Re: Am I a hypochondriac ?
From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 18 Feb 2000 22:50:57 -0600 (CST)
Claudia,
I swear I did not read ahead...I promise ;o)......
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Robin
At Fri, 18 Feb 2000, C Twisdale RN wrote:
>
>One of the most reliable methods of diagnosing endo is to actually SEE
>it (done by lap/scope or open lap surgery)It seems you are very
>frightened about endo?
>
>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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