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Re: 20 years old with possible endometriosis
From: Nicky (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Sep 27 20:22:27 2003
Hi Lesley, I am sorry that you have to go through any of this. Endo is
tough. I agree with Michelle about the other doctor. Let us know what
comes out of the appt on Monday. Also, there is a lot of information
out there for anyone with Endo. Learn about it if it is what you have.
We are here if you need us. I know that this forum has been a saving
grace for me over that last couple of weeks. This is a great place.
Take care
Nicky
At Sat, 27 Sep 2003, Michelle wrote:
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>Lesley,
>
>It does sound like it could be endo, but maybe we should cross our
>fingers and hope its not, although when I was your age a few years ago
>(25 now) I wanted a word a simple word for what I had. It did make me
>feel better to put a word to the disease I have. I wish you the best of
>luck when you see the doctor in Houston. I am sure that he will have
>the right answer for you. In my personal opinion your other doctor is a
>nut case of course you can have endo when your 20 I'm sure I had it when
>I was around 15 and I've been in pain ever since. I decided on a
>hysterectomy last year after doing a ton of research, unfortunatly for
>me I'm still in constant pain but I just keep thinking good thoughts and
>hoping for a cure for all of us soon, I know there are alot of wonderful
>people working on a cure right now for us. It's pretty hard going
>through this at 20, do you have family or a boyfriend someone who
>supports you with this? by the way this is a great forum these ladies
>are wonderful they will answer pretty much any question you have. Its a
>good place for support. Anyways take care of yourself and let us know
>what the doctor said to you on Monday ok?
>
>--
>Michelle I.
>
>At Sat, 27 Sep 2003, Leslie wrote:
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>>Hi I'm new to this forum, and just needed someone to talk to. I'm 20
>>years old and have had really bad periods since the age of 14. I've
>>been to several doctors over the years and all have told me just to take
>>tylenol and deal with it. This past month has been the worst ever. I
>>started my period on September 2, it ended on the 5th and the pain is
>>still going on today. I've been to the Women's Clinic at Texas A&M
>>University in which I attend, and they seem to think endo may be the
>>problem. They referred me to an obgyn, which told me that I was too
>>young to have endo, and that it does not run in families (my mom, aunt,
>>and grandmothers on both sides of the family have been diagnosed). I
>>have decided to get a second opinion, and will be going to Houston on
>>monday to see Dr. Robert Franklin, a specialist in the field of pelvic
>>pain, infertility, and endo. I don't know what to expect from the
>>visit. I'm scared, and in pain constantly. Any words of encouragement?
>>-Leslie-
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