Pre op for laparoscopy next week, starting to worry nothing is found.

[smarieday]

Hi, this isn't really a question I just wanted to write all this down.

I am so happy we are finally getting somewhere after needing to go to a private gynaecology consultant. However I'm starting to dread not finding anything, my gynae told me most cases nothing is found, especially at my age.

I know this worrying is a bit premature since I haven't even had the pre op but I just don't know what else it could be. I think because of the way I was treated the past few months of GPs telling me "it's nothing serious," "most woman get bad periods" "you only have ibs" and once being told it's probably just my sciatica flaring up again I'm ridiculously nervous that they are right.

Starting to feel it's all in my head and I'm going insane already, never mind if everything comes back normal

[Starry]

Hugs. Its normal to feel like that, especially when the medical establishment has been so dismissive towards you for so long. X

Is your diagnostic lap with a BSGE accredited Endo specialist consultant ?

[smarieday in reply to Starry]

Thank you, I think I just needed a little moan.

The private gynaecologist I saw was an endo specialist but because I'm going back on the NHS for the op I'm sure it'll be another gynaecologist so unsure.

I'm also getting a hysterocopy at the same time though so hopefully won't miss anything.

X

[Lulububs]

I am 43 had years of bad periods, fainting through the pain, not being able to get out if bed.

It taken 20 years to get a lap by a reknowned endo specialist and nothing, i was totally healthy!!! But she did notice my blood clotted to quick...

So i was put on transexamic acid and my last two periods been ok.... no fainting, no migraines... normal period pain... so it mayb case it isnt endo if it isnt its good...

I also went to a allergist as have alway had bad belly and i am gluten/yeast and dairy intolerant so since i stopped eating anything with that in it my lifes totally changed... no migraines, no backache as lost two stone, no gutaches and upset bellys i even think that helped periods to.

So dont b upset or think that it if they dont ind anything as it could b something else...

[smarieday in reply to Lulububs]

Yes that's true.

I think I just hope it is because I have all the symptoms and at least if I know I can't begin to deal with it. I think the not knowing is worse.

I'm on tranxemanic acid as well due to bad clotting and had helped blood flow but not pain.

I just started to feel like endo is my last resort so thank you for replying. I'm just very impatient with everything now and just want fixed 😂

X

[Lulububs in reply to smarieday]

Yeh my trans acid helped the clotting but not the flow or the pain but i was told some women just have painful periods?? Not the greatest answer lol but i supose i just got to to deal with it, it i have no endo no csyts no fibroids it is just period i supose

[LoveandBall]

I know it's really frustrating darling, just remember you are not alone. It's OK to feel how you feel. Even if they don't find anything, nothing is in your head. You're allowed to feel how you feel. Talk up if you need it, it helps. And, look, other ladies share their experiences and remind you that your struggle is valid and nothing to be ashamed about. I have just got told they're putting me on the pill for 6 months to see if my cysts change. If they do, apparently it's definitely endo. If they don't.... well, who knows what then.. But it's really helped me to see that I'm not alone and other ladies care.

Lots of love xxxxx