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Re: New Here - a little long...
From: Jenny (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Feb 28 07:09:17 2006
I have been seeing a counselor since the coping part became too much for
me. She has done WONDERS for me. People who are close to me have
really noticed a difference. Please go to counseling if you think it
will help you.
~Jenny
At Tue, 28 Feb 2006, Sami wrote:
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>At Mon, 27 Feb 2006, Heidi wrote:
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>>Hi,
>>I'm new to posting - thank you to Tara who helped me out! I was
>>diagnosed with endo. one year ago at age 23. I have been experiencing
>>pain since the age of 18 and was blown off by a few doctors before one
>>finally took me seriously.
>>I am fortunate in the fact that I do not have the unbearable cramps that
>>so many of you suffer. However, my pain is severe during intercourse. I
>>was wondering if anyone else experienced this and had any suggestions.
>>My husband and I have tried all the lubrications that are known to
>>mankind (they don't help). I've been on Lupron, Danazol and the birth
>>control pill. Nothing ever works and it has become a major source of
>>frustration for me. To top it off, when I was on the danazol and
>>Lupron, I gained 19 pounds which has been horrible for my self image and
>>I haven't been able to lose it despite working out consistently.
>>My husband is wonderful about all of this, but the emotional ride it
>>currently has me on seems to be more painful at times than the actual
>>physical pain I experince.
>>Does anyone have any suggestions? Has anyone ever visited a counselor
>>about their endo.? Any input would be greatly appreciated!
>>Thanks!
>>Heidi
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>Hello Heidi,
>welcome !! I know where u are coming from as i have always had Endo on
>my Utero-Sacral Ligaments which causes excrutiatingly painful sex. I've
>had 5 Op's i've just turned 28 this month & got engaged at the end of
>last year. I have seen counsellors & Psychologists & Psychiatrists &
>whilst talking is beneficial it does not change my physical reality.
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>I am sorry but i can't really offer any suggestions as i have not found
>anything that helps....(sad but true). I try not to focus on the pain
>but damn it hard..!!
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>This is a senseitive topic, and one that i have not taled about befopre
>in here. But thanks for your honesty & please let me know if you find
>something that helps..best wishes
>
>Sami koala
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