Re: ENDO....does it make you sick? PLEASE READ
From: Anna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Nov 20 11:18:01 2004
Montele and all,
Please consider that endometriosis may be an autoimmune disorder. There
is
evidence to suggest that it is, but the scientific community has not
come to a consensus on this issue. A normal, healthy person having her
period should not have a weakened immune system. HOWEVER, it is
possible that there is an underlying autoimmune problem actually causing
endometriosis. For more information, read "The Endometriosis
Sourcebook" put out by the endo association. One possibility being
explored by researchers is that the reason some women get endometriosis
is that their immune system is unable to attack the endo growths and
keep them from growing. This theory states that the reason some women
do not get endo is that their immune system does keep in check any
growths that may present themselves.
If the theory that endo is an autoimmune disorder is true, then there
would be every reason to connect endo with becoming sick with viruses
etc. more often. The immune system reacts to the endo growths when
endo flares up, so when a virus comes along, the immune system is
already working hard on the endo. This would make you prone to getting
sick.
It makes sense to me! However, there is a lot of confusion about endo in
the medical field, as many of us know too well... and a lot of doctors
actually spread myths about endo. We really have to do our homework
ourselves.
Once again, the endo association has a lot of information on this topic.
http://www.endometriosisassn.org
How many of you are familiar with this line of thought (the autoimmune
implicatinos)?
-Anna
At Fri, 19 Nov 2004, montele wrote:
>
>I have always been told that your immune system is weak when on a
>period......even by DRs......WOW that a real eye opener.....I wish i
>would know that sooner.....Well I feel a lil better because I took a
>fever reducer pluse Nyquil...that knocked me out for a few hours (thank
>god my mommie is here to take care of the kids) ....arn't mommies the
>best......wellI will set up an appt.....ASAP....but with it being flu
>season everyone is sick so it is really hard to get in to see a
>dr......I might be annimic also.....I never was befor.....but who
>knows......Thanks a whole bunch
>lov ya
>Montele
>
>At Fri, 19 Nov 2004, anonymous wrote:
>>
>>Montele you have fallen victim to "old wives tale" syndrome.
>>
>>Having your period does not weaken your immune system. That was one of
>>the fallcies created to "keep women in their place, and silent" so that
>>the men could go about the business of running the country (fine job
>>they've done too, eh? - sarcasm intended).
>>
>>Having heavy periods can cause anemia which will make you feel tired.
>>
>>Having fevers of 103.5 is NOT a normal occurrence. You should be seeing
>>a doctor about it. Fever is an indication that your body is under
>>attack. While it does need a doctor's attention it does not require a
>>visit to the ER. You should save the ER for when you are in dire need
>>of immediate medical attention.
>>
>>Call your gyne and make an appointment. Explain to the scheduling nurse
>>that you have been bleeding (and how much) for (how many days) with
>>fever and fatigue and you need to see the doctor now.
>>
>>At Fri, 19 Nov 2004, montele wrote:
>>>
>>>I have been getting sick alot this year......I think that the ENDO make
>>>you more likly to get sick faster.....like when you are on your period
>>>you might catch a cold.......because your system is weaker during your
>>>period.......I have been getting fevers of like 103.5.....and I don't if
>>>I should go in the er or not......like is it because I'm sick or is it
>>>the ENDO....i have been feeling preety crappy for a month It is like I
>>>can't get rid of the cold.....and pluse I have been bleeding now fo 18
>>>days......so what should I do......I'm feeling preety weak too...like i
>>>could just fall asleep at any min......I need help.....
>>>lov ya
>>>Montele
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