ENDO Messages for June, 2003: Re: so tired of HORMONES--seeking alternative treatments for endo

Re: so tired of HORMONES--seeking alternative treatments for endo

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Jun 9 01:53:09 2003

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Try doing a search on this forum for +endo+diet -- over the years, many have posted what was helpful for them. Personally, I, like you, found that the birth control pills actually exacerbated my endo.

Many of us also have a problem with what may be interstitial cystitis -- a condition which also causes pain -- this condition can be controlled in part by avoiding acidic foods/beverages -- this info can be found by doing a google/yahoo search on interstitial cystitis.

I found that dairy (includes eggs), phytoestrogens, excess caffeine, chocolate, high-fat items, etc., all *greatly* contributed to my pain. Try an elimination diet to see what works for you -- but the above items commonly cause pain in those with endo. Many also claim that meat bothers them -- I don't eat meat, so I don't know whether it would have caused pain for me (I eat fish instead).

As for vitamins, I've heard that some feel they are helped by taking a vitamin B supplements (its a multi-B vitamin - B12, B6, etc.).

At Fri, 6 Jun 2003, anonymous wrote: >
>Any advice is welcome on the troublesome issue of treating
>endometriosis--
>I was diagnosed w. endo 2 years ago, and was put on birth control pills
>following two surgeries to remove ovarian cysts.
>I was doing ok on the pill until I began a new sexual relationship with
>my current partner, and that's when the problems started.
>I have experienced bad irritation / itching, vaginal dryness, bloating
>of my abdomen, and pelvic pain that is centered around my ovaries and in
>the groin of my right side (where I had surgery).
>I have been to the doctor, who screened me for infections but found
>nothing, so I was told that I had a sensitivity to latex condoms and was
>told to switch to polyurethane. We did that, and that helped, but I am
>still experiencing irritation and dryness, along with pelvic pain,
>pretty much all the time.
>I went off the pill to have a period this past week, and the dryness
>cleared up remarkably / the pain dissipated somewhat, which makes me
>wonder if all my symptoms are related to hormone therapy.
>Are there any treatments out there alternative to Hormone therapy to
>treat endometriosis? Are there any diets or vitamins that can help ease
>symptoms of endo or vaginal dryness?
>I'm tired and frustrated of all of this--any answers are welcome.
>Thanks.

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