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Re: endometriosis?
From: Jenn (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Sep 28 19:58:46 2006
The Dr that did my sugery worked with Dr Redwine also he said he is a
very knowledgeable man he learned a lot from him.
Jenn
At Thu, 28 Sep 2006, Deena wrote:
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>Dear Bella Grace and Liz,
>You might possibly have enodmetriosis, intestinal endometriosis can
>cause loose stool and back pain at the time of your period. Please read
>Dr. Redwine's thoughts intestinal endometriosis at his website:
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>http://www.endometriosissurgeon.com/TreatingEndometriosis/CommonSurgeries/IntestinalEndometriosis/default.aspx.
>Also Dr.Cindy Mosbrucker, our new endometriosis surgeon has posted a new
>post to her blog Dr. Mos' Minute describing her experiences wroking
>with Dr. Redwine.
>As always, please feel free to write or call with any question you might
>have about our program 541-382-8622
>
>At Thu, 28 Sep 2006, bellagrace wrote:
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>>AtThu, 28 Sep 2006, liz wrote:
>>>Hi Liz,
>>
>>I'm in the same dilemna as you. My DR wanted to do a lap last spring
>>when I had a uterine polyp removed and an endomtrial ablation. I opted
>>to wait in hopes that it would make my pain better. Well it didn't-it
>>has gotten worse. My DR's suggestions in June were try Lupron or
>>physical therapy. I tried PT for several months and no improvement at
>>all. I went back to the DR and we agreed to do the lap. My pain used
>>to be only at ovulation and before/during periods but is almost every
>>day now and is affecting al aspects of my life. I have extreme left
>>sided pain.(the ultrasounds showed no abnormalities with my ovary)I was
>>told in my twenties I had IBS by a male physician. I only have issues
>>with my cycle. I have UT 'irritations' frequently but no infections.
>>I am having my lap on Tuesday and hope to find some answers finally. I
>>am anxious too about what they might find or don't find.
>>(ironically,this summer I sent for my old medical records and two times
>>it was written that endometriosis was a probable cause-but never
>>mentioned to me once! There was also a referral letter for an endo.
>>specialist-that I never saw)
>>That's where I am now.
>>
>>>Any guidance would be appreciated...
>>>
>>>I'm not sure whether or not I have endometriosis. Prior to getting
>>>pregnant, I had very painful periods. Just recently, the pain has
>>>returned... but it is more severe and chronic. I constantly seem to
>>>have back pain that gets worse during menstruation. During
>>>menstruation, it sometimes feels like back labor. I think I've gotten
>>>used to the pelvic pain, but the back pain is new. But both seem to be
>>>connected. My stomach seems to be always upset and generally worse
>>>around menstruation, along with bowel movements. When I do have a bowel
>>>movement during menstruation it just seems like a lot of pressure. As
>>>far as intercourse, it is painful in some positions but otherwise fine.
>>>I guess I've always had these symptoms during menstruation but they were
>>>very mild and I just thought they were normal. Now, they have become
>>>very painful. I had an ultrasound that did not show any abnormalities.
>>>My doctor said right now I have two options... either taking the pill
>>>nonstop or laproscopy. I think not knowing for sure is adding
>>>anxiety... so I'm leaning towards laproscopy. But I don't want to have
>>>surgery and find out that it is something else. I'm also worried about
>>>the expense involved. I would be happy to hear any advice or similar
>>>stories.
>>>
>>>Thanks.
>
>--
>Thanks,
>Deena
>deena@endometriosissurgeon.com
>http://www.endometriosissurgeon.com
>
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