Re: ally Worried! Blood in stool! Message for D
From: Michelle (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed May 2 21:38:09 2007
Hello,
I had my first period after a lap last week. It was really really bad.
They told me it would be and I knew it would be, but it still surprised
me.
The pelvic pain was similar yet different to the kind I had before
surgery. I think it is because all the tissues are still real sensitive
and everything is more inflamed. Your surgery was so recent I am sure
you have much healing to do on top of having your period so soon
afterwards.
Of course keep your doctor informed with new problems.
I had blood in my stool afterwards as well but I also had bowel surgery
so it was somewhat expected as the endo had grown all the way through
the intestine.
Hemorroids can cause a surprising amount of blood that can be quite
scary.
Good Luck,
Michelle
At Tue, 1 May 2007, Stephanie wrote:
>
>Hello D, Thanks for the reply...I havent been constipated since my
>surgery, but it can be a hemorroid. Im gng to call my obgyn today and
>ask her whats gng on, because besides that im having a weird different
>pain. I think most likely its just me starting my period in a few days
>that is causing me this pelvic pain. Thanks once again for your
>replying to me. Steph :)
>
>At Mon, 30 Apr 2007, D wrote:
>>
>>Hi Stephanie -
>>
>>Please don't worry too much! It could be a sign of something less
>>serious, too. If you were constipated after the lap, it could have
>>caused a hemorrhoid that is bleeding - have you talked with your doctor
>>about these symptoms? That's my first suggestion, let your doctor know
>>what's going on and see what they say.
>>
>>About the possibility of endo as a cause, was there any endo found on
>>your bladder and/or bowels at the lap, and did they remove it? Do you
>>know what method they used to remove the lesions?
>>
>>Most people do say that the first period after a lap is the worst, and
>>it hasn't even been two weeks since your surgery - maybe you just need
>>more time to heal? In any case, I hope you find answers and relief soon!
>>
>>--
>>D.
>>
>>At Mon, 30 Apr 2007, Stephanie wrote:
>>>
>>>Hello everyone, its me once again....i just had a lap on 04/20/07, where
>>>i was diagnosed w/endo @ a moderate stage. I have been healing ok,
>>>cramping like usual but today the cramping got worse, (im starting my
>>>period this friday, so thats one reason) but the burning when i urinate
>>>is getting worse, (i know its normal to have a burning sensation after a
>>>lap) but this time its coming w/a pain and after i feel like shock pain
>>>w/pelvic pain. Then i realized there was blood in my stool. This
>>>really freaked my out, iv never had blood in my stool, at least that i
>>>know of. Could it be something serious, or is it just another symptom
>>>of endo, since iv read that blood in stool is another symptom of endo. I
>>>will greatly appreciate any feedback! Steph
>>
>>--
>>Find an endo specialist in the ERC's EndoDocs group:
>>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EndoDocs/
>>
>>Try an excellent endo support group:
>>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erc/
>>
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