Re: 19 with Endo.. How fast can it come back?
From: Eric Daiter, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Apr 28 16:55:22 2007
The endometriosis usually doesn't grow that significantly in 1-3 months,
even when aggressive, so it might be that they were not able to remove a
lot of the deeper implants. Sometimes medical management can help, but
provera can depress your mood and lupron can give hot flashes and
irritability. Some choices? You might consider a more aggressive
surgeon if you can find an RE with an interest in endometriosis in the
area that you moved to.
A spinal tap? What was that done for?
Cervical dysplasia is usually treatable prior to malignancy when found
in the earlier stages and treated seriously. You might need a cone
biopsy or LEEP (whatever they do in your location to remove the bad
cells)
I did not hear why you can never have kids. The endometriosis is
treatable and if you still have a significant pelvic factor, then IVF
can be useful. New stuff is always being developed as well.
Keep up your spirits and try to find a local endometriosis surgeon to
review your records critically and develop a plan to return you to a
pain free or at least tolerable existence.
Good Luck
http://www.drericdaitermd.com
At Tue, 24 Apr 2007, SnowAngel1988 wrote:
>
>Hello Everyone,
>
>I am new to the forums. I just turned 19 and have been diagnosed with
>Endometriosis and Cervical Dysplasia. I had a Laparoscopy in February.
>Two days after surgery I had a Spinal Tap, a week after surgery I had a
>Colposcopy.
>
>The first period after surgery was a little more painful a little
>heavier, but that is to be expected. The second period... I was in so
>much pain I couldn't stand up for fear of passing out. I recently moved
>out of state. I called my doctor from back home and he said the amount
>of pain was not normal and I needed to get into a doctor asap.
>
>Two weeks later here I am. I finally got the nerve to make the
>appointment and it was yesterday. They are telling me that it's the
>Endo acting up again and they're currently trying to stop my periods.
>They're trying to get me on a birth control that will stop my periods,
>help ease the pain. My pap was very painful but they, I think, shrugged
>it off as uterin tenderness because I am to get my period next week.
>
>I guess... i've been sick with many things, first it was hypoglycemia,
>then it was anorexia and depression then it was Chronic Daily Migraines
>for 3 years. I have lived when no one expected me to, I graduated high
>school when no one thought or believed I really could. My one dream in
>life was to have a child of my own. I am 19 and receiving news that I
>may never be able to have the bond of pregnancy, I may never be able to
>have a child naturally. I am also receiving news that I may develop
>cancer because of the precancerous cells, that the Endo may already be
>coming back...
>
>I have no idea how to deal with this right now. Honestly, I don't want
>to be in pain for the rest of my life, doctors told me that when I had
>my migraines. The pain gets so bad that I can't even stand up
>sometimes. I'm also having abdominal pain before bowel movements now,
>and i've never had that like this before... it's not hemeroids. This
>is like a knife in my pelvic region/abdomen an hour or sooner before I
>have a BM.
>
>Can Endometriosis come back this quickly? What do I need to be asking my
>doctor about this stuff? All I know is the pain that i'm in and I know
>that I'm not sure how to deal with this. I am honestly scared to death.
>I've gone through a lot in my life but I was not expecting something
>that no one can cure, and I sure wasn't expecting to hear that it's
>acting up again... so soon????
>
>Has anyone had experiences like this? What should I be asking my doctor?
>Are there books or websites out there that can help me better understand
>this? What are my chances after all this of having children?
>
>Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
>~*Kari*~
>
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>-Davy Jones
>
>"Scary to cope
> To have to deal.
> But sometimes it works out
> Gets real.
> Don't quit just before the miracle."
>-Peter Tork
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