Re: Am I a hypochondriac ?
From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 18 Feb 2000 22:49:17 -0600 (CST)
Jill,
I have been following your posts, and one thing I am seeing is that you
seem very concerned that you may have Endometriosis. I am not a Dr.,
but do have Endo, and although your symptoms don't appear to be Endo, I
certainly can not say for sure one way or another, nor can anyone. The
only way to know for sure is with a laparoscopy where it is visualized.
If this is the concern for you that I feel it is, then maybe you should
try and find someone that is experienced with Endometriosis. There are
several Drs. around the country that do nothing but Endometriosis. If
you can tell me what area you are in, I can see if I can find the name
of a Dr. for you.
Good luck, and feel better!
--
Robin
At Fri, 18 Feb 2000, Jill wrote:
>
>I have written several posts and received great answers so here is one
>more.
>
>I have pre-menstrual spotting for the last two months. It is in the
>amount of a half of a dime and is only when I wipe on one day. Feb. 7,
>it happened at I got my period the 12th. I haven't had any cramps for
>the last two periods. My exams show no thickening of the liagments,
>mobile uterus and ovaries, no nodules or masses. They say the sonogram
>showed mild or possible PCOS (I have never missed a period or been
>irregular). I have been diagnosed with irritable bowel (doesn't
>necessarily happen during my period) and I just developed urinary
>frequency (all of this happened within a 4 month period). My frequency
>this month started 14 days to the day from when my period began and is
>stopping right when my period is almost gone (just a little spotting)but
>the Urologist did give me Detrol two days ago. I again have never had
>bad cramps (didn't even take an advil). Never had diarrhea or
>constipation during my period. My bladder was checked via cystoscopy
>two days ago and they saw slight inflammation in one area and slight
>irritation in another area. Dr. said overactive bladder possibly
>Intersititial Cystitis but doubtful no something ulcer. Can this be
>endo even though my 2 Re's say no, my GI says no and my urologist says
>no? I think it is too coincidental that this is all happening. Any
>suggestions?
>PS Urologist says bladder is acting this way due to IBS.
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