WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2000: Re: Endometrosis Treatment and Fustration

Re: Endometrosis Treatment and Fustration

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 12 Dec 2000 16:00:52 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 12 Dec 2000, Dana wrote: >
>On September 1, 2000, I had a laproscopy to determine if I had endon. It
>was confirmed and during the surgery I had a cyst removed from my left
>ovary, several lesions removed,I had blood pooled behind my ovary which
>was removed and it was noted that my uteris was twice the size it
>normally should be. After several weeks in which I recovered from my
>surgery (which for me was a long time compared to my friends) my dr.
>gave me a shot of depro prevara to try to control my periods and try to
>reduce the size of my uteris. I reacted very poorly to this: very
>strong emotion swings, I still have strong abdominal pain, and continued
>bleeding. The dr. gave me a shot of estrogen when I complained that I
>just could not continue on as I was. It helped with the emotions (my
>husband and co-workers were talking to me again) but it did not help
>with the bleeding and pain. I went back to the doctor to tell that I
>was still not right and he put me premarin. I did this for about a
>month or so and the bleeding and pain still continued. I called the dr.
>to see if this was normal and he said yes but they could do some drastic
>measures but try to wait out it out till the depro is out of my system.
>In the mean time I was sent to pain specialist who is treating me for
>the pain. I just started the pain treatment but so far it has gotten
>much better. I know it takes time for it to work but I don't know how
>much more I can take. As for the bleeding I have had approximaely 14
>days since Sept 1 that I have not had some bleeding, some days are
>heavier flows and some days are just spotting. Is there anyone that has
>had similar case to mine that has not had a hysterectomy? I think that
>this is going to be my only choice and if it is the only way that I can
>go back to normal and have sexual relationship with my husband without
>pain again I will do it. Also as a side note, I seem to be developing a
>stomach ulcer and tommorow I will be having it confirmed that I am
>anemic. I really don't see a light at the end of this tunnel and I am
>desperately looking for one!!
>
>--
>Dana Bradt
>Bradtd@home.com
>

You are in the midst of a very difficult situation, and it may seem as though there is no end to the madness, but keep working with your doctors, and in the end, you will have some relief. You might consider looking at the Endo Pavilion in this web site for others who have been where you are.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation with, and examination by, a qualified medical professional.

Due to time and energy constraints, I will be unable to answer any personal e-mails. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

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