Stomach problems

[silvercloud2]

Hi guys,

Just wondered if anyone had suffered any problems with their stomach with endometriosis. For those who don’t know my story I’ve got a very likely diagnosis but haven’t had a laparoscopy to confirm yet as they’re trying to manage symptoms without.

Over the last week or so I’ve become really bloated with (apologies for too much info) some constipation and feeling a lot more full of wind than normal. It comes and goes in waves and I just wondered if anyone had experienced the same! I do suffer with left sided abdominal pain often which they think is where the endometriosis is.

Thank you!

[hrcArch]

Yes, I have severe endometriosis that has infiltrated my bowel, so I am always bloated/gassy/constipated. I also get nauseous a lot! I think a lot of people on here have similar symptoms, so you are absolutely not alone, but im sorry you're having to go through it!

[silvercloud2 in reply to hrcArch]

I’m sorry you’re going through it too! Is there anyway I can find out that it’s linked to the endometriosis?

[hrcArch in reply to silvercloud2]

I would speak to the GP about investigating gastro-intestinal issues like IBS or an IBD. Endo specialists and gynaecologists aren't trained in thatsystem, so can't easily identify anything that might be wrong. Mine was identified through an MRI, which might be worth doing, but endo often doesn't turn up on an MRI- it can only be officially diagnosed or ruled out through a laparoscopy. Even in my case, the endo specialists still downplay the intestinal side even though the gastro specialists have told them how bad it is.

[silvercloud2 in reply to hrcArch]

Thank you so much!

[siren1 in reply to silvercloud2]

thanks im undergoing biofeedback for the bowel side of things but cant seem to get it right lol

[silvercloud2 in reply to siren1]

Oh I’m sorry, good luck and take care of yourself

[siren1 in reply to silvercloud2]

you to x

[chloehbeaum]

Hello!

I have the same problems, i was actually concerned i had IBS as i have all the symptoms. I have a mixture of loose and constipation and its a nightmare, it gives me really bad back pain that gets progressively worse and i have had a colonscopy due to now having bleeding from the back passage, quite extensive bleeding and they have told me its all fine. I know it isnt- and im 100% sure i have endo even though they haven't diagnosed it. But the stomach problems are my main probelms dat to day and then they get ALOT worse when its my time of the month.

[silvercloud2 in reply to chloehbeaum]

Oh poor you! I hope they get it sorted for you. Thank you for your reply!

[siren1]

yes ive always suffered with constipation im lucky if i go once a week, they told me i had ibs for years they did a camera in my bowel a year or 2 ago and told me i have diverticulitis but a couple of weeks ago a had a cystoscopy and they found endometriosis in my bladder but i havent seen a gynae yet waiting for an app so dont kow what stage its at or where else it is, sorry i cant be more helpful i hope u get sorted

[silvercloud2 in reply to siren1]

Thank you. That’s useful to know. I’m sorry you’ve had to suffer through a lot. I hope you get it sorted.

[Prettythings1]

Hello I am experiencing this to I’m also waiting for a diagnosis xx

[silvercloud2 in reply to Prettythings1]

I hope you get it sorted xx

[Wishingforabump]

Hey there . Same here bloating 24/7 even tried anti inflammatory diet but nothing changed .. constipation, lower back pain .. though i can tell u i have been taking probiotic for 3 months and it relieved my constipation so much i go everyday since and never had constipation but always bloated so ur not alone of course

[silvercloud2 in reply to Wishingforabump]

Oh poor you that’s rubbish. Thank you, I’ll give that a try!

[Laurak26]

Hello

Sorry to jump on such an old post! But I was just wondering whether you’d had any results / outcome?

Laura x