ENDO Messages for August, 2006: Re: turning endo pain & symptoms

Re: turning endo pain & symptoms

From: Alyson (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Aug 5 20:59:23 2006

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Nancy, I have to say something that saved me during a time when I just thought I would lose it is accupuncture. It is not a cure for endo, but can be excellent for pain management, state of mind, increased energy, etc. If you would like to e-mail me I would be happy to share my experience. Also, there has been alot of discussion on the site (especially in the past couple of days) regarding progesterone cream. Alot of women have found that it helps with their symptoms. Another thing to consider is alternative diet. There is a book by Dian Shepperson Mills that discusses foods to stay away from that may aggrivate endo symptoms. There is also a book called The Endometriosis Sourcebook. It is published? by the folks at the Endometriosis Association. (MaryLou Ballweg is an author of the book). It discusses pros and cons of all of the various medical treatments, including hysterectomy. If you can get your hands on that one before going to the doctor it may really help you decide what you are comfortable with. If you don't think you want to explore the idea of a hysterectomy (and there are significantly varying views on whether or not it is a successful endo treatment) try to read the Sourcebook and maybe give some of the alternatives a try. If the alternatives don't help and your research hasn't uncovered anything new then at least you have had time to research your options and learn about the pros and cons of a hysterectomy. I ordered the books from Amazon.com, but you can also go to the Endometriosis Association web site to order them. Alyson

At Sat, 5 Aug 2006, Nancy wrote: >
>Hi Girls. I am brand new to the sight. I think it is great to kn ow
>that there are women who understand what I've been going through. I was
>diagnosed 12 years ago. I am now 33, married and have 2 beautiful boys
>(6 & 2 year olds). In may, my symptoms returned, they are the worst
>they have ver been. I am afraid that I've run out of treatment options.
>I have had 4 laps, 1 laprotomy, lupron, seasonale (other birth control
>pills-i"ve lost track), and most recently, trigger point injections. I
>am getting to the pt. where I just can't take it anymore. It is hard
>to function. I am a teacher, I've been home this summer, but am finding
>it hard to take care of my boys, my husband, & myself! I am going back
>to see on Dr. on Tues. I am afraid that she is going to suggest
>hysterectomy. I am so conflicted abou this. If anyone can suggest an
>alternative, or something else to manage the pain, please let me know. I
>have a great OB/GYN, but need to be my own advocate! Thanks & Best of
>health to all!
>Nancy

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