Re: Physical Therapy for endo
From: Anna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Nov 18 21:28:36 2004
Addie,
As far as a support group goes, contact the endometriosis association
and find out if there is one in your area already, and if not, they will
help you start one.
http://www.endometriosisassn.org
Regarding PT for endo, I'm all ears if you find anything out!!!
-Anna
At Sun, 14 Nov 2004, Addie wrote:
>
>I am a Physical therapy student and also an endo survivor. My first
>question is: Has anyone received any PT for their endometriosis,
>adhesions, and if so what treatment was given? My second question: I had
>my first laparoscopy in February(stage IV endo), the pain came back, my
>second surgery was in July (adhesions and some endo), after the 2nd
>surgery I received Depo Lupron in August, I just received my second shot
>this month in the 6 month treatment.
>Much to my disappointment, I am having all the tale,tale symptoms of
>this stupid endometriosis. Can you tell, I'm just a little upset and
>frustrated about it. The pain is much worse this time and only on the
>right side. It feels like someone is sticking a hot-pocker in my right
>pelvic side. It burns, aches, and just plain hurts. As my dad says,
>"I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired."
>I really don't want to have another surgery, but I'm afraid that I will.
>The doc says that if he goes in again he would remove my right tube and
>ovary. I'm only 26 yr old and haven't had any children yet, but would
>like to. Has anyone else had just their right tube and ovary removed
>and become pregnant?
>Also, I'm giving a presentation at my school tomorrow about endo. I
>even interviewed my doctor for it. I hope that I do well to educate
>others about the disease. I am very interested in starting a support
>group for others with endo, but don't know how to get it started. Any
>suggestions would be appreciated.
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