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Re: andomysis.. GI upset?
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed May 11 19:54:21 2005
None of you, not a single one of you, is nuts. The reason why you
notice GI symptoms in the 2nd half of your cycle is really quite simple
when you think of it in anatomical terms... You've got a uterus
slightly enlarged and crampy, plus the normal bloating and crampiness
that comes just because and then the hormonal surges and drop-offs and
all of this is trying to occupy a space that is littered with
endometriosis implants and adhesions and what have you and then you add
to that mix foods that are slightly irritating to even a "normal" bowel
system and bingo-bango-bongo diarrhea, constipation, nausea, cramps,
bloating, gas... the fun begins!
Just try to lighten up the foods you eat, experiment a little with your
seasonings and always add an extra serving of water and fibre and you
should find the symptoms ease off a bit each month.
For those of you facing surgery - try a nice "just getting over the
stomach flu" type diet of easily digested foods with lots of protein and
whole grain carbs to balance with veggies.
good luck!
At Wed, 11 May 2005, Belinda wrote:
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>Hey Gwen...I understand being nervous about the D&C. This will be my
>1st D&C also (3rd lap though) so I'm on pins & needles right now. From
>what I've read and heard from other women is that the D&C is not that
>bad. Usually some cramping and bleeding, but that should be all.
>Although it's hard, try not to worry about it. That's what I keep
>telling myself too, but it isn't working :-)!Just take it easy after the
>D&C and try to get some rest. If they give you something for cramping,
>take it as scheduled the 1st day or so, even if you're not hurting yet
>since it will take a little while for the medicine to get through your
>system. Hang in there and feel free to write me back if you'd like!!
>Take care! Bea
>
>At Wed, 11 May 2005, gbp wrote:
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>>Thank you, Belinda and S.S. for your reply... It is really helpful to
>>be intouch w/ others who suffer w/ same!!
>>Oh, I didn';t mean to sound like the u/s and gi stuff connection--just
>>stating I was diagnossed u/s.
>>I definatlly think this condition is somehow irritating my bowels.
>>First D&C. This is ALL new to me!! I have never had anything gyno go
>>wrong w/ me. I am terrified of the d&c--
>>mostly of the results being some horrible cancer. The dr. said that it
>>is very unlikley-- I trying to
>>stay positive.
>>THANK YOU, your responses mean a lot!!
>>Gwyn
>>
>>At Tue, 10 May 2005, gbp wrote:
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>>>I have a d&c next monday.
>>>I called the advice nurse and she said gi upset is not a part of this.
>>>(ando & Uterine polyps)
>>>I have had bloating ,gas and diahrea pretty constantly now for weeks.
>>>
>>>(I had a vaginal ultrasound)
>>>Does anyone have the stomach upset?
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