Sciatic endometriosis

[Kewb]

Hi, I'm new to this, I have been suffering for months with sciatica, I've always had painful period and pain after sex(but not all the time)but made the connection with my periods, I'm awaiting an ultrasound and diagnosis of endometriosis, 8 have had lots of time off of work due to pain and exhaustion, would like to speak to people that can understand my daily struggle

Kelly

[GrittyReads]

Sorry you are suffering so.

However, the usual route for diagnosis of Endo is a laparoscopy. I'm guessing that the ultrasound is more to rule out other issues, although the trans-vaginal part of the process can spot some endo, in which case a lap would be the next step. However, if the ultrasound draws a blank I would be prepared to insist on a lap.

If you are diagnosed with Endo from the ultras, then come back on here for more guidance, or talk to the advisors at 'Endo UK' (link at the top of the page, leads to their site and phone and email details) as it's worth checking that your GP is following the appropriate route for the treatment of Endo. Sadly, lots of them (assuming you are in the UK) just refer people to general gynaes, when many should be seeing 'endo specialists' at BSGE Centres.

Hope this helps.

[GrittyReads]

PS There are some wonderful exercises you can do for sciatica. Check out a really good physiotherapist - something must be causing it, and that needs dealing with, but the appropriate stretching exercises will help meanwhile.

[Kewb in reply to GrittyReads]

Thank you for your helpful information

[Kewb]

Thank you for the helpful information x