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Re: Endometriosis of the Kidneys? And Leg Pain!From: Leah (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat Mar 29 03:41:32 2008
At Thu, 27 Mar 2008, Kathy wrote: > >I have a question....I have had endo for about the past 7 years or so >(that's when I was diagnosed, finally) and I've had several >laparoscopies for it. I have been told that I have some on my bowels >that they were unable to remove for some reason. However lately I have >been having incredible low back pain on my right side, about where my >kidneys are. My question is, could the endo have spread to my kidneys? >Are there any other symptoms of endo of the kidneys, so I can keep an >eye out? And do they diagnose that through a laparoscopy as well? It's >hard to find anyplace on the net that breaks down symptoms of endo by >body part. Also, I have been having horrible pains and muscle aches >down my thighs and even into my calves...could this be endo related? It >almost feels like it starts in my gluteal muscles (okay, butt muscles, >lol) and goes all the way down. I have this pain every day and it's >making it so hard to function. Can someone please help? Hi, I'm new here, but I've been dealing with endometriosis for about 10 years and have also had the same type of pain you describe. What I have been told by more than one doctor and have also read, is that the pain you feel in your lower back is what is called "referred pain" from your uterus. It's not because of a kidney problem or a back problem, so it's like pain in your back secondary to the female problems. I think the nerves and muscles and all of that are tied in together and likely cause the leg pain too. If I am lucky, 3 Aleve or 3 or 4 Ibuprofen might help that...but I usually have to go with Darvocet or the latest thing my doctor has prescribed, Fiorinal. It's unfortunately just another symptom and area where we can get pain and I find that about 3 to 4 years after a laparoscopy, once the pain meds get to where they don't work any longer, then it's time for another surgery. The sad truth, isn't it? Leah
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