Re: IBS & Endo
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Mar 25 10:39:20 2005
Can't even begin to guess but could be adenomyosis... you'll find out
more on Tuesday. Meanwhile, see post:
http://forums.obgyn.net/endo/ENDO.0503/0875.html
for info about the IBS symptoms, etc. It has helped me a lot with the
extra bloating and pain that was in addition to that caused by the endo
and being female.
good luck...
At Thu, 24 Mar 2005, Bea wrote:
>
>Hi there. I had wrote yesterday concerning the ultrasound I had done. I
>think right now I'm stressed and worried (I'm sure you can relate!). I
>went online and did as much research as I could concerning my bowels
>blocking the view of my female organs. Some sites suggested not eating
>6-8 hours before ultrasound so that the bowels do not fill up. I know
>that after countless ultrasounds performed before now, this has NEVER
>been a problem. I know that some of my pain is from my bowels. I have
>started having problems with constipation and usually after a B.M. I
>feel better. Also, my stomach seems to stay bloated. I look like I'm
>about 5 months pregnant. But...this does not explain the severe
>pain/cramping during the middle of the month. It usually comes and goes
>until my period starts (worst pain is about a week before my period).
>After my period starts, I feel better (I know that may not make sense).
>During the ultrasound while the technician was measuring my uterus, she
>asked what part of my cycle am I in. I don't know if the uterus
>enlarges before period or not. She also was measuring something that
>was small. I recognized my uterus and ovaries. It looked too short to
>be my fallopian tubes, but may have been. It was hollow in the middle.
>Any ideas?? My appt. with my dr is not until Tuesday. I am considering
>calling the dr's office to get results from ultrasound & pap smear. By
>the way, I have been diagnosed with endo about 12 years ago but last lap
>did not show endo returning. My new gyno suggests the endo maybe
>returning since I've been on no form of b/c in about 2 years (husband
>had vasectomy). Anyhow, I know that no one in the forum can give me a
>diagnosis, but any input would help. The people in this forum are the
>only people I know that have endo. My friends have never had it so they
>cannot relate. Thanks and have a great day!
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