|
Re: [2]: Endometriosis, Bowel and rectal problems Attn:Renee
From: yenta (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Jan 8 12:26:53 1999
Dear Renee,
Would you please be kind enough to tell me what your symptoms were and
what stage endo; what they found and where; if heartburn/indigestion
accompanied your endo/bowel problems; etc..
You're welcome to email me privately if you do not wish to post
publicly.
Thanks
Yenta
At Fri, 8 Jan 1999, Renee wrote:
>
>At Thu, 7 Jan 1999, yenta wrote:
>>
>>Dear Chrissy,
>>
>>I'm in the exact same situation as you regarding cyclic blood in stools
>>-- I, too, am convinced it is related to my endo -- my dr doesn't think
>>so; endo on ovaries, tube and throughout pelvic cavity; am involved in
>>the same study; awaiting my "2nd look" lap -- coming up at the end of
>>the month; also had full GI workup this past year -- however don't think
>>my GI has the expertise to dx Endo; I'm also in Texas; etc.......
>>
>>Chrissy, would you please permit me to email you privately--
>>
>>Regards,
>>Yenta
>>
>>At Thu, 7 Jan 1999, Chrissy wrote:
>>>
>>> I am having a colonoscopy on January 27 because I am having rectal
>>> bleeding during my period. My doctor(s) does not think it is Endo
>>> related but I diffenantly do. Does anyone have any suggestions on
>>> what to tell my GI doc to make sure he checks for Endo. I have severe
>>> Endo of the left ovary and uterus and I also had Endo in the
>>> Cul-de-Sac which makes me that more sure that I have bowel Endo.
>>>
>>>--
>
>Chrissy--
>You have good instincts. Endo in more severe cases attacks the bowel by
>creating lesions, masses and adhesions. I've been there very recently.
>You need two specialists. The first needs to be an endo specialist,
>like an endocrinologist. The second needs to be trained in treating the
>bowel surgically. It's very important that the docs know what they are
>looking at. I've had trouble with my standard obgyn and internist
>misdiagnosing symptoms and leaving masses and lesions behind. Call the
>Endo Association in your area. They can recommend a qualified
>specialist. I would still be eating percocet if I had not called them.
>I had to undergo 3 surgeries last year. The last two where just to
>clean up what my gynecologist left behind. Good Luck!
|
|
![[ endo@obgyn.net ]](../../images/endo_at_obgyn.gif)