Newbie-suspected endo

[kds16]

Hi

I am new to this but have been told about these forums and think it may help me to speak with people similar to me. I have suffered with painful periods for years and just got on with it, dealt with sickness and dizziness etc. However, in December i got a rib injury which after a few months felt it had healed but i had shocking pain down my left side near my pelvis. My doctor thought it may be kidney related and upon having an ultrasound they found i had a cyst. after seeing 2 consultants, 1 told me i was constipated and the other suggested it may be endo. I saw a really helpful gynaecologist and they have recommended a laparoscopy particularly as there is a family history of it.

I am just in constant pain, walking around with a hot water bottle most days, periods are horrendous, can't wear tampons anymore and sex is just so painful and can take me days to feel better. I feel all i do is take tablets and they don't even help.

Worst of all is people try to be supportive but they just keep saying keep positive which is really difficult when you don't have a diagnosis.

Sorry for the ramble but feels good to get it off my chest a little. x