Is this just me or everybody

[Endo-battle]

Does anybody else get pain from just sitting down?? I’m getting so fed up with it all groin pains shooting pains up and inside my stomach feel like somebody ripping me apart from inside and outside xx

[Dezzo7]

Hi, Yes I used to suffer daily with pain when sitting down, sometimes I would just rather stand! Try using a cushion or pillow to sit on, it does ease the pain. Are you on regular pain relief?

[Endo-battle in reply to Dezzo7]

Hi thank you so much for replying yeah I’m on tramadol and pregablin but dnt seem to work the shooting pains are debilitating xx

[plotments]

Have a look at getting a coccyx support cushion. Made a difference to me.

[Endo-battle in reply to plotments]

Thanks for replying I will try it thank you xx

[Hidden]

I suffer with this! I can’t sit for long periods of time because it hurts too much! I get shooting pains down my thighs and pelvis. I’ve not found anything that works to stop this yet, even with pain relief, the only thing that works for me is walking around or lying down

[Endo-battle in reply to Hidden]

Hi sorry you going through this it’s awful and so frustrating when they give u an appt months in advance I hope you find something that works I’m having telephone consultant on Friday 12th can’t come soon enough xx

[Anna_EndoUK Moderator]

Yeah, I've also got a coccyx support pillow that seems to help a bit

[Endo-battle in reply to Anna_EndoUK]

Thanks I will keep an eye out for 1 xx

[Vickster23]

Yes, before my op (excision & hysterectomy for adenomyosis). Couldn’t sit in a chair and certainly not a car. I found a memory foam cushion helped a bit and I got a bed wedge cushion and little table to work from bed. It helped if I slouched a bit but I’m paying for that now with back problems. Are you seeing a consultant?

[Endo-battle in reply to Vickster23]

I have telephone appointment on 12th because I’ve been referred from another hospital who can’t do it he has my scans so hoping he just gets it all out now I’ve had enough

[Vickster23]

Maybe make some notes on all of your pain so you don’t forget to mention any. I found that really helped. It’s good they’ll have the scans but definitely mention not being able to sit down. I saw my consultant face-to-face and he often commented afterwards about me not being able to stay on the chair for long.

[Endo-battle in reply to Vickster23]

Thanks will write everything down it’s putting it in medical terms I can’t just say I get shooting pains in my f***y ha xx

[Vickster23]

Ha ha!! Oh I wouldn’t worry about that. I bet they’ve heard it all 😆 Good luck x

[snowflakemidnight]

Hi, I can relate. I'm struggling with this and have been for quite a few months. I would say my pain isn't really "shooting" like you have described but is more an uncomfortable cramp-like ache that comes on quite suddenly if I sit in the same position for too long. Sitting at a desk is the worst for me and armchairs/sofas aren't so bad. I work part-time from home in a desk job and find that I can only sit comfortably for a short amount of time. For some reason the pain gets particularly bad if I sit down too much in the mornings. I have bought myself a standing desk and now, I now try to work standing up for 2-3 hours each morning. That has helped, but I do find my legs start to ache a bit after about two hours of standing. I also find going for a short 20 or 30 min walk in the mornings helps lessen my pain. Then in the afternoons, I sit down at my desk for 1-2 hours. Have you managed to find anything else that helps you?