Flare up: Hi, Any tips or advice to try... - Endometriosis UK

Endometriosis UK

72,397 members52,914 posts

Flare up

Ambs2018 profile image
3 Replies

Hi,

Any tips or advice to try avoid going to hospital?

Started Tuesday with a bad flare up and has been getting progressively worse. Symptoms are horrendous cramps in my stomach and worse when moving, struggling to open bowels as it feels like something is stuck, vaginal/rectum pressure pain and just feeling horrendous. Pain relief doesn’t help (paracetamol/Ibroprufen) and can’t take codeine.

Forgot to mention when going for a wee there is blood when I wipe, I’m on the contraceptive pill so don’t have periods.

Thank you x

Written by
Ambs2018 profile image
Ambs2018
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
3 Replies
SarahMia227 profile image
SarahMia227

I suppose for myself, I've never actually had any sort of help or relief when I've gone to hospital during a flare up - so I don't go any more, I just try and hang in there with hot water bottles and hot baths until the pain passes. I've not had a flare up as long as yours though, so I don't have any other advice xx

Adele-84 profile image
Adele-84

If you have blood in your pee you should get that checked as could be an infection. The hospital are not great during a flare up so I try to avoid unless absolutely necessary. All they will do is supply stronger pain killers and send you home (in my experience!)

I have coping mechanisms developed, mainly hot water bottle and hot bath if you can get in ok. Strong pain relief always on hand and then peppermint capsules for easing the associated stomach issues. It's so hard and I completely understand x

tiger-cub profile image
tiger-cub

I think u need to have a stronger pain killer . Maybe call ur gp and ask for some prescription painkillers

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Fed up now!!!

Sooo I'm sat in a&e again!!! Horrendous pain today that isn't responding to pain killers. Was sat...

Flare up

Hi Guys, hope everyone is well. I’m just writing on here for some advice. I’m having a serious...

Endo flare up - triggers?

Does anyone know if a gastrointestinal infection can trigger an endo flare up? I was sick with...

Flare up!

Hi everyone, This is my first major flare up and OH MY GOD I am in so much pain. It's crippling :(...

Worst flare up I’ve ever had, can anyone relate?

Basics - diagnosed after 9 years of pain and endo was lasered, was told it was minimum (by a...