endometriosis

[Katylina]

Does anyone have this or know someone who does? I am very scared because my gyn thinks I may have it. I was in the hospital for four days in October from severe pelvic pains, high temperature and vomitting. The doctors did a CAT scan and two sonograms, and they found a large cyst on my left ovary. I went back to get another sonogram yesterday, and they said the large cyst is still there and there is now one on my right ovary as well. Since I have really bad painful periods, this pelvic pain, cysts, and pain during certain sexual positions, they are saying it is pointing to endometriosis. I was doing Internet research, and they say it is a cause of infertility in women, which would be my worst nightmare since my life is centered around children. Anyone have any more info or personal experiences to share? It would really help me now.

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[Snoogans]

this will help you (http://my.webmd.com/content/article/46/2953_501.htm?lastselectedguid={5FE84E90-BC77-4056-A91C-9531713CA348})

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[sr71blackbird]

Here is what it says in the Merck Manual that you can search online and bookmark for future reference (http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/CVMHighLight?file=/mrkshared/mmanual/section18/chapter239/239a.jsp%3Fregion%3Dmerckcom&word=endometriosis&domain=www.merck.com#hl_anchor)

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[high fly]

The above info can be helpful and all, but keep in mind that none of us has "M.D." after our names, and even if we did, none of us has examined you.
This is not uncommon, I'm sure you will be fine.
Sorry you've got to deal with it.

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Don't give up and don't be sad! As I told you, I knew someone who had edometriosis and DID have a baby! And you're mom's right! So listen to your mom!



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[Snoogans]

The above info can be helpful and all, but keep in mind that none of us has "M.D." after our names, and even if we did, none of us has examined you.

actually, since you had to, it came from webMD and it wasnt diagnosing, just information about it

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[Johnny Fontane]

Kat, this site (http://www.hcgresources.com/endoindex.html) looks like it has some good information. Please, if you haven't already done so, see an endometriosis specialist. Who knows, maybe you don't have it.

I hope to open this thread in a few days and find out it's something else. It's normal to be scared when you're sick, but please, don't let your imagination run wild.

Be well, and I look forward to some good news.



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[mdr55]

Have you inquired if your local hospital/medical facilty sponsers an endometriosis support group. You never know, there might be one in your area. Even if you don't have it, knowledge is power and you might be able to share information to someone else who may seek it.
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[DJEvelEd]

The people that I know that had it, complained for a few weeks and then had it taken care of. It didn't seem like a big deal to them so don't worry too much. Good luck and feel better.

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[Bill From Yorktown]

hmm my understanding is it's uterine tissue that's not in the uterus. I wont candy coat what's going on - I know 2 people who have (had) it - one got better quite fast, the other had several years of issues (with the associated issues getting pregnant during that time).

Hang in there; there's no reason to think it wont be cured asap. Our prayers go out to you. You'll be fine.

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[CrazyClare]

Im taking a human sexuality class which includes diseases and such. Ill ask my teacher about it today to see what she knows.
Also I cant have a baby because of my medications. I cant go off them cause Id get really sick and they would injure a baby if I was pregnant. Its really hard to accept becaue I love children too (im studying elementary Ed and Im a camp counselor every summer) so I understand how you feel. But hey there are lots of babies and kids out there without parents, i dunno that makes me feel better somewhat, that I could help kids who dont have parents.

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[CrazyClare]

I asked my teacher and she said that you should write out all the questions you have on a sheet of paper and then copy it. Then go to the doctor and give them a copy so you can go over them together. I dunno if that helps but thats what she said.

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[high fly]

Seems to me I heard you could get it from banging a guy with a huge johnson, and for any other action, he'd have to wear the doughnut.
No kidding.

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[kc7586]

my mother had it, i dont know exactly when it started with her but at some point she gave up on ever having anymore kids and had the historectomy to rid herself of the problem.

i hope you dont have any problems conceiving if you really want children, but in reality from my personal expierience it may be difficult. i am an only child and its not because they only wanted one kid, so i wish all the best to you dont worry until test reuslts are back and you know for sure and if it turns out that you do have it, there are many treatments out there. good luck once again.

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[Katylina]

Thank you everyone. I will be taking my next sonogram in January to see whether it is endometriosis or not. I'll keep you updated. Thanks for the help!

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[zathrus]

Katylina,
I know someone who has endometriosis. it can cause infertility. I would talk to you gyn. Depending on how bad it is, you might want to think about having kids soon. The person that I know just had a healthy baby girl. her pregnancy was concidered a high risk and she had to take shots. both mother and child are doing fine. Hope everything works out for you.

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[Katylina]

Well, I had my sonogram today (my doctor made me have it a month early because I was so sick again this past week), and it turns out that I do have endometriosis. I had figured that's what the results would be, so I am not as bummed as I would have been had it been a surprise. Now I have to schedule a surgery to be done at St. Catherine's Hospital with my doctor when he comes back from vacation. I asked it if would hurt (lol), and she said, "well, it can't be worse than what you have been going through lately." EEK-- I am NOT looking forward to this at all. Oh well-- I just hope it goes well, and I can have children in the future. I told my boyfriend, and he said, "good, it means that we will have to try more than most people so that means even more sex for us." There's a positive. Hahaha! Thanks for your support everyone!

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This message was edited by Katylina on 12-15-03 @ 10:15 PM

[Snoogans]

hope everything turns out well, though if you look at me, you might not want kids anyway ;p

seriously though, feel better

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[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

Hang in there Kat!!!!!

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[newport king]

good luck with all that.

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[KennethC]

Best of luck with your surgery. To add to what others have said, I had a girlfriend with endometriosis. While having the condition was no picnic for her, she was able to give birth to an extremely healthy baby boy. I hope that and similar stories others have told are encouraging.

Thanks to the Internet, we are able to access so much medical information at our fingertips. However, it can be scary, since "health" sites can paint such a grim picture. It's important to remember that often the worst case scenarios they describe are rare. Having a positive mental attitude can do wonders.

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[Snoogans]

if it makes you feel any better you got a nice booty ;p

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[Arienette]

i hope your surgery goes well, and that you will be feeling better very soon.

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[high fly]

I'm sure it will all go well and our kid will be just fine...

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[Katylina]

If we were related it would be born with a sixth finger like Anne Boleyn was.

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[Katylina]

Well I went for my final sonogram today because I was in pain again this weekend, and I got not so great news. Actually very depressing news.


My doctor sits down and says, "OK you have to understand we are talking about infertility here." That's when the tears welled up. He went on to say that I NEED surgery ASAP (perahps the end of this month). They make an incision in my bikini line and take it from there.

He said if it is endometriosis, it's a very bad case and they will scrape as best as they can. If it turns out to be an abcess cyst on both my ovaries, then they may have to remove my fallopian tubes, which means I won't be able to give birth at all. It's basically they open me up and do what is needed based on what they see there. They marked on my records not to do a hysterectomy because I have hopes of having children in the future. Great-- nice things to hear.

So now I am weeping and the doctor says, "You know that I didn't make this problem, right?" I was taken aback when he said that. What the hell is that supposed to mean?

So I stumbled on out of the office and am still weeping in the hallway when this very nice woman happens to leave another office down the hall. She asks me what is wrong so I just blurted it out. What the hell, right? So she said she had the same thing happen to her, but they took out everything. She kept saying it was like a death of all of my dreams. A death of having children. Now I am hysterically crying, buit she started to pray to God for me saying that He should let me have children because I have a good heart and am a sweet girl.

It was kind of weird, but comforting at the same time. Especially since I haven't been to church in years.

Well, I'll let you all know the outcome. I guess scars on my hands are the lesat of my worries. Thank you all who supported me this whole time.

Much love!



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I'm sorry to hear about your set back, Kristi. Don't give up hope.

Edit: And some doctors have awful bed side manners. I'm sorry he was such a jerk.

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Kristi,

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good luck, kat

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Sorry about your situation, Kat. I hope everything goes ok. Hang in there.

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[Katylina]

Thanks guys-- the surgery is 2/23rd, and I can't go back to work for up to 3 weeks (SUCKS!). You guys are great. I'll let you know how it all turns out.

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[Johnny Fontane]

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Wow, that's amazing, absolutely amazing. Way to focus on yourself, doc. Unbelievable.

Best of luck Kat. Be well.

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it's a very bad case and they will scrape as best as they can.

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[Katylina]

My six months of the depot-lupron shot are over, and now I await my first "." after the surgery. My boobs are swollen (and have been for two weeks now), and I alternate between craming and backaches. This morning I had that good old endo illness where my mother rubs my back, and my dad holds the puke bucket. I did not miss this. So, all of you endo survivors, did this happen to you when the shot was over as well? I feel like the surgery was for nothing if I am still going to be violently sick (now without my "." being here too!)

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[Skellington]

Hon, i hate to tell you, but 7 surgeries and every line of pills they could put me on.....i still get cramps horribley EXACTELY 10 days before the crimescene appears in my panties. My boobs go from C's to D's. And i just don't eat.

The dr. finally just gave me a RX for vicodin. Otherwise, cheers to monthly abuse. You can inquire about Lupron, where you only get your "." like every 3 or 4 months. That can be helpful.

I hope everything works out for you in some way.

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[Katylina]

I am just waiting for the gyn to call me back. I can't miss work once month again because I am puking my guts up (lovely mental image) and am bent over in pain. I wish you could just make your period go away until you want to get pregnant, or something like that. It's just awful.

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[earthseawitch]

Blessings and best wishes to you........

QUOTE - "So now I am weeping and the doctor says, "You know that I didn't make this problem, right?" I was taken aback when he said that. What the hell is that supposed to mean?"


And your doctor is an absolute ass for what he said...Definitely unprofessional!!! Has the bedside manner of a snake (and that's being mean to the snakes!!)

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[Katylina]

Ohh I forgot about that! My mom wants me to go to a Women's Center to see if they can help me.

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