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Re: Pregnancy and endometriosis
From: anne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun Sep 10 10:29:39 2006
How did you get become pregnant?
At Thu, 7 Sep 2006, Mindy wrote:
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>Em
>Sorry I don't have much experience with adhesions & pregnancy. I was
>pretty luck to go through both pregnancies with little pain. But try to
>stay strong & keep your head up. I know it's not always easy, but the
>reward in the end will all be worth it!! Just focus on that & hopefully
>things will get easier for you in the next weeks to come. Just remember
>that we are all here to help support you when you need it most!! When
>you see that precious little angel it will help ease all of this! Keep
>us updated on how things are going for you. Hugs, Mindy Jo
>At Thu, 7 Sep 2006, Em wrote:
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>>Hi, Just wondered if anybody had any advice or support to offer????
>>I am 23 and have suffered with endometriosis for many years, with severe
>>pain and problems with my periods. I had my last lap in Dec 2005 after
>>the lap.
>>My partner and i were told that although we were trying for a baby we
>>would not suceed. We were both devastated and were going to commence
>>IVF treatment.
>>My periods were so irregular with bleeding occuring on most days.
>>At the end of FEB 2006 I was told by my GP that I was pregnant it was
>>unbelievable as I was still bleeding a little everyday. We were over
>>the moon about being pregnant.
>>We were checked over at the hospital and all was well. The bleeding
>>slowly subsided.
>>At 25 weeks pregnant the nightmare began. I started a few days earlier
>>niggling back ache but just thought it must of been normal. Within a
>>few days the pain was excruitating I went to the hospital and they
>>admitted me thinkin I had damaged my back I told the doctors I had a
>>history of endo but they did not seemed concerned.
>>After 4 days in hospital my legs went from underneath me and the pain
>>was un bearable I was fearful for myself and the baby.
>>I was sent for an urgent MRI (that was not a nice experience). The
>>results came back that my spine was ok but they were unhappy with
>>something within my pelvic region.
>>After seeing specialists at numeral hospitals and still being unable to
>>walk and constantly screaming with pain my partner requested to see the
>>senior doctor.
>>He explained that there were numerous large areas within the sacral
>>pelvic area that were abnormal and they need to do various
>>investigations they needed to rule out cancer etc... My partner
>>reminded them of my endo.
>>After ruling out cancer two specialists asked for a repeat MRI scan they
>>decided that the back pain and nerve pain is being caused by my
>>adhesions pulling and tearing with the growth of the uterus causing
>>inflammation and nerve pain within my back and legs.
>>There is no cure for this until after the baby is born other than to
>>continue with analgesia. They gave me an epidural for 3 days to numb
>>the pain as I was exhausted and to try and break the nerve pain.
>>I am now 31 weeks pregnant and have just come home and being seen by the
>>hospital every week. I can still only walk a few steps due to weakness
>>in legs and severe pain. I am resticted to a wheelchair and can only
>>tolerate that for short periods.
>>I feel emotionally so low. I am so grateful I am pregnant and feel
>>blessed, but this continual severe pain and been so immobile is hard to
>>deal with.
>>The doctors want to induced the baby at 37 wks when she will b strong
>>enough. The doctors are hoping the pain will settle down when the
>>uterus shrinks post birth but I am terrified of what the future will
>>hold and want to be able to be a good mum and enjoy my daughter.
>>If anyone has any advice or support it would b much appreciated.
>>Thanks Em x
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