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Re: New diagnosis
From: Lori (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Dec 28 16:54:10 2005
I agree, research is the best thing you can do for yourself. Just
remember everyone is different with different results and treatments for
one may not be best for everyone. It can seem a bit overwhelming at
first with all you have to learn, but it really is the best. You can
type word in the search here and look up different things. One good
thing is to find out how to find a good doctor and know what to ask.
Also read on Lupron which is a lot of doctors drug of choice, which has
a lot of mixed opinions due to side effects. Learn what endo is, looks
like, where it can be, what is used to treat(meds,surgeries) and most
important how to recognize how your body reacts to things like diet,
meds, etc. Good luck and feel free to ask questions, vent, or whatever
you need. Lori L.
At Tue, 27 Dec 2005, Laurie wrote:
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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:
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>>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
>
>--
>Dorthy taught me two important life lessons!
>Shoes are very important.
>And there is no place like home
>
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