Re: ovulation pain/left side pain
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Aug 31 11:25:11 2007
It matters in these sense of the organs on that side..
check here for stories
excellent sites
http://www.endometriosistreatment.org
endoexcision.com
http://www.centerforendo.com/
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/EndoDocs/
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/erc/
How were your hormone levels? Some doctors, even RE's, don't really
interpret them well. They're still all about Lupron! Those who have the
skill and know about Lupron don't use it
At Fri, 31 Aug 2007, Carolyn wrote:
>
>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
>>
>>http://www.endometriosistreatment.org
>>
>>endoexcision.com
>>
>>http://www.centerforendo.com/
>>
>>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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