Re: Endo and gall bladder removal?
From: Allie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Jun 1 13:48:58 2006
Hi, Elisabeth, and welcome to the forum.
You've found a place of very helpful women who are full of knowledge,
experience, and loads of sympathy for your daughter and for you. You
can always post your questions, and we'll do what we can.
My doctors assume I've pretty much had endo since I started my period at
12, given the amount of scar tissue I have in my pelvic cavity. I
wasn't diagnosed by symptoms until I was 17, and finally by a lap two
years after that. I'm 22 right now, and am going through my second
round of induced menopause. Right after I had my first lap (two weeks),
I ended up having another because they thought I had appendicitis...my
gyn didn't remove it because she didn't see it--it was "retrocecal,"
which means it was hiding behind my intestines. When I was in the ER
being checked for that, they also said I had gallstones...what they told
me that I found interesting is that women are at higher risks for
needing their gallbladders removed if they are young, white/fair skinned
and have been on birth control for several years. I started birth
control at 17.
Especially with her being so young, it's awful to be struggling with
this.
If she ever wants someone to talk to who is young and struggling in
similar ways, I'd be happy to help offer her encouragement. Few people
her age (or mine, even) understand the crippling pain we experience. You
or your daughter are welcome to email me anytime!
Good Luck!
--
Allie
At Thu, 1 Jun 2006, Elisabeth wrote:
>
>This is my first visit to this forum .......
>
>Has anyone else with Endo also had their gall bladder removed?
>
>My daughter, who has endo, is 15. She has had one laparoscopy 1 1/2
>years ago. Her endo started just 5 months after her 1st period, but it
>took us a year to figure it out. In the meantime, she was in so much
>pain, had an ovarian cyst, and has been on the pill 24/7.
>
>She had her gall bladder removed 6 months ago.
>
>I am looking for a place that she and I can ask questions ........... I
>hope this forum will help us.
>
>>>>>At Tue, 30 May 2006, Shawna wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Hello Inny. I have suffered with migraines for 10 years. I am 26 and
>>>>>>had 2 laparoscopies. I had my first Lupron shot April 4. The first
>>>>>>week, I had an extremely painful period. During the second week, my
>>>>>>period ended and the migraines began. I had migraines for nearly two
>>>>>>weeks. It is no wonder migraines occur because are bodies are changing
>>>>>>drastically. My doctor prescribed Maxalt and the medicine truly helps.
>>>>>>I feel quite loopy, but it's better than what we have to suffer through
>>>>>>with migraines!! Since the fourth week, I had migraines off and on.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>As I researched Lupron, I found that migraines is a side effect. I'm
>>>>>>sure we're more susceptible since we suffer from migraines.
>>>>>>Unfortunately, migraines are excruciating and debilitating. If you keep
>>>>>>having them, you really should tell your doctor. I do not have a
>>>>>>gallbladder and have an extremely sensitive stomach; however Maxalt does
>>>>>>not bother me. I found that I must eat something before I have any
>>>>>>medicine. With Maxalt, I always eat a peanut butter and jam sandwich
>>>>>>with whole grain bread. It's a wonderful small meal that coats my
>>>>>>stomach. Also, I just read that if you have a sensitive stomach it
>>>>>>helps to take an antacid along with medicine.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Good luck with the Lupron! So far, Lupron is really helping me! It is
>>>>>>drastically decreasing my daily Endo pains. Even though I do not
>>>>>>officially have a period, I still have lower right side pains when I
>>>>>>should be having one. I have one more month with Lupron and I hope it
>>>>>>helps my period pain. When I have problems with Endo, I become plagued
>>>>>>with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Now, as I am feeling less pain, I can
>>>>>>truly say that my energy is beginning to return. I pray and pray that
>>>>>>Lupron is what I need. I have been unable to work for a year and I hope
>>>>>>to start a part-time job soon. I just graduated college too. I
>>>>>>graduated a year later than I anticipated, thanks to my second lap, but
>>>>>>I persevered and finished. Do not let Endo get you down; you can still
>>>>>>achieve your goals!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>If you have any more questions, feel free to e-mail me. Please update
>>>>>>me with how you are doing on Lupron.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Take care,
>>>>>>Shawna J
>>>>>>
>--
>Elisabeth, mother of Claire (15 year old endo patient and
>karate black belt who lets nothing stop her)
>
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