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Re: Cycle
From: melinda (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Aug 28 11:25:38 2006
Thanks Aimee. I kind of figured it was time to do something, but
unfortunately, I've been called a hypochondriac for so long over this
that I'm paranoid now about going to the doctor because I don't want to
be that annoying woman again. I wanted to have my ammo that this is NOT
NORMAL before I make the appointment. My doctor does the best she can,
but is more focused on OB than GYN. I'm looking for a specialist, but
there are none in my area. Someone recommended a doctor in Memphis and
I'm working on getting in there, but it's hard for me to pull away from
work, etc. & my boss is not too supportive of my problem. I'm single
and rely on my income and insurance. I know my health is more
important, but if I don't have insurance because I lose my job, then I'm
screwed all around.
Thank you!
At Mon, 28 Aug 2006, Aimee wrote:
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>Hello Melinda. I would most definitely see a doctor as soon as possible
>in this regard. Request a CT scan or ultrasound because what your
>describing (IMO anyway) does not sound right. Whenever there's a doubt
>in your mind, and something doesn't feel exactly right, check it out.
>Because as women we are very in tune with our systems and have very good
>intuition about our bodies. Good luck to you and hope all turns out ok.
>~Hugs~
>Aimee
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>At Mon, 28 Aug 2006, melinda wrote:
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>>I have a question. The description is gross, but I've got to explain
>>everything to see if someone can give me advice. I've had endo for
>>years now. I'm researching specialists now for options. My current
>>doctor is great, but doesn't specialize in this problem. Anyway, since
>>I've had this (12 yrs or so), my cycles have only been about 3 days
>>long. Really intense pain the first day & normal flow. Then the second
>>day will be lighter with just moderate pain, then the third, spotting,
>>then by the 4th day pretty much gone & I feel 100% better. I do have a
>>regular cycle though. Well, the last 4 cycles I've had have been
>>intensely painful as usual if not worse & the back pain is getting
>>worse, but hardly no flow at all. Even the first day, it's just a
>>little bit of bright red healthy blood, I only need to wear a
>>pantyliner, then the second day, it's barely spotting, but it's black,
>>then it just stops by that afternoon. I'm wondering why I'm not having
>>my normal flow and this may sound stupid and naive, but if I'm not
>>getting rid of the lining, where is it going? Could it be going into my
>>abdomin & the pressure may be what's causing my horrible back pains. It
>>feels like a ton of pressure is in my whole abdomin. Like someone is
>>just pulling & squeezing everything.
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