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Re: Fist sized clots normal for endo?
From: Nikki (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Oct 28 18:53:02 2004
Tracy,
Yes, our situations definitely sound similar. I am the same way, with
bleeding bad the first 2 days, and then virtually nothing. Then
suddenly out of nowhere it's as if I started all over again, even with
the terrible cramps I get when I first start -- they're always the
worst! The doc. came highly recommended, and on my 1st visit, said he
felt I had endo, and probably had it severe, judging from what I tell
him I'm going through -- tailbone pain, mid-cycle pain, pain around the
kidney area, getting sick, etc. It's pretty scary when you're fairly
regular, well, regular for you, and then suddenly start bleeding like
that. I prob. need to break down and go back to the doc. for a lap,
my 1st appt. he said to consider having one. but my 2nd appt he was
rushed, because he never said a word to my about my heavy bleeding,
which is why i made the appt., he just did a routine pap. When reminded
of the bleeding by his nurse, who was obviously concerned, he said to
her (not me, to her) it's endo, she can deal with it, grabbed a pamphlet
about endo, pointed to the symptoms, and said to me "See, these symtoms
- (naming off the ones I had)it's endo." and he left the room, I haven't
been back since, because of course, I felt like a was being a baby or a
whiner. thanks for the advice
Nikki
At Tue, 26 Oct 2004, Tracy wrote:
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>Hi Nikki,
>
>Your story sounds like mine right before I was diagnosed with endo. I
>told the doc about my periods and he scheduled a lap. My periods came
>at the regular time but they were like dropping a bomb the first 2 days
>and then spotting. My previous gyno said it was just because of my age
>(30). I explained this to my new doc and I told him that maybe it's
>normal but not for me. The lap confirmed his speculation. You need to
>see your doc and tell him this. I was diagnosed with endo but you need
>to get checked out to rule out other problems. I also delt with the
>cramping and pains but I knew it couldn't be normal to bleed like that.
>I did have some large clots too. At first it reminded me of a
>miscarriage but I knew I wasn't pregnant. See your doctor because if it
>is serious you could be doing more harm by putting it off. I hope my
>experience can help you.
>Tracy
>
>At Tue, 26 Oct 2004, Nikki wrote:
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>>Hi, I am new to this, so forgive me if I ramble. I'm 28 and have had
>>sever cramps for 12yrs. Nothing helps the pain. vicodin, tylenol 3,
>>darviset, motri 800 - your name it, I've tried it.
>>I've learned to cope with the cramping, but a few months ago, on the 3rd
>>day of my period, I had sudden severe cramping and the immediately
>>passed a fist sized blood clot. Then a couple months ago, on the 2nd
>>day of my period I bled heavily, couldn't even use a tampon (sorry if to
>>graphic) because as soon as I inserted it, it was already soaked though.
>>Also every 10-15 mnutes I was passing large clots - about the size of 2
>>finger held side by side, 1.5" wide by 3" tall. This lasted about
>>12hrs. then tapered off to nothing. Being forced, I went to the doc.
>>he said it's endo, you can deal with it. Ok, fine. Now this month, I
>>started on the 16th, normal cycle. Well, on the 22nd, I started to spot
>>I used a tampon within 10 minutes I bled through tampon. When taking
>>tampon out I had that same large clot, then had some light spotting and
>>then nothing.
>>Also have severe ovultation pains since the 23rd. Don't remember having
>>them for 4 days, usually only 2 or 3. Should I be concerned.
>>Thanks for any advice anyone can give.
>>Nikki
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