Re: 20 years old with possible endometriosis
From: Leslie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun Sep 28 12:11:32 2003
I just want to say thank you to all who replied to my message. I don't
feel like I'm all alone in this anymore. I will let all of you know
what happens at the doctor tomorrow.
thanks and God Bless!
Leslie
At Sun, 28 Sep 2003, Patty wrote:
>
>At Sat, 27 Sep 2003, Leslie wrote:
>>
>>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-
>
>I am 21yrs old and have endo, and possible infertility do to it, I know
>how you feel and it does happen!! email me if you need support!
>
>--
>Patty
>
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