ENDO Messages for December, 2005: Re: New diagnosis

Re: New diagnosis

From: Laurie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Dec 27 22:50:22 2005

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Hi Tina, I was diagnosed Dec 14, and I'll tell you I've learned alot about my body and this disease in the past 12 days. My advice RESEARCH ... read as much as you can from reliable sources, I have a file of pdf's that Ive downloaded, web sites that have helped me and a few books that are recommended by the Endo association, I kinda feel like im in med school right now, but least now im in a better head space not worried and scared not knowing what is causing the constant pain. Make sure you have a GP that you can talk to also, I had to find a new one in July as mine was moving away and although that was a stressful thing it was a blessing as now I have a GP that is quite willing to work with me. I have an apt on the 3rd of Jan to see him and already have a game plan first to ref me to a new Gyn as I want a second opinion, second ref to a dietician, as Ive read that my diet can have a direct effect, and third a allergist so we can map out my sensitivities. This disease has robbed me of 7 .5 months because I didn't know what was wrong. Now I feel as if I can do something that i can make the decision to just treat the symptoms or to take a wholistic approach and try to improve my overall health and in turn reduce Endo's impact on my life.

Please feel free to email me directly I'd be more then happy to share the resources Ive found.

At Tue, 27 Dec 2005, Tina wrote: >
>Hi everyone,
>On Friday I went in for a diagnostic laporascopy thinking that I just
>had some scar tissue that needed to be removed from my prior lap
>appendectomy surgery. When I woke up I was told I had scar tissue, a
>hernia, AND endometriosis. The scar tissue is no big deal, the hernia
>is fine, but I have no idea about endo and what to do. My surgeon said
>to follow up with my GYN. When I called my GYN today they told me that
>no one in the office could see me for almost three weeks. I am
>wondering if I should be finding a specialist or is it typical to just
>go to any GYN etc. I have no idea what I am dealing with here and I
>don't want to approach this the wrong way. I don't know if this is
>somthing you just get on a pill or patch for and life goes on, of if I
>need to be aggresive and find someone that deals with this a lot. What
>does everyone think? Should I seak a specialist or continue with my
>regular GYN and an office that does not seem to think I need to see
>someone for three weeks?
>Thank you for your help. I am new at this so anything anyone can offer
>is a big help!
>Thanks,
>Tina

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