Re: bowel incontinence due to endometriosis?
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Sep 24 00:48:50 2007
where do you live? you need to see an excision specialist soon
did you know endo can eat through the bowels?
At Sun, 23 Sep 2007, Pam wrote:
>
>I am 46 years old and have had endometriosis since the age of 16. I
>have been on birth control pills and have had 2 laproscopic surgeries to
>remove endometriosis from ovaries and uterus. My last surgery was 2
>years ago but about 4 months ago my symptons are recurring. I am having
>the usual symptons of pelvic and back pain along with heaviness in the
>pelvic area and pain during intercourse. Along with the regular
>symptoms I now have 2 new problems to which I am wondering may be caused
>by the endometriosis. First, during the last year I have had blood
>showing up in my urine. My family doctor sent me to a urologist who ran
>several tests that were negative and even though the blood is still in
>my urine he cannot find a reason for it. Second, and most disturbing is
>that during intercourse I feel like I am going to loose control of my
>bowels. I was wondering if anyone else who may have these same symptoms
>has any information if it linked to their endometriosis.
>
>Thanks!
>Pam
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