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Re: Bowel Endo?
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue Aug 22 06:06:32 2006
In May of 2004 I had a total hysterectomy and appendectomy because my
endo was so severe that my uterus was attached to my bowel and had
twisted my left ovary totally around and also attached that to my bowel.
I was doing fine for about 2 years. The hormone patches are a Godsend,
keeping menopause at bay. But as of this writing I feel horrible. I
have no energy. No sex drive. Small amounts of gas that leak right at
my rectum. I've had bowels movements that often appear tapered and have
a mucus-like film on them. Although right now they appear normal. Just
a little constipation. I've had so many recurring UTI's since my
sugery, I'm sick of it - mostly after sex. I have headaches. I'm sick
to my stomach on and off. And have a general feeling of having a lot of
caffiene in my system. I haven't gone to see my doctor yet because I
feel like a hypocondriac. I'm thinking one of two things. 1. my endo
has speard throughout my lower bowel. 2. I have rectal cancer. I'm
scared to death. Any ideas or suggestions? Does endo behave in this
manner?
At Sat, 16 Apr 2005, Karen wrote:
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>At Thu, 14 Apr 2005, H. wrote:
>Has anyone had bowel endo to the point of anal bleeding and blood/tissue
>in stools? What procedures have you had to go through? Is it worth
>getting treatment, if you're not in major pain?
>
>Yes, I did have cyclical rectal bleeding with my endo. it was diagnosed
>with a colonoscopy. The portion of bowel that was affected was in the
>recto sigmoid portion lower down and closer to the anus. I had severe
>pain and pressure there most of the time and especially at that time of
>the month. All of this progessed after I had a sub total hysterectomy,
>which at the time my doctor reported no visible endo. One year later I
>had to have one ovary removed due to endo and now I am 7 weeks post op
>from my third surgery where I had everything else removed (cervix, other
>ovary). I had my endo excised and a bowel resection. the endo also had
>grown into my vagina which required me to have a small area at the top
>of my vagina cut out. So far I am feeling WAY better. I don't have
>that horrible endo pain I was experiencing before my surgery and no more
>bleeding!!!! I am however not without my problems. Because the endo was
>so extensive in the lower pelvis, nerves that stimulate to bladder to
>empty had to be cut. I am having bladder retention issues and I am self
>catherizing in order to empty my bladder. I am told the bladder is the
>most forgiving organ in the body and that the nerves will regenerate but
>is a matter of time....patience is a virtue.
>
>If you have any other questions I would be happy to answer them. YOu
>can send me a private email if you prefer.
>
>--
>Karen
>
>--
>STAH in 2002 for adenomyosis and heavy painful periods.
>Lt ovary removal in 2003 due to endometriosis
>3rd surgery Feb 28, 2005 to remove severe vaginal and rectosigmoid endometriosis.
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