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hi there! wondering if someone can help I have been struggling with extremely painful intercourse painful periods constipation painful bowels during menstruation I cannot even pass gas without struggle,i have chest back and leg pains I was misdiagnosed for 2years now been taking medication for sti n thy dnt seem to work I am loosing my mind here I cannot even afford a gynea

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Poor you :(

You do say you cannot afford a gynae; what investigative / treatment have you had so far? You really need to see a specialist... where are you living? Perhaps someone on here can offer advice dependent on your location with regard to healthcare

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xichavo in reply to luthien

based South African...the more painful thing is when they tell you go home take your meds you will be fine where as u know what u feel..

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