ENDO Messages for August, 2004: Re: What should I expect next?

Re: What should I expect next?

From: Bree (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Aug 31 23:46:10 2004

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I'm having the same exact problems and symptoms! I don't know what I have either but I keep coming up with endo too. I think sometimes the doctors don't tell you what they are looking for because you may do what I did. At first I was thinking it was my appendix because he saw something in my ultrasound and said he wanted a CT scan to see if my appendix needed taken out. After that I couldn't stop calling to ask questions or to tell him another symptom. I don't know what all blood and urine tests they ran but I do know I want to know what's wrong! I'm going in for a laporoscopy the 3rd of Sept. My pain comes and goes but mostly hurts around my period. I usually hurt the most atleast a week before my period starts. I really didn't tell him until recently about the constipation and diarrea. I told him after all the other tests were done. He gave me Zelnorm witch helps a little but it says you aren't supposed to take it if you have diarrea. I had no idea they could be related to baby making parts. I feel like a hypocondriac but I decided it's better to think there's something wrong than to ignore it and have a problem. I thought I was one when my back hurt so bad I didn't want to move and the doctors all acted like it was in my head until I saw a great pediatrician (at 16 mind you) who told me I had scoliosis. Anyway, I'll keep posting to say what I've found out and hopefully it will help someone.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004, Laura wrote: >
>I am not sure what I am suffering from. I have searched the internet
>for possibilities and endo is what seems to keep coming up. I have just
>begun my doctor visits, but do not know what they normally do because I
>NEVER go to the doctor. So far, I have had blood tests for a variety of
>things, thyroid, hormone imbalance, glucose fasting, and anemia....they
>all came up clear. I have an appointment to get the results of a pap
>and abdominal xrays. She will not tell me what it could be, hasn't even
>suggested anything. I am not a doctor, but after having researched I do
>believe that i have endo. (Hope I don't sound like a hypocondriac) I
>have pain a few days before and during the first day of my period. I
>get so bloated I must gain at least 10 pounds. I have had 4 periods in
>10 weeks, that are not normal. I get abdominal pain that sometimes
>hurts worse than other times, although it is not constant, and usually
>on the right side. I am always visiting the lady's room, and can seem
>to have diarreah and constipation all at once... and sex is sometimes
>painful. I guess what I am wondering, is what tests and such should I
>expect next if Endo is what I have? Any input would be appreciated.
>Thanx!

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