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Back to the gp again

Just as I thought that I was pain free, its come back with a vengeance since I've had the mirena fitted in march. Due to excessive bleeding the gp thinks the...

Just as I thought that I was pain free, its come back with a vengeance since I'v...

Stephiex1993

•10 years ago

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Just a little update and a thank you for the advice I've received.

Just a little update, since the last post I've had more hell from the GP which has lead to a formal complaint and transferring to a different GP. On a mixture...

Just a little update, since the last post I've had more hell from the GP which h...

littlestar01

•10 years ago

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Just wondering, how many of us have had a laparotomy (ie open rather than keyhole surgery)? I've had 2 surgeries, both laparotomies :/

ap2014

•10 years ago

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How does endometriosis survive after hysterectomy?

Hi, I'm 46 and had a hysterectomy 2 years ago. As endo was left on my bowel and urether I was given combined HRT. If ovaries have been removed how is oestrogen...

Hi, I'm 46 and had a hysterectomy 2 years ago. As endo was left on my bowel and ...

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•10 years ago

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Does anyone know if you can get massage therapy on the NHS?? It really helps with my endo pain but can't afford to do it privately!

pemberton24

•10 years ago

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Just when I thought things were a bit better today !!

I was in absolute agony yesterday today I have come on a really really heavy period I shouldn't be having them as I am on the menopause injections my stomach...

I was in absolute agony yesterday today I have come on a really really heavy per...

Bekie84

•10 years ago

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Unsure how it works?

So had my appt and being referred to chronic pain team but not sure how it will work as the dr said I will have trouble being allergic to tramadol and...

So had my appt and being referred to chronic pain team but not sure how it will ...

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•10 years ago

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Surgery not an option, life on zoladex with addback???

Hi all Having just been to the consultant, he tells me that as my pelvis is 'gummed' surgery would be too hazardous. I am currently taking targinact,...

Hi all Having just been to the consultant, he tells me that as my pelvis is 'gu...

sbactive

•10 years ago

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pain in right shoulder three days now any one know why

does any one know why i have this pain

pam01906

•10 years ago

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GP still not really listening to me, what can I do?!

Hi ladies, I was diagnosed with stage 4 Endo earlier this year. I'm on my 2nd course of Prostap injections with HRT. I'm still under just a general Gynae,...

Hi ladies, I was diagnosed with stage 4 Endo earlier this year. I'm on my 2nd co...

CharlieSays

•10 years ago

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Lap yesterday - is passing clots normal?

I know bleeding after lap is normal, but is passing clots normal? I am sure it is but wanted some reassurance. Also did the gas push on anyone's diaghphram...

I know bleeding after lap is normal, but is passing clots normal? I am sure it i...

magnetta

•10 years ago

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I have a presumed diagnosis of endometriosis, and I can't have the surgery to to diagnose me, I'm worried that the damage is already done.

I have a presumed diagnosis of endometriosis, and I can't have the surgery to to diagnose me, I'm worried that the damage is already done. And I have been...

I have a presumed diagnosis of endometriosis, and I can't have the surgery to to...

Olivia21

•10 years ago

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How does the mirena coil help the endo? Any information would be appreciated :)

Mirena coil

Olivia21

•10 years ago

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Hi, I've recently got diagnosed with Endometriosis and got a Laparoscopy about 6-7 weeks ago. I thought it would get rid of the pain

however it has come back worse than ever. I was just wondering if anyone had any information that could help me. Thanks in advance!

however it has come back worse than ever. I was just wondering if anyone had any...

ireland_2014

•10 years ago

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The last straw!

Hey, I am 18 years old, Ever since i was 10 years old I have suffered from ridiculously heavy periods, they would not only last 1 week but i was on a period...

Hey, I am 18 years old, Ever since i was 10 years old I have suffered from ridic...

AquaDoll12

•10 years ago

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So frustrated

I just spoke with my lady doctor about the side effects of the injection to bring on menopause and how it's now causing me more pain than before and all I get...

I just spoke with my lady doctor about the side effects of the injection to brin...

Bekie84

•10 years ago

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Post endometriosis woes. I feel like I've lost the years that should have been the best.

I feel like nobody I come across will ever understand what Endometriosis has done to me mentally. I'm 19 and had my first laparoscopy in December after nearly...

I feel like nobody I come across will ever understand what Endometriosis has don...

elzb

•10 years ago

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how to deal with anxiety whilst dealing with endometriosis?

Hi. I have recently been diagnosed with endometriosis after 7 years of suffering. I have tried every contraceptive pill going as well as the mirena coil. I...

Hi. I have recently been diagnosed with endometriosis after 7 years of suffering...

Emilina29

•10 years ago

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Struggling

I've got grade 4 endo which has resulted in me having to have IVF in order to conceive. I'm just waiting for my third NHS cycle to begin but right now I'm...

I've got grade 4 endo which has resulted in me having to have IVF in order to co...

Bobenhams3

•10 years ago

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I am in so much pain today anyone got any suggestions of what I can try to calm the pain I have taken the codeine they have given me thanks

Bekie84

•10 years ago

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Finally got my Lap!

Hi everyone, ive finally got my lap on the 21st august, and just wondered if anyone could tell me anything about what it is like, how long i will need off work...

Hi everyone, ive finally got my lap on the 21st august, and just wondered if any...

lalala--0

•10 years ago

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Today I have a pre-op appointment for my lap op (which is next week) what questions should I ask my doctor? Should I request a dye test too?

After years of complaining to my GP of horrific period pains/bleeding/trouble conceiving I went private to a specialist gyna doctor and she referred me to her...

After years of complaining to my GP of horrific period pains/bleeding/trouble co...

PinkHat1

•10 years ago

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Took the after pill, could I be pregnant ?

Hi, please excuse if its too much information. Just needed to talk,to somebody. i normally am not regular with my period and and my cycle is of like 32-34...

Hi, please excuse if its too much information. Just needed to talk,to somebody. ...

bokeh2xox

•10 years ago

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Periods after Laparoscopy.... Not as expected.

Hey ladies, hope your all as pain free as possible today!! I had my laparoscopy done 2 weeks ago, and they found small amounts of endo and so lasered them...

Hey ladies, hope your all as pain free as possible today!! I had my laparoscopy...

Emma-louise

•10 years ago

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New research report out - Breakthrough for understanding endometriosis?

Hi there's an interesting link through MedlinePlus to newly published research:...

Hi there's an interesting link through MedlinePlus to newly published research:....

esbjorn

•10 years ago

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Any advice welcomed and experience two weeks post lap and just starting with pain now had been bearable until this afternoon

I feel sick got a runny bum pain in one hip which Iv never had before and really bad period type pains on the paracetamol and ibru any advice welcomed!!

I feel sick got a runny bum pain in one hip which Iv never had before and really...

gemmap

•10 years ago

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No relief whatsoever from my symptoms - feeling I have "hit a dead end". What on earth can I do now?

Feeling pretty unhappy at present. As some of you may know, I have Endo, and I've had 4 lap surgeries so far to try and deal with it. My most recent surgery...

Feeling pretty unhappy at present. As some of you may know, I have Endo, and I'v...

Scooteeder

•10 years ago

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I have been told I have two small endometriomas in my left ovary and my ovaries are stuck together.

I have been trying to conceive for two years. I am worried now I may not be able to have any more children. Can someone advise me please.

I have been trying to conceive for two years. I am worried now I may not be able...

gem100382

•10 years ago

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I have been ill since march with pain and numbness in both arms and legs chronic fatigue nausea and headaches my mobility has been affected

Any ideas?

clare1968

•10 years ago

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I finally have a date for my lap but now I can't go though with it!?

It sounds crazy I know. I'm terrified of hospitals and operations as it is. But now on the information I have recieved it's says that nobody can be there with...

It sounds crazy I know. I'm terrified of hospitals and operations as it is. But ...

Pmpknpie

•10 years ago

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Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for June 2014

Back to the gp again

Just a little update and a thank you for the advice I've received.

Just wondering, how many of us have had a laparotomy (ie open rather than keyhole surgery)? I've had 2 surgeries, both laparotomies :/

How does endometriosis survive after hysterectomy?

Does anyone know if you can get massage therapy on the NHS?? It really helps with my endo pain but can't afford to do it privately!

Just when I thought things were a bit better today !!

Unsure how it works?

Surgery not an option, life on zoladex with addback???

pain in right shoulder three days now any one know why

GP still not really listening to me, what can I do?!

Lap yesterday - is passing clots normal?

I have a presumed diagnosis of endometriosis, and I can't have the surgery to to diagnose me, I'm worried that the damage is already done.

How does the mirena coil help the endo? Any information would be appreciated :)

Hi, I've recently got diagnosed with Endometriosis and got a Laparoscopy about 6-7 weeks ago. I thought it would get rid of the pain

The last straw!

So frustrated

Post endometriosis woes. I feel like I've lost the years that should have been the best.

how to deal with anxiety whilst dealing with endometriosis?

Struggling

I am in so much pain today anyone got any suggestions of what I can try to calm the pain I have taken the codeine they have given me thanks

Finally got my Lap!

Today I have a pre-op appointment for my lap op (which is next week) what questions should I ask my doctor? Should I request a dye test too?

Took the after pill, could I be pregnant ?

Periods after Laparoscopy.... Not as expected.

New research report out - Breakthrough for understanding endometriosis?

Any advice welcomed and experience two weeks post lap and just starting with pain now had been bearable until this afternoon

No relief whatsoever from my symptoms - feeling I have "hit a dead end". What on earth can I do now?

I have been told I have two small endometriomas in my left ovary and my ovaries are stuck together.

I have been ill since march with pain and numbness in both arms and legs chronic fatigue nausea and headaches my mobility has been affected

I finally have a date for my lap but now I can't go though with it!?

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