Endo has gotten worse

[Makeupmum]

Hi i havent been properly diagnosed with endo have had many gynae related problems and endometriosis was always mentioned i have always known i had it, old blood at the beginning of period etc so tmi lol and nothing ever went further but my symptoms were mild tbh but from lockdown started everything has gotten worse my periods are coming 5 days early past 2 months, ovulation the pain is awful, dull aches on left hand side bowel trouble and losing hair? Dont know what to do??

[stacylee78]

Hi... Ask for a referral to a gynaecologist. Drs don’t have a lot of knowledge on Endo. Look at foods you eat as this might contribute and look into vitamins that might help. I’ve also struggled for a long time & know that certain foods aggravate my stomach and cause Endo symptoms to be worse. Good luck

[Makeupmum in reply to stacylee78]

Thank you i will anything to make it better

[stacylee78 in reply to Makeupmum]

I take turmeric capsules, magnesium & B vitamins. I drink turmeric tea (pukka) and am dairy free. I have cut down on my wheat, gluten & red meat. Sometimes it feels as though it doesn’t make a difference which can get me down but I carry on pushing through as best I can. It does help.. If I can help with anything else please ask x

[Makeupmum in reply to stacylee78]

Yes its getting me down i have health anxiety which doesnt help lol but i will try to cut out the things that make it worse and invest in a lot of turmeric thanks so much

[Sausage_Dog_Lover]

Hi .... I took up yoga after my diagnosis and honestly it can completely switch my mood from really down about it all to feeling positive and pro active about my treatment. I’m not very good at it and you don’t have to be, download an app and get your self a quiet space for 30 minutes and give it a go might just put you in the right frame of mind to talk to a doctor or research treatments that could suit you xx

[Makeupmum in reply to Sausage_Dog_Lover]

Thanks so much i will x

[Eggs37]

I would def ask for a referral it can take continued return to Doctors to get the answers you need but don't give up! its not normal to be in so much pain don't let anyone convince you it is.

Stress is a real trigger for me and i know for others so anything that helps with feeling calm and grounded, yoga, stretching, Breathwork, meditation it's finding what feels comfortable and right for you.

Looking at diet has also helped me that can feel overwhelming and you can fall into the trap of cutting everything out, which is then counter productive. It's worth getting some advice from a nutritionist (which is what i did) or there are some great books out there written by health professionals, with guidance and explanations. I really liked Kate Edmonds book, 4 week Endometriosis diet plan. also Dr Rangan Chatterjee feel better in 5 has some great practices and ideas for overall wellbeing, I've found incorporating these helps with the feelings of anger, frustration and low mood, which exasperate my pain.

I hope you get some answers soon and find ways to manage the pain that works for you

good luck

[Makeupmum]

Thank you for the advice x