Re: LIVING WITH PELVIC CONGESTION!
From: Accupuncture (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 17 Oct 2000 18:20:51 -0500 (CDT)
Dear Brenda:
While I do not have your condition, I do have PCOS which resulted in
severe menstrual pain. I have found accupuncture to be a very helpful
tool in fighting the painful cramps and the anxiety/depression that I
was experiencing.
You will be in my prayers.
At Tue, 17 Oct 2000, Monica wrote:
>
>I just wanted you to know I read your post and have no answers for you.
>I will remember you in my prayers. :)Monica
>
>At Sat, 14 Oct 2000, brenda wrote:
>>
>>Pelvic congestion syndrome is when the veins in your pelvic area are
>>damaged, the blood does not flow properly therefore builds up.This
>>condition causes extreme pain in my case if I am on my feet to long or
>>get tired. It is best described like being in labour it causes pressure
>>in your pelvic area and it makes you feel like you want to give birth
>>that is why I describe it as being in labour. In my case I would do a
>>four day shift and then be in bed the next three in pain.Before I was
>>diagnosed which took doctors a good year to do so I was told these
>>episodes were bladder infections. Urine frequency is another symptom
>>and you cannot hold your bladder, lower back pain is another symptom. My
>>periods started to be delayed and got shorter and I use to be in extreme
>>pain just before my period.I developed irratible bowel syndrome due to
>>the stress due to this condition.I had hot flushes, chills,
>>insomnia,panic attacks, my hair started to thin out. This condition did
>>and still does control my life. I have tried taking the pill
>>continuously then I was put on provera. I have gone up two pants sizes
>>since then and suffered very bad mood swings. Pelvic congestion also
>>causes bloating and in my case it feels like my whole body swells
>>especially when im tired.My life was controlled by pain killers.I had
>>laproscopy done and was told it was endeometriosis second lap pcs was
>>confirmed. It was even suggested it was all in my head and not a
>>physical problem. My persistence paid of. I had a mirena coil fitted
>>and it basically took the pain away but I still am putting weight on,
>>and suffer bloating and some of the other symptoms. Relief at last NO.
>>I AM now suffering chronic pms depression. My last thoughts are is the
>>cure going to be found before I end up going mad it is slowly breaking
>>my spirit. Hopefully the monster I will beat before it beats me. PLEASE
>>ANYONE THAT SUFFERS THIS CONDITION CONTACT AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS OR
>>ANYONE THAT CARES.
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