WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2002: Re: endometriosis & phlebitis

Re: endometriosis & phlebitis

From: Anon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 Jul 2002 19:27:40 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 31 Jul 2002, indy wrote: >
>At Tue, 30 Jul 2002, anonymous wrote:
>>
>>Hello, I had my 6th laparoscopy in May to remove endometriosis and was
>>taking Alesse continuously and Vioxx. About 3 weeks ago, I was
>>diagnosed with phlebitis and told to take aspirin and use heat for the
>>pain. I was also told I should contact my gyn to find out if I should
>>continue taking the Alesse. My gyn told me I need to stop immediately.
>>Since then, I have had a lot of pain on the left and I finally got my
>>period about 5 days ago. About 1 1/2 weeks ago, I was hospitalized and
>>diagnosed with H. Pylori, several ulcers & a hiatal hernia. I was told
>>I had to quit taking the aspirin and Vioxx because of the ulcers. While
>>in the hospital, they used heat almost constantly on my leg and the
>>phlebitis seems to have resolved. I saw my gyn about 1 1/2 weeks ago
>>and he told me I couldn't take any birth control pills anymore because
>>of the phlebitis and my only option for treatment for the endometriosis
>>is surgery...either more laparoscopies or a hysterectomy. Now, my gp
>>has told me that is was just "superficial" phlebitis. From everything I
>>have read, "superficial" phlebitis is not serious...I'm wondering if
>>this changes the issue regarding birth control pills?
>>

Hi, I'm also not a doc, but I have endo and have had two laparoscopies. My next lap will be a hysterectomy. I'm currently on BCP -- I've tried this on and off. It helps with some symptoms, but then there's other problems. Unfortunately, docs here will probably offer you more hormone related treatments -- luprin to induce "temporary menopause" and shrink the endo; progesterone. Unfortunately, there are significant side effects with each. Bottom line, you're not alone, but endo seems to be a much ignored chronic condition. Good luck.

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