D. N. Re: Pain getting worse w/ perimenopause
From: Mercy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Jul 26 15:58:28 2004
Hi,
I just wanted to update you. I just finished w/ my first period since
April and have noticed alot of relief of the symptoms that I was having
(back pain, bladder annoyance, pelvic aching). I did use progesterone
cream daily and also am taking chaste tree extract (1 dropperful in
water 2x per day). I don't know if that helped bring on a period or
what but will follow the same routine this month. So, I think that your
theory is right! The endo builds up during perimenopause w/ nowhere to
go. What a relief to have some relief even if it's temporary.
Thanks,
Mercy
At Tue, 29 Jun 2004, D.N. wrote:
>
>Hi,
>
>I am in a similar situation. I have ORS after having almost everything
>removed. Perimeno symptoms are very strong at times and other times
>very low - like hot flashes etc. In the past year it has intensified.
>Overall, I have less endo symptoms; however, in this past month I know
>my estrogen levels have been on the higher side because lack of hot
>flashes, etc and I had a day where I ran a temp of 100 and it felt like
>I was having a cycle. Also having some bowel problems. My pain has
>changed some from being just located in a lymph node, to being more
>centralized and it can cause sciatica pain and low back pain. Sometimes
>I feel like I have a bladder infection because I get similar - urgency,
>irritated bladder feeling, but then it goes away.
>
>I think because perimeno is not cut and dry you will have times when
>your estrogen is going higher than what you are used to and it
>stimulates the endo and then causes more pain. This is my hypothesis. I
>know I have not ovulated in over a year, but have times when my estrogen
>will go up. I have certain feelings that come when I have a "cycle". It
>often feels like a period even without having a uterus. Crampy, achy
>feelings. Sometimes intense feelings of pain/sharp pains/burning pains.
>When my estrogen is lower- lots of hot flashes etc, I feel better,
>except for the sleeping problems.
>
>I hope this info helps. Write back if you have more questions.
>Best wishes,
>D.N.
>
>At Tue, 29 Jun 2004, Mercy wrote:
>>
>>I am 46 years old and have 25 year history of endo. Have large lesion
>>in upper vagina and recently have developed relatively severe pain in
>>the bladder, urethra, and low back. Feel like I have to urinate
>>constantly but antibiotics have not helped. Of course, I am scared that
>>I have something worse--like cancer--. Just looking for some support.
>>I'm not on any meds except Advil and Naproxen nor have I had surgery. My
>>diagnosis was confirmed by biopsy of vaginal lesion and when I had
>>C-section delivery. I now get period only 4 or 5 times per year but
>>pain is unrelated to cycle. Anyone else?
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