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Re: Dealing with Endo Diagnosis
From: Jen (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Apr 30 16:34:04 2007
Thanks for the support and info. It's a hard thing to deal with both
emotionally and physically. I do know what you mean about family not
understanding. I will keep checking back to see what info other people
have posted. Thanks again! Good luck to you!
At Mon, 30 Apr 2007, Stephanie wrote:
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>Hello Jen...well im fairly new to endo too...i was just diagnosed w/it
>about a week ago. My doctor and i already had suspected it was endo
>because of all of the symptoms, painful intercourse, painful cramping,
>painful bowls, etc. I cant give much of an advice, but that iv learned
>LOTS here. Dont stress out too much in regards to the lap. I had some
>pain, but was well controlled w/my pain meds that she prescribed. You'll
>read many sad stories and good ones too, so dont get scared! You will
>see that even though were strangers, we understand each other more than
>our own families, because WE know what we are going thru. Take Care and
>Best Wishes on ur surgery. Steph :)
>At Mon, 30 Apr 2007, Jen wrote:
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>>Hi...My husband and I have been trying to concieve for several years now
>>without any luck. I finally went to a reproductive endocrinologist. I
>>had also been having other problems...very bad menstrual cramps, pain
>>when going to the bathroom, pain during intercourse, diarreah, etc. I
>>also had cysts on my left ovary. The specialist examed me and did an
>>internal sonogram to check my ovaries. She said they cysts are
>>endometriomas and she is pretty sure that I have endometriosis. This
>>was hard to hear, but yet gave me some hope since it could be the reason
>>for all the pain I was having associated with my period. I am now
>>scheduled for surgery on May 30th. I am just wondering if anyone has
>>any advice on how to deal with endo and any info about what the
>>laproscopic surgery is like. I just don't know what to expect from
>>here. I am hoping that having the surgery will alleviate the pain that
>>I am having and also allow me to concieve. Any info would be greatly
>>appreciated!
>>
>>--
>>Jen :)
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Jen :)
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