > Portia/hugs
>> > Don't worry be happy!! :-)
>
>>>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: <Koolinsask@aol.com>
>> > To: "Multiple recipients of list ENDO" <endo@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> > Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 8:25 PM
>> > Subject: Re: leg pain and endo
>> >
>> > > Sometimes I wonder if it is not a nerve being pinched in some way,
>from
>> > > adhesions or something? I mentioned it to my doctor, and he did not
>say
>> > too
>> > > much......it is bad right in the groin area, it almost feels like
>> pinching
>> > kind of
>> > > burning at times, it's very hard to explain......take care, and keep
>me
>> > > posted.....i am alway's here. Feel free to email me anytime, at
>> > > koolinsask@aol.com.......
>> > >
>> > > Cherryl :)
>> > >
>> >
>>
>> >
>>
>> >
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