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Re: Endo cyst and optionsFrom: anonymous@obgyn.netThu Apr 27 19:57:00 2006
At Wed, 26 Apr 2006, Lora wrote: > >Although Endo is not cancer it can still spread and the more it does the >worst off you are. Your lap recovery was normal, doctors always say it >is easier then it is. I have had two laps in a two year period and that >is how I felt with both of them. My first lap endo was in my ovaries >and my second it was outside my ovaries. Some would disagree with me >but, you need to get the endo removed. Your body is sick and if you >continue to let it be sick other things will go wrong. I hope whatever >you choose you do feel better. >Lora > >At Wed, 26 Apr 2006, Susan wrote: >> >>Hoping someone has some advice or experience or knowledge to share. >> >>I have recently been diagnosed (February 2006) with an endometrian cyst >>on my right ovary (3 cm in diameter) and have seen a gynocologist who >>has given me three options: get pregnant, have another laparoscopy, or >>drug treatment that basically puts you into early menopause! >> >>None of these options appeals. When I told her that and that I was not >>experiencing much menstrual discomfort and that my only annoyance so far >>is pain and discomfort sometimes experienced when I'm running (I run for >>an hour three times a week), she said the decision was up to me, but >>that the cyst was "eating away at my ovary". See my note below about my >>personal recovery experience with laraoscopy. >> >>My questions to all: >>1. Since endometriosis is not cancer, has anyone heard other doctors >>talk about cysts "eating away" at organs? >>2. If I opt not to do anything at this time, other than increased pain >>and potential damage to reproductive organs (I am 42, not in a permanent >>relationship and not planning on having children), what risks am I >>running? >> >>Personal experience with Endo: >>In 1996, after suffering for several years with extreme menstrual pain, >>I was diagnosed with endometriosis and had a laparoscopy. At that time >>I had 5 endometrian cysts and much stray endometrian tissue all over the >>place. >> >>Although I was assured I'd be up and about in no time and could go back >>to work in a few days, I found my recovery time a lot longer. First few >>days I could not walk in a fully upright position, I was in pain for a >>couple of weeks, and the swelling and tenderness all across my abdomen >>took weeks to go away. In addition, I found it took several months for >>my abdomen to feel normal again and up to a year to gain ab strength >>back and to be able to workout at the gym again. >> >>In November 2004 I had a cyst burst and ended up in the ER - fun day >>trip. Got sent home with Tylenol 3's. >> >>-- >>Thanks to all! >>Susan >>
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