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Re: Bowel Endo?
From: Wendy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Aug 23 13:00:59 2006
Oh my God! I have the same issues (tapered, mucus) and constipation
(occasional bleeding as well) and I've had total hysterectomy too. I've
had the same worries you've had also. I have a lap scheduled Sept 12th
(with possible laparotomy), so I'll tell you what they find out. I wish
I could give you an answer sooner. My guess is that it could be either.
I put off finding out which for as long as I could for that reason--I
was too scared. Hang in there.
At Tue, 22 Aug 2006, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>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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