Re: Are these symptoms of Endometriosis??
From: Robyn (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Sep 10 12:25:11 2003
Hi Kim!
I was reading your response and you know, at first when you said gas x I
thought "hmmm maybe". But after thinking now, I think that maybe that
would only work on gas inside of the upper stomach area? I think the gas
is actually put in lower our abdomen? So, maybe that wouldn't work. But
I am no doctor! Just taking a guess here. I am sure you will get lots
of responses to that question anyway. :)Thanks for the kind words. Good
idea on waiting to get to work. Trust me I know the frustration of
wanting to get back to work. Been there through this. But health first
sweetie! I'm praying all works out great for you. Good luck and let us
know how it goes!
At Tue, 9 Sep 2003, Kim wrote:
>
>Hi Robyn,
>Thanks for your response! I appreciate the feedback. Sounds like the
>lap isn't bad. I'm actually looking forward to it, to get some answers
>and hopefully get this behind me! My children are back in school so I'm
>hoping to find a job, but want to get past the surgery first. From what
>I hear on the forum and from people I've spoke w/the gas pains are the
>worst part. Was wondering if that over the counter med. "Gas X" would
>work if I do experience gas pains? Guess it wouldn't hurt to try if
>necessary. When I got my tubes tied I think they might have done that
>thru a lap. or similar and that wasn't too bad. Thanks Again, And Good
>luck to you!
>Kim
>
>At Tue, 9 Sep 2003, Robyn wrote:
>>
>>Hi Kim,
>>I was just browsing through and saw your post. I just had a lap done
>>last month, that confimed that I did in fact have endometriosis, so I
>>thought I would let you know how my experience was. First off, the
>>surgery wasn't bad at all. I had some pain from the gas but I just
>>layed flat for a few days and it helped a lot. It can settle in your
>>neck,shoulders,chest. So laying flat helps it. Actually, I layed down
>>anyway because you are going to be sore for a few days at least. Walking
>>around wasn't a problem it was getting up out of chairs that was the
>>worst and that even was minimal. I didn't have so many cuts like
>>Michelle did. They just went through my belly button. So I had some
>>gauze and tape over my belly for a couple of weeks. I think this is
>>uncommon for some, but I am overweight and had some drainage (blood and
>>fluid) from my belly button for a while. But I also got a staff
>>infection in my belly button that some meds cleared up nicely. Really
>>it isn't that bad. Don't let me scare you! I was scared at first too,
>>don't worry we all do the first time. As for the endo, he is putting me
>>Lupron shots for the next 9 months. It is supposed to put me in a state
>>of pseudo-menopause (fake menopause). I guess it is supposed to help
>>with the pain and I wont get a period after a while. But, I have just
>>had one shot so far, so I haven't had any relief yet. Looking forward
>>to that though! It does sound a lot like you might have it, I say that
>>because I have some of the same symptoms as you do and I know I have
>>endo. Unfortunately the only way to tell for sure is to have the lap
>>done. Actually for me it was kind of a relief that they found it
>>because for so long doctors didn't know exactly what it was. I was told
>>it was this that and the other thing, along with PCOS. Sorry this got
>>so long. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I agree this is a
>>great forum and you will probably get lots of advice and support here.
>>Good luck with everything!
>>
>>-Robyn
>>
>>At Tue, 9 Sep 2003, Kim wrote:
>>>
>>>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:
>>>>
>>>>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:
>>>>>
>>>>>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
>>>>>
>>>--
>>>Kim Bills
>>>
>>--
>>Thanks,
>>RG
>>
>--
>Kim Bills
>
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Thanks,
RG
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