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Re: Endo and stomach issues
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon May 26 23:52:54 2008
have you seen a specialist?
At Sat, 24 May 2008, Nasus wrote:
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>At Mon, 19 May 2008, Traci wrote:
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>>At Mon, 19 May 2008, Nasus wrote:
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>>>At Tue, 13 May 2008, Melissa wrote:
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>>>>I have always had a lot of stomach problems. I saw a GI dr and had
>>>>colonoscopy and endoscopy, etc and was told I had IBS. However, I kept
>>>>getting sicker and kept having more issues so I saw a naturopathic dr
>>>>and was diagnosed with Celiac disease. I avoid gluten, dairy, and red
>>>>meat. Occ I eat something I'm not supposed to(knowingly or not). I
>>>>still have some probs, but its better mostly. I also take some
>>>>supplements that I think are good.
>>>>Hope you find the help/answers your looking for.
>>>>Melissa
>>>>At Tue, 13 May 2008, msizeland wrote:
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>>>>>Hi There,
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>>>>>I have had endo for the last 8 years that I know of. I've had the
>>>>>laproscopy done twice. It took me about a year to conceive my son, but
>>>>>he was born healthy and my pregnancy was easy.
>>>>>
>>>>>Anyhow, I've had terrible stomach issues for years. The gastro doc
>>>>>keeps saying that I have irritable bowel syndrome. I feel that my endo
>>>>>is causing it. Anyone else with the same issues?
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>>>>>I have an upset stomach no matter what I eat. I'm always gassy and
>>>>>bloated.
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>>>>>I am on birth control and that has helped tremendously with the pelvic
>>>>>pain during my cycle.
>>>>>
>>>>>Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
>>>>>
>>>>>Thanks!
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>>>--
>>>Tell your doc you need an MRI with and without contrast- endo is known to hide in surgical scarring and can easily spread; colonoscopies and ultrasounds will not show it at all- they did extensive studies in Japan about how this type of MRI can detect the prescense of hidden endo- I'm having some of the same issues myself and I wish you the best of luck & health.
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>>I've had a sour stomach for years as well. I've been told that my IBS
>>is a side affect of the endometriosis. I take Levbid twice a day for
>>the IBS, it has helped significantly. I'm very gassy and bloated as
>>well and I normally just take over the counter GasX to make these
>>problems subside. Glad to hear you were able to get pregnant. I've
>>always been worried about whether or not I'll be able to conceive. I've
>>had 3 laparoscopies in 6 years and I'm in pain everyday. I finally had
>>to go to a pain clinic to help with the pain. Thanks for the advice on
>>the MRI. I've never heard about that. I'm thankful for this website
>>and to know that I'm not the only one with these problems. Take care!
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>Misery loves company I guess!(: I've had endo since 1994; it was kept pretty much under control until 1998 & then everything flared back up again. I have not been able to work since then and I am on disability. The past month has been rough, more rough than it's been for a long time.These forums are truly godsends, I believe.I was in pain mgmt from 2002 to 2004.Hot baths are also WONDERFUL!!That and sleep. And when I'm in a lot of pain & don't want to take a bath or sleep, I put on my flight simulator software & fly around for a while. That completely takes my mind off the pain!!
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