Are These Endo Symptoms?

[CalamityJane95]

I'm waiting on a date for a laparoscopy, after suffering with symptoms of endometriosis for years. However I have some symptoms I haven't heard other people talking about! So, I just wondered if anyone suffers like I do?

Firstly, the worst of my pain seems to be mid cycle. I have long cycles (around 36-45 days). It starts around 10 days after my period ends with bloating, cramping, stabbing pains in my side and just gets worse as the month goes on. I get swelling of the lower abdomen, consultation, urinary retention (a weak stream of urination and inability to empty my bladder - I have had bladder infection and urinary tract infection ruled out), I also get this numb and tingly pain in my lower abdomen and into my groin, and have just started getting sharp pains in my side when I pass stool.

My periods are painful and my last one was absolute agony, but the middle of my cycle seems to be the worst time.

I also get the fatigue and painful sex (especially with any from behind sex positions such as doggy...too TMI?).

I have a PCOS but I've been told this wouldn't cause all these symptoms, hence awaiting a laparoscopy.

If anyone has any advice or similar stories, I'd love to hear.

Thanks!

[Sweetyassi]

Hi there,

Sorry to hear that you are suffering.

It does sound like you have endo, I have had and am still having that you describe. You need to be persistent with your doctor. I was turned away 4 times from the hospital because they said it's just period pains. They only kept me in because I vomited in front of the doctor and it was green. I was severely dehydrated was in agony my skin turned a yellow colour.

Just keep a log of your symptoms and take it with you when you see your doctor.

Sweety