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Re: Are these symptoms of Endometriosis??
From: Kim (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Sep 10 07:39:44 2003
Michelle,
Hello again, I'm 30, will be 31 in Oct. My gyn I go to doesn't talk
much, I think he is a good dr but not talkative so I don't know what
he's thinking. I'm not sure if he's just waiting till the lap and go
from there, he hasn't even mentioned the words endo or hysteroctomy. He
did say "maybe" adhesions. When I went to the MD on Friday for the last
urine test to ck for an infection, he said maybe it's endo, and he
talked some about my ultrasound but not in details b/c "something" did
show on my right side, but he said the Radiologist didn't even know for
sure what it was...???? At this point I feel like no one knows anything!
Including me. My sister was diagnosed w/ Stage 4 in 2000. She thinks I
have it b/c of the symptoms, but time will tell. I'll keep you posted.
I'll let you know how the lap goes and what they find. Just wondering
if they go in and do the lap and find severe endo, would they just do a
hyster.? I know I signed papers when i went for my pre-op but didn't
read every word (proby bad of me) but it was giving them permission to
perform the surgery, etc. I'd like to think they'll take care of it
right then rather than schedule another surgery. Maybe they would want
to try other stuff first. My sister was on Lupron for 7 months and it
seemed to help, but she is now pregnant and that has done the trick for
now, but the adhesions are still there and causing problems. She has a
high risk preg. and was just diagnosed w/Lupus! Anyway, will go for
now. Thanks for everything! Female problems run in our family, My mom
had a hysterectomy, not exactly sure why, my older sister only has one
ovary now, and my younger sister that is preg. had ovarian cancer when
she was twelve and has only 1/3 of an ovary left. Have you ever heard
of a connection between Lupus and endo? Was wondering if I should be
cked? I'll be in touch after my surger/your vacation.
At Tue, 9 Sep 2003, Michelle wrote:
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>Kim,
>Hay girl. How old r u again? If your at least 30 or over, they may
>consider a hyst, but if your younger like myself then maybe not, I had
>it very severe and had tryed everything including 3 laps at the time, my
>doctor didnt know what else to do with me. As for you, you could ask a
>doctor, but if you notice I'm still in incredible amounts of pain, so my
>hyst didnt work, also alot of hysts dont work for endo cause there is no
>cure, not even a hyst will do it. it maybe work for very few people
>alot less then 50% though. I took my chances, but lost, i dont regret
>my decision though cause i was in even more pain back then. Talk it
>over with your doctor/gyno and see what he has to say about it, keep me
>informed I'd like to hear what he has to say about it.
>And I will have a great vacation, thanks.
>
>--
>Michelle I.
>
>At Tue, 9 Sep 2003, Kim wrote:
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>>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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Kim Bills
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