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Re: Varicose Veins On Uterus
From: Emily (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue May 30 12:07:13 2006
At Tue, 19 Nov 2002, Tania wrote:
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>At Sat, 16 Nov 2002, apryl wrote:
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>>At Sun, 17 Mar 2002, Kristi wrote:
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>>>Last June I underwent a laparoscopy for diagnois of suspected
>>>endometriois after experiencing several years of painful periods, that
>>>resulted in having only two days a month without terrible pain. I had
>>>tried almost every type of birth control pill without any relief. The
>>>doctor did not find any endo, but did say that I have a condition called
>>>pelvic congestion (varicose veins on the uterus). During the lap the
>>>doctor removed my appendix, although normal, and left a staple in my
>>>body which a week after the lap resulted in me having to undergo
>>>emergency bowel obstruction surgery. My bowel had wrapped around the
>>>left over staple, causing a closed loop bowel obstruction. I have had
>>>nothing but trouble since. A different doc started Lupron injections,
>>>which did relieve the pelvic pain for approximately six months, but I
>>>was still dealing with the pain and complications of the bowel
>>>obstruction surgery. It is now eignt months later and the Lupron
>>>injections are no longer working. I am now experiencing severe pain not
>>>only in my pelvic area but also in the very top of my legs, into my
>>>buttocks, and vulva area. I have been put through a battery of GI
>>>testing, which was normal, and now need to deal with the pelvic, leg
>>>pain. My doctors are not familiar with pelvic congestion and are
>>>reluctant to perform a hysterectomy, which to my limited knowledge with
>>>this condition, would give me the best chance to relieve the pain. I am
>>>on a part-time disability from my job, my family sees me most of the
>>>time in bed, and the doctor has given me narcotic pain medicine for when
>>>the pain is "really bad". I am almost 40 years old, have two children
>>>and don't plan on expanding the family. Does anyone know if this pain
>>>in my legs, buttocks, and vulva can be something other than pelvic
>>>congestion? Thanks in advance for the help!
>>>
>>>--
>>>Kristi
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>>kristi, my name is Apryl. I'm 23 years old. I had a lap done back in
>>98 and had been pain free until now. Just six months ago i started to
>>get pain in my left side, i went to my dr. and he put me on the pill.
>>Well that didn't work just a few days ago had nother lap and my dr. said
>>he found varicose veins on my uterus and i might need a his. i'm very
>>scared. I have one child and i'm not having any more but i don't want
>>to go through with this. I'm hoping another dr. can give me another
>>way to go about this. I don't want to go with the lupron either. I too
>>some times get pain in my back. It goes from my side aroundto my
>>back.I'm often fatiged too. I don't know how to fight that. did you
>>know that he was taking your appendix? My dr. never staid to tell me
>>what was up. i was still druged when he told me about the veins and was
>>hoping i was dreaming, but i wasn't. If this can't hurt me i'm going to
>>try and deal with the pain instead of going through with the lupron or
>>the his. Do you fell that is wise? I 'm just very scared.
>> apryl
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>Hi Apryl, I may have some info that might help.
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>First a brief history on me... I have been suffering from chronic pain
>on my right side starting in the lower abdominal area and radiating to
>my lower back, leg and foot for several years now. In December of 1999
>I had a laproscopic procedure to remove endometriosis and have been
>prescribed Depo-Provera injections every 10 weeks since. This procedure
>helped my menstral pain, with no further signs of endo, but the pain in
>my right side is still constant, daily and getting worse. I have been
>to several doctors and have still not found any answers. The search for
>my problems continue but I was hoping I could help you with your
>varicose vein question. I found the following information on my search
>to find a cure for myself, I hope it helps you. Here you go...
>
>The internet has information outlined under "Pelvic Congestive
>Syndrome". The site is
>http://www.dysmenorrhea.org/html/pelvic_congestion.htm according to this
>site, the symptoms are as follows: "Pain during and after intercourse -
>lasting up to 24 hours; tender ovaries; backache; pain during periods;
>varicose veins - may be present on one or both sides of the vulva and
>buttocks but can also involve the whole leg; irritable bladder; abnormal
>menstrual bleeding; and vaginal discharge."
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>I originally found information in a magazine called "First for women"
>(not sure if this is a Canadian Magazine) in the June 4, 2001 issue,
>page 25. The magazine stated that you could learn more about pelvic
>congestion syndrome by logging on to http://www.hopkinsvascular.com and the
>magazine also provided the following information: "There is a
>nonsurgical outpatient procedure called ovarian vein embolization that
>plugs up the vein and provides relief for 80 percent of sufferers. A
>radiologist inserts a catheter into a vein in the neck, groin or arm and
>guides it to the pelvis. A fluid is then injected to make the pelvic
>veins visible on an X-ray. If veins are tightly coiled, glue-like
>liquids are introduced through the catheter to pluf them. The entire
>procedure takes less than two hours and requires only light sedation."
>
>--
>Tania
>from... B.C., Canada
>
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Hi.I went to my ob because i was having major pain in my legs and having trouble with sex and bleeding afterward. My doctor did a labotomy(sp) yesterday and i have been diagnosed with only 2 spots of endometriois and have vercroise veins on the uterus. She only reccomneded i have a histeroctomy sooner then later pain wise. We are going to try and one more child first she just asked us to get on it. She said a histerectomy would get rid of pain
Wish me and all of you good luck
EMily of N.C.
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