Just been diagnosed

[Bongogirl]

Hi

I found out last year I have endometriosis. It was given as a diagnosis almost as an aside rather than an explanation of symptoms I’ve been suffering for years. The coil has helped and I realise my symptoms are not as severe as many are having to deal with on here but it is still having a huge impact. I feel relieved that I now have an explanation for so many symptoms after having felt like a hypochondriac for years but also angry and upset that this wasn’t spotted years ago.

Does anyone else get debilitating pain around the kidney area? My gp says that isn’t a symptom but I know it is cyclical pain. I urinate much more frequently when I get it, particularly at night. Almost feels like a balloon of pain in my left side. Stomach swells too. Would be grateful if someone could confirm this is endometriosis and I’m not going mad.

Thanks!