ENDO Messages for December, 2005: Re: Extreme Back Pain during PMS

Re: Extreme Back Pain during PMS

From: Alyson (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Dec 20 09:20:47 2005

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I can't believe that in this day and age an ObGyn would tell his/her patient that the only option left to them is pregnancy! That is just the most insane thing I have ever heard and I think it is a total copout!! OK, that said....There is nothing wrong with getting pregnant if that is something you are ready for and were planning on. However, there are several women on this site that have had continued endo difficulties throughout their pregnancies-getting pregnant is not a cure. Does you doctor have any suggestions for what you are supposed to do about your endo after the baby is born, or are you supposed to have a baby every time your symptoms are bad?? There are alternative treatments such as acupuncture that can be very effective. I used acupuncture to help manage my pain, along with dietary changes. That worked until my endo had advanced to a certain point (this all happened within a year). My doc gave me the pregnancy line as well and I sought a second opinion. The new doc suggested that the back pain was being caused by the nerves in the utero sacral ligament. When he performed my lap he cut the sacral nerves and the difference in my pain level is immensely improved. I would suggest seeking a second opinion. Hopefully you can find a doctor who is willing to discuss ALL of your options with you. Alyson

At Mon, 19 Dec 2005, Kristy wrote: >
>Hello all. I am new here and am hoping someone might be able to assure
>me that I'm not totally insane! I have been on the pill for over half my
>life...starting at age 12, off for about a year and a half at 22, and
>back on after my laporoscopy. I was told I had endo sometime in
>college, but it didn't mean anything to me. It wasn't until Fall 2003
>that I finally saught help for it.
>
>I had a laporoscopy in May of 2004 and began taking Mercet. In November
>2004, my doc told me to begin the continuous pill. That worked great
>until about September 2005 where the pain was getting increasingly worse
>when I did have my period and my moods were horrific...to the point I
>couldn't stand to be around myself.
>
>I went for my annual check-up in November 2005 and the doc said to stop
>doing continuous pills and put me on Yasmin. I start Yasmin this coming
>Friday, but this last period I had was really bad. The pain in my back
>from the base of my neck, through my shoulders to about my tailbone was
>so bad, I could barely feel the cramps in my stomach. I've been taking
>Tylenol 3/with codine for the pain, but this time, two pills didn't even
>touch the pain. My doctor has told me that the only thing that can help
>me at this point with the pain is to get pregnant, but because of the
>endo, I may not be able to.
>
>I realize I have a very low pain tollerance, but it is extremely hard
>for me to believe that in this day and age of technology and medicine
>that there isn't anything else that can be done for my pain.
>
>Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
>
>Thanks,
>Kristy

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