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Re: New Here:)
From: Rhonda (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Jan 5 06:31:32 2006
Amanda, I was diagnosed in Oct 05. The best thing I can tell you is to
educate yourself and be active in your treatments and medical decisions.
Don't do something just because a Doctor says this is the way things are
done. Do something if you feel it right for you. There are some great
people here and well you can probably get any question you have answered
here because if the treatment is out there chances are someone here has
tried it. As for your boyfriend not understanding well that is common.
My husband tries to be sympathetic but he will never really understand
what goes on in a woman's body or mind. There was once a letter posted
on here a poem like, that was wonderful it really hits home as to our
partners understanding us. If I find it again I will repost it for you.
I wish you the best of luck. Rhonda
At Thu, 5 Jan 2006, Laurie wrote:
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>Hi Amanda, I'm in Ottawa. I 've been on this site for about 3 weeks
>now. I was diagnosed Dec 14 05, and yes this is a great place its
>helped me alot already im making some choices. Our health care system
>does have its perks, however as I'm finding it also has its draw backs.
>If I can give any advise it would be to write down your concerns and
>questions and make sure that you follow your list, doctors sometimes
>have away to make us hurry through things, but understanding your health
>isn't something that you want to rush through.
>There doesn't seem to be a lot of Canadian resources, but I do have a
>few links and a couple of names if you are interested just send me an
>email and I'll gladly share.
>As far as the boyfriend, well lucky for him there many discomforts that
>he will never experience as a man, but if he's willing I'd ask him to
>research this disease with you. Maybe then on some level he will
>understand just how invasive Endo is.
>
>best of luck, and if you're in need of some Canadian comfort feel free
>to contact me anytime.
>
>--
>Laurie
>
>At Thu, 5 Jan 2006, Amanda wrote:
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>>Hi Ladies...i'm no to the forums here, but it looks like a great place
>>to find some much needed support!!I'm 19 years old and I live in Canada.
>>I have not been diagnosed with Endo quite yet, but my doctor and i are
>>sure I have it...and probably have for a long time!!I have my 1st appt
>>with my GYN on the 13th of this month...i'm EXTREMELY nervous about the
>>appointement, and would appreciate any advice you can give me!! I plan
>>to demand a lap because i'm certain he will find endo. I've been in
>>alot of pain since i was 15, but it's really started to worsen in the
>>past few months...so I'm glad that I'm finally getting to see they gyn.
>>I live with my boyfriend, and although he's an amazing person, and my
>>soulmate...he just doesnt understand what I'm going through...and
>>sometimes I feel like he doesnt even try to understand.I know hes doing
>>the best he can, but I could really use the support from someone whos
>>going through the same things as me,a dn who knows what I'm
>>feeling!Can't wait to talk to all of you...
>>Amanda
>
>--
>Dorthy taught me two important life lessons!
>Shoes are very important.
>And there is no place like home
>
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