Re: Diaphragmatic Endometriosis
From: Angela (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Jul 28 18:12:54 2005
Hello,
I read this posting about a year ago, after my doctor suggested that
endometriosis might be causing pain problems very similar to the ones
descibed below. I had already undergone several expensive diagnostic
procedures, but continued to investigate to find an answer and possible
treatment options. So tired of hurting every day, I prayed for God's
help. I truly believe that He led me to the following article about
slipping rib syndrome:
http://www.jultrasoundmed.org/cgi/content/full/21/3/339
I shared this article with my new doctor, the radiologists who caught
the problem on ultrasound, and the surgeon who will be fixing things in
a couple of weeks. I am so thrilled, and thought I'd share the info, as
this condition seems to be common but underdiagnosed. After two years
of pain and frustration, I look forward to some resolution, and hope
this info helps someone in a similar spot!
Best wishes,
Angela W.
At Sun, 25 May 2003, Laurie wrote:
>
>I would really appreciate information on diaphragmatic endometriosis. I
>am trying to see if the symptoms I experience fit with the symptoms of
>diaphragmatic endometriosis. Basically, I have pain under my right rib
>off and on and in varying intensities ranging from a background type of
>annoyance to a hot, flaming pain that feels like it will bore a hole
>right through me (I feel it in the front and back). I also experience
>terrible neck and shoulder pain.....and its all on the right. I do have
>a hietal hernia and wonder if that plays any part. I have taken all of
>the meds for GERD but they don't seem to help this pain. I've had my
>gallbladder removed - but still have pain. I have noticed lately, that
>if I use my had to push downward on the area between my ribs, it
>decreases the pain slightly. Another way that I would describe the pain
>is like a "side ache" or "stitch" that runners get (I also get the pain
>when I run, but have it terribly when I sit or lay down, as well). And,
>last but not least, I go through bouts of terrible, terrible pressure on
>what feels like my kidneys. It wakes me up at night and the only thing
>that seems like it might help is to urinate. However, urinating doesn't
>help and I am forced to get up, no matter what time it is, in order to
>move around a bit to help dissipate the pain.
>
>Does any of this make sense?
>
>I would REALLY appreciate any leads!!!
>
>-Laurie
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