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Re: Adenomyosis after Hysterectomy
From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 14 May 2001 19:04:53 -0500 (CDT)
Not likely. There may be some endometriosis causing your pain.
Occasionally, fluid retention with a period can cause inflammation of
nerves. A trial of birth control pills or even lupron may be in order.
At Mon, 14 May 2001, Velella wrote:
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>I had a hysterectomy on 2/01/01. After bleeding approximately 10 - 12
>days each cycle and countless diagnostic tests, my doctor ruled out
>everything but adenomyosis. One other symptom I had was aching in my
>right buttock and down the back of my right thigh after my bleeding
>ended each month. It started out lasting only 2 - 3 days but after a
>couple years started lasting a week to 10 days. The pain also got worse
>and when Ibuprofen wouldn't help decided I had had enough. The
>hysterectomy was done but the ovaries were left in place. My problem
>with the aching has remained. It is definitely cyclical and lasts about
>10 - 14 days. Can you still have adenomyosis pain after hysterectomy?
>Thanks, Lois
--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.
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