Re: ENDOMETRIOSIS: 2nd post...hoping doctor can help
From: Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 5 Jun 2008 03:34:40 -0500 (CDT)
Message posted on Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb behalf by: Hope Waltman,
Fibroid and Women’s Health Forum Moderator
The symptoms you describe can be attributed to Endometriosis and
adenomyosis. Your past history is unfortunate but at present I would
suggest
an ultrasound and MRI to determine the level of endometrial pathology,
Even
though I am against Hysterectomy accept as a last resort, this may be
the
case for you.
Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb
New York Downtown Hospital, http://www.nohysterectomy.com
Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes
only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient
relationship. This information is not intended to supplant
the need for you to consult with your physician prior to
choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
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At Wed, 4 Jun 2008, Kim wrote:
>
>Hello, I am 40 years old and was diagnosed with endometriosis about 10
>years ago. Since then, I have had six laser laparoscopies to remove
>endometriosis and adhesions. I was taking Depo Provera until about 1
>year ago, because I was trying to lose weight and couldn't seem to do it
>as long as I was taking it. I have never been sexually active. Recently
>(about 6 months ago) I started having pelvic pain again and lots of
>cramping with my periods. Since then, it has gotten progressively
>worse...the pain is all the time, but a lot worse during my period. My
>periods are now anywhere from 20-30 days apart and last 7-10 days. They
>are very, very heavy. I have developed fevers and I also have a lot of
>pain in my waist on the left side. The pain sometimes goes through to
>my back. I recently finished treatment for a UTI, and the pain just
>kept getting worse. So, Sunday I ended up in the ER. The doctor
>thought I had a kidney stone, so he did a CT. He also did a pelvic
>exam, which was extremely painful. The doctor said the only thing he
>saw during the pelvic exam was a yeast infection. The CT was fine, with
>the exception of enlarged lymph nodes in my abdomen, consistent with
>mesenteric adnitis. I then had a colonoscopy and endoscopy, which were
>both fine. The doctor believes this is all from the endometriosis. I
>never thought endo could cause fevers, heavy bleeding, and irregular
>periods. He thinks it would be wise to see a gynecologist and have
>another laparoscopy done. I am afraid to do this because we live in a
>very small town where the gynecologists always want to do a hysterectomy
>for endometriosis, and even though I am 40, I am not ready for that yet.
>The specialist I was seeing has now moved. Also, could endometriosis
>cause enlarged lymph nodes? How much damage can endometriosis do?
>Thanks!
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