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Re: Are these symptoms of Endometriosis??
From: Kim (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Sep 9 08:44:55 2003
Hi Michelle,
Thank you so much for your response, finally I feel like someone "is out
there!". As I said, haven't had luck on other forums. I appreciate the
info., yeah, I have had 3 urine tests and all came back with no bladder
infection, no UTI, so not sure if I do have endo and it's affecting my
bladder??? If it is endo I hate the thought of being on BC pills as I've
had my tubes tied so not to have to bother w/that. I'm 30 and done
having children, would they consider a hysterectomy? Or only if it's
severe enough? Thanks again, Have a GREAT vacation!
Kim
At Mon, 8 Sep 2003, Michelle wrote:
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>kim,
>hi there. in my own personal opinion it does sound like you have endo,
>and endo does run in families my mom has it, as i have it. it also
>sounds like someone is wrong when they tell you, that you dont have a
>bladder infection, right now i've had one for 2 1/2 months and i feel i
>know all about them, and the pain that comes with the, and it sure does
>sound like you have one, did your gyno or family doc tell you that it
>wasnt a bladder infection?
>you were asking what to expect from a laporoscopy have you ever had one
>before? oh yeah you said this was your first. well first off you'll
>feel a bit sore that first day and for a few days after, but you'll be
>able to walk around no problem, just you'll feel weak, they fill your
>stomach up with carbon dioxide so when you wake up you'll feel gassy all
>over it will hurt i can tell you that, but it will go away within a few
>days as well, just keep rubbing it and having your new husband massage
>you it will feel better. you will probably end up with 3 little tiny
>cuts, 2 on each side of your pelvis and one little one on your
>bellybutton, right close to it. actually a laporoscopy isnt all that
>scary of course if you've never had one i can understand the fear but it
>really isnt that bad, i'm 25 i've had 4 of them plus a hysterectomy
>already, so i'm pretty experienced about what i'm talking about here
>hahaha. since you said that other people werent that helpful on other
>forums you can be sure you've hit the jackpot with this one, everyone is
>wonderful there, i love this forum i come here everyday to read what
>people have wrote and to see who i can help for the day and who can help
>me back. other people i'm sure will also write you and let you know how
>you will feel after your lap, and any other questions you'd like to ask
>us, we are all here for you. i'm going on vacation so i might not be
>here for the next 5 days or so, so if i'm not around dont think i'm
>ignoring you, i'm going to visit my parents and there computer is down
>right now. but one of the other ladies here will i'm sure help you, if
>you get this letter by tomorrow and you have anything to ask, i will be
>here til wednesday so feel free to ask anything. nothing is to personal
>for me.
>take care of yourself and i wish you all the luck with your lap and have
>a painfree week sweetie.
>
>--
>Michelle I.
>
>At Mon, 8 Sep 2003, Kim wrote:
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>>Hello, I'm new to the forum. I'm really hoping for some support.
>>Haven't had luck on other boards. I am scheduled for a laporoscopy on
>>9/15 so I hope to get some answers then. For a while now I have been
>>experiencing pain mainly in my right side. Have put it off in hopes it
>>would just go away. But it didn't. Instead it has gotten much worse! I
>>have severe pain in my right side, sometimes low, and sometimes up high.
>>Now it has gone to my left side as well. I have heavy, painful periods
>>and painful intercourse. Now whatever it is, it's affecting when I
>>urinate. It is very painful at times, not every time. It hurts in my
>>bladder area and I guess my uretha. I have had urine tests done a
>>couple of times and no infections. I'm not experiencing urgency, I go a
>>normal amount it just really hurts sometimes, atleast once or more a
>>day. I suffer from lower back pain as well, but not sure if it's
>>realated or not b/c I have had back surgery a few yrs ago for hurniated
>>disks. My periods are heavy and sometimes I skip a month. I had my
>>tubes tied approx. 3 yrs ago, after having my 3 children (1 9yrs old,
>>and twins that are 7 yrs.). My younger sister has endo. Not sure if
>>that matters or not. The pain has been so bad that right now they have
>>me on pain med. it helps some, but not completely. Just looking for
>>some answers...I just recently got re-married to a wonderful man and I
>>want to feel good again, it seems to be affecting EVERYTHING! If this is
>>infact endo., what can I expect as far as my laporoscopy goes??? I know
>>this is long, thank you for taking the time to read this! I appreciate
>>any and all feedback!!!!
>>
>>--
>>Kim Bills
>>
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Kim Bills
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