ENDO Messages for August, 2004: Re: Could this be Endo?

Re: Could this be Endo?

From: Lisa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Aug 28 15:36:49 2004

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: Mercy: "Re: ocurring vaginal tear"
Previous message: Lisa: "progestrone cream questions?"

Hi Jean. I will be having laparoscopic surgery for extensive abdominal adhesions on September 8 that I believe will end up being endometriosis related. I had laprascopic gall bladder surgery last month and told that surgeon to photograph the lower abdomen for my GYN. My uterus is actually completely fixed to the front of my abdomen and I have multiple adhesions connecting everything. Unfortunately, the gall bladder surgeon did not get close enough pix to see if this was operative adhesions or if this was endo. I know exactly how you feel with the fever and swelling. I have had every GI test done and I have been sent away more frustrated than ever. During my colonoscopy in June, the GI Dr. actually punctured my colon, didnt tell me, sent me home where I began bleeding and had to be taken by ambulance to the hospital. I stayed 3 days. The Dr, told me it was adhesions that caused my colon to be fixed and it tore trying to get the camera through. It was great to be told so much later than the procedure. I am figuring that when the GYN gets in there he is going to be able to see what is going on with my colon as well. I am also having a second surgeon present to take care of any adhesions/endo that may be on the other organs. I have had low grade fevers with abdominal pain since the beginning of last winter. I was convinced it had to be Crohn,s. I have had anemia, potassium deficiency, calcium deficiency, high and low white and red cell counts among a million other weird test results. My bowels are unpredictable and I feel sick just having to go sometimes with shakes and chills and tremors. I seem to get a migraine a few days before my period and all of the gastro problems get unbearable. I am guessing that maybe the fever is caused by all the blood collecting in the endo cells and causing inflammation. I really hope this lap gives me the answers I need. If you find anything else out about your situation, I would love to know. Good luck to you as well.

-- Lisa

At Sun, 25 Jul 2004, Jean wrote: > >A month ago I developed a pain in my lower right side one evening along >with a dizzy spell. The following morning the pain was more intense and >I "felt sick." I went to the NP at my GP's office. I had a slight fever >and a CVC showed my white cell count was up. She immediately referred >me to a surgeon, suspecting appendicitis. They did a Lap procedure that >evening. My appendix was fine but the first part of the colon right >above it was a reddish purplish - about 3 inches long. They reomved the >appendix anyway (which is standard) and then I remained in the hospital >for three more days on three heavy-duty IV antibiotics. A week later >the surgeon did a colonoscopy that revealed nothing wrong with the >internal portion of my colon. The surgeon ended up saying, quote: "I >don't know what it is but it's the worst case of it I ever saw!" (Doc >humor I take it). Then a couple of days ago the pain returned. I also >had some very slight pain on the upper right side last month that he was >dismissive of and that is worse this month. I have not developed a >fever this time. >The reason I ask if this could be Endometriosis is because both >incidents of pain occurred exactly three days before my period was due. >Also, I had been diagnosed with andemyosis several years ago though it >has never caused me any pain. Does anyone know of any incidents where >the endometrial tissue becomes inflamed and causes fever? And lastly, I >know I need to call the surgeon about this tomorrow and ask "Could that >have been Endometrial tissue?" - but I just want to be fully inofmed >before I do call. You ladies know that drill... Thanks so much! > >-- >Jean T. >

--
LIHbb@aol.com

Next message: Mercy: "Re: ocurring vaginal tear"
Previous message: Lisa: "progestrone cream questions?"

Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote

use when must restrict search to only the endometriosis forum...
Enter search keywords:
	Returns per screen: Require all keywords: