Re: ovulation pain/left side pain
From: Carolyn (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Aug 31 07:19:33 2007
Thanks--I have had my hormone levels checked, had a full workup of tests
before they did the lap to check for endo. I went to a reproductive
endocrinologist whom my doctor recommended. He has experience with
endo, but I don't know if it is necessarily his top specialty. I want
to get a second opinion anyway, particularly re: the lupron.
I guess the side of the body doesn't matter so much--I am really just
interested in hearing what people's experiences have been with ovulation
pain. If anyone has advice, please let me know! Yesterday I was in
really bad pain (the day before too, but not as bad) and today seems
better, but I don't know. Lying down seems to help, walking around made
it worse, and today I have to be on my feet all day. We'll see!
any advice/stories would be helpful.
At Thu, 30 Aug 2007, anonymous wrote:
>
>some women have right side issues, some have left - the colon is on the
>left
>
>have you seen someone who just specializes in endo? list below
>
>also, progesterone can help you conceive, also help with endo - might be
>worth it to have your hormone levels checked
>
>http://www.fertilitycare.org/
>
>excellent sites
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>http://www.endometriosistreatment.org
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>endoexcision.com
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>http://www.centerforendo.com/
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>http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/EndoDocs/
>
>http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/erc/
>
>At Thu, 30 Aug 2007, Carolyn wrote:
>>
>>Hello all,
>>
>>I have seen messages before on this forum in which people have said they
>>have more pain in their left side--is this true for many people? Also,
>>do you experience it more around ovulation?
>>
>>I am just trying to figure out what is going on with me. I had periodic
>>pain in my lower left abdomen for a while--various tests showed nothing
>>(this was before I was diagnosed with endo). Then last fall I had
>>really severe pain & went to the ER--my colon was inflamed & they
>>thought it might be perforated. So, a few more months of tests--which
>>showed nothing wrong with my GI system. Then I had a lap in March & was
>>diagnosed with Stage 2 endo, & the doctor removed as much as he could
>>(except a piece on the rectum).
>>
>>I've been pretty discouraged since my period pain has not improved since
>>the surgery & I have not been able to conceive yet (total of 17 months
>>trying, 6 months since surgery). And I notice more pain around
>>ovulation. I don't know if I had it before surgery & am just noticing
>>now because i am aware of the endo, or if it has only developed
>>recently. I feel like I am inflamed & this is preventing pregnancy.
>>
>>But I get confused because of what happened with my colon. I've still
>>had left side pain since that episode, though never anything that has
>>brought me to the hospital again. I kind of assume the colon problem
>>has to do with the endo.
>>
>>for those who have ovulation pain, how long does it last? Mine seems to
>>be for a few days up until ovulation. I have also had nausea, severe
>>heartburn/gas, indigestion sometimes around that time. This is really
>>annoying esp since we are always having sex around that time & I don't
>>always feel well.
>>
>>And, for those who have had ovulation pain with endo, were you able to
>>conceive?
>>
>>Sorry for all the questions; I am just discouraged. I really don't want
>>to go on Lupron since that means stopping trying for a while--plus my
>>pain is not unbearable. My doctor just suggested it as a possible means
>>of reducing inflammation. But that seems like a pretty big deal--going
>>through temporary menopause for months on the off-chance that it will
>>help me conceive in the future. I am 30 years old & the idea of putting
>>my body through that just seems so weird to me. It's hard for me to
>>believe that is the only answer to my fertility problems.
>>
>>Has anyone here taken steroids/anti-inflammatory drugs?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Carolyn
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