Doctor agrees it could be endo. Just waiting for tests to rule out everything else.

[CaledoniaSloth91]

I had one scan last week which came back clear. So I went back to my doctor... she originally said she didn’t know what else they could do. I insisted I was still in pain so she got me in for another appointment. After another chat, she questioned symptoms around my period etc, and I asked her if she thought it could be endo. She agreed it could be. Honestly I was afraid of suggesting it in case she thought I was just Googling... but she said there was nothing wrong with researching your own health, which made me feel better.

But I am going for other scans, including internal - which I am terrified about! - and she also gave me stronger meds. She wants to rule out fibroids, cysts etc. But she says if that’s clear it could very likely be endo.

I don’t know how to feel. This has been a long road and a particularly painful few months. I’m just ready for answers, but knowing it is probably endo has me feeling a small bit of relief. Relief that I am not just hysterical or imagining the pain.

But now comes the long wait for another scan. Though considering it’s internal... I’m not particularly looking forward to it!

[Pinkmice]

Hi With endo- things can take a lot of time to resolve.

I am further along the track of life - but still suffer - stress plus outside factors

do not help.

One step at a time find that some things us ladies have to do in life.

Try to be postive and wait for the next test result.

hope it works for you.

[Dee_EndoUK Moderator Endometriosis UK]

Hi CaledoniaSloth91

It's good to hear that you have a supportive doctor who is taking your concerns seriously and has set out a plan for ruling out possible sources of your pain. It's totally normal to be anxious about scans and possible surgery, but as a result of the investigations hopefully you'll be given a diagnosis that will identify the cause of your pain.

If you haven't already checked out our website, it's well worth taking a look at the information pages, especially details about pain relief options, which could help while waiting for a diagnosis. You can find this at endometriosis-uk.org/pain-r...

Wishing you all the best x