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Post-lap hernia

Hi I had a lap 18 months ago and I am in more pain since the lap than before. A CT scan in May 17 revealed the lap had caused a hernia. Ironically, on the...

Hi I had a lap 18 months ago and I am in more pain since the lap than before. A...

IndigoMoon1234

•6 years ago

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Endo, Hysterectomy and Me!

After being diagnosed with endo a few years ago and a cyst on ovaries, an op to remove endo and cyst things were still not right. Last April I was fitted with...

After being diagnosed with endo a few years ago and a cyst on ovaries, an op to ...

LisaG17

•6 years ago

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Endo & Raynaud’s

Hi Ladies, Does anyone also suffer with Raynaud’s phenomenon as well as endo? I was diagnosed (after 7 years of mid-diagnosis) with endo after being rushed in...

Hi Ladies, Does anyone also suffer with Raynaud’s phenomenon as well as endo? I ...

Username12345678

•6 years ago

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Should I stop

Have had last zoladex injection and not due to see gynaecologist until 28th march . should I continue my tibolone until then or not?? Not been told anything

Have had last zoladex injection and not due to see gynaecologist until 28th marc...

Donnabaldwin

•6 years ago

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Sign off after lap

Hi all I am booked in for my 2nd lap on 6th March for ending on the bowel, bladder, urethra & basically everywhere (stage 4). My first lap was last April but...

Hi all I am booked in for my 2nd lap on 6th March for ending on the bowel, blad...

Saraht100

•6 years ago

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Liquid painkillers!?

I find it hard to swallow tablets, I just about manage the pill everyday! Is there any liquid painkillers I can get off the shelf or by gp? Thanks Emma xox

I find it hard to swallow tablets, I just about manage the pill everyday! Is the...

Emma5397

•6 years ago

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Pain removing tampon.

Hi, (sorry if this is TMI) I just used the tampon for the first time in ages so that I could shower- I stopped using them a while ago as they were becoming a...

Hi, (sorry if this is TMI) I just used the tampon for the first time in ages so ...

Holly235322

•6 years ago

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What to do...?

Hello Im 30 years old and was diagnosed with endo at 22 after suffering with really bad symptoms since i was 14. I then went through a long few years trying to...

Hello Im 30 years old and was diagnosed with endo at 22 after suffering with rea...

Annamarie87

•6 years ago

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Who signs you off work after your lap?

Hi I have my lap booked in for next month and was just wondering who it is that actually signs you of work whether it’s for one week or two? I’ve had a lap...

Hi I have my lap booked in for next month and was just wondering who it is that ...

Honey89

•6 years ago

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Occupational Health, what's your experience?

Hi everyone, I went back to work today after being signed off for just over 3 weeks following my lap. It was really tough! HR have referred me to OH I can only...

Hi everyone, I went back to work today after being signed off for just over 3 we...

LouLouT

•6 years ago

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First day back at work

Today was quite a big milestone for me. After 18 months of torment I finally made it back to work on the first day of my second attempt at a phased return...

Today was quite a big milestone for me. After 18 months of torment I finally mad...

Starry

•6 years ago

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Lap advice?

Hello everyone! I got my lap on the 9th of March. I'm 19 and looking for any general experiences or advice. One thing I like to add the doctors always struggle...

Hello everyone! I got my lap on the 9th of March. I'm 19 and looking for any gen...

Nicjane

•6 years ago

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Lap cancelled

My lap was scheduled for today and after waiting the whole day they’ve just come around to say it is cancelled and I’m so emotional right now! Been battling...

My lap was scheduled for today and after waiting the whole day they’ve just come...

zedebe

•6 years ago

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Feeling really low, Iron vice head nausea & Prostap. Please Help

I have had anxiety the past 4 weeks due to a work issue. But I'm having the followng symptoms whilst taking prostap. Due 3rd injection tomorrow. ● Iron vice...

I have had anxiety the past 4 weeks due to a work issue. But I'm having the foll...

Boodie

•6 years ago

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Endometrioma-Longest Flare up So far😢

Good morning Ladies, So I posted earlier on about a possible Endometrioma rupture. I started my period on Feb 7 and had a morning where the blood was So dark...

Good morning Ladies, So I posted earlier on about a possible Endometrioma ruptur...

Tonysgirl765

•6 years ago

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Possible Adenomyosis... anyone have any information? Feeling really deflated!

Hi everyone, I have just come back from an appointment with a new consultant (my 5th specialist in 10 years). I have now been informed that following a...

Hi everyone, I have just come back from an appointment with a new consultant (m...

JadeH92

•6 years ago

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Help!

I was prescribed zapain (30mg codeine and 500mg paracetamol) a while ago I take this daily due to the amount of pain I am in. It is no good and I think the...

I was prescribed zapain (30mg codeine and 500mg paracetamol) a while ago I take ...

Hayleyb87

•6 years ago

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More time off than two weeks?

The surgeon gave me a note for two weeks off work. I’m due back Tuesday. I have a feeling I won’t be ready to go back then, especially if I do have an...

The surgeon gave me a note for two weeks off work. I’m due back Tuesday. I hav...

harrietkatie

•6 years ago

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one month post lap

Hi All, I had a lap on the 2nd of Jan and endo was removed via a gas? I thought the problems would go away after but i have now had yet another breakthrough...

Hi All, I had a lap on the 2nd of Jan and endo was removed via a gas? I thought ...

Killjoyxxx

•6 years ago

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Legs pains and endo?

Hi, I’m new here and looking to see if any other women with endo have similar leg pains to me. I’ve had two laps now but at the start of 2016 I had my second...

Hi, I’m new here and looking to see if any other women with endo have similar le...

Ellie_B0w

•6 years ago

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Periods post lap

Hello lovelies! Lhad my lap 11th Jan, removed. Cyst and fluid surrounding my left ovary and then extensive grade two endo from my rectum, bladder, uterus and...

Hello lovelies! Lhad my lap 11th Jan, removed. Cyst and fluid surrounding my le...

Hannah27

•6 years ago

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Belly button incision- new little pink lump?

Tonight as I got changed and had a look at my incision sites to check they were okay, I noticed my belly button looked a little sticky... gross I know! Which...

Tonight as I got changed and had a look at my incision sites to check they were ...

harrietkatie

•6 years ago

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Experienced endo sufferer

Hi everyone..joined this group as a sufferer myself and thought i would give you an insight about me and maybe some help to those suffering with endo. Im 61...

Hi everyone..joined this group as a sufferer myself and thought i would give you...

Carolamb

•6 years ago

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Pain relief/ morphine?

Has anyone ever been prescribed anything stronger than tramadol like oramorph or morphine? I take codeine and tramadol every day without relief but my doctors...

Has anyone ever been prescribed anything stronger than tramadol like oramorph or...

Hazel173

•6 years ago

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Endo stories

Hi everyone! I’m still new to this. I am 22 and was diagnosed with endometrosis last year, after suffering with lower abdo pain, heavy periods, although...

Hi everyone! I’m still new to this. I am 22 and was diagnosed with endometrosis ...

ChloeL934

•6 years ago

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First specialist appointment done!

I had my first specialist appointment today! I was so nervous! Didn’t sleep a wink, over thinking and the pain! Was just a nightmare! Got there a little late,...

I had my first specialist appointment today! I was so nervous! Didn’t sleep a wi...

Emma5397

•6 years ago

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Hole in belly button after lap not healing

Hey all I had my lap on the 8th last Thursday. I recovered well with not to much pain. I had internal stitches and glued up on the outside. All has been well...

Hey all I had my lap on the 8th last Thursday. I recovered well with not to muc...

Amyjane88

•6 years ago

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Lena Dunham has had a hysterectomy for endo

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/lena-dunham-hysterectomy-endometriosis_us_5a83c6a4e4b02b66c5132fe1 She's 31. I feel so awful for her. I hate this stupid...

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/lena-dunham-hysterectomy-endometriosis_us_...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Naptro progesterone cream( how many pumps)

Hey I have had a few conversations of late with ladies about this progesterone cream. Mine has come today. I have purchased this for raging pmt and period...

Hey I have had a few conversations of late with ladies about this progesterone c...

Lulububs

•6 years ago

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Tiredness

Does anyone else suffer with tiredness that gets worse during their period. I had quite a heavy flow (sorry tmi) for the past 4 days and I’m so tired even...

Does anyone else suffer with tiredness that gets worse during their period. I ...

princessk09

•6 years ago

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Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for February 2018

Post-lap hernia

Endo, Hysterectomy and Me!

Endo & Raynaud’s

Should I stop

Sign off after lap

Liquid painkillers!?

Pain removing tampon.

What to do...?

Who signs you off work after your lap?

Occupational Health, what's your experience?

First day back at work

Lap advice?

Lap cancelled

Feeling really low, Iron vice head nausea & Prostap. Please Help

Endometrioma-Longest Flare up So far😢

Possible Adenomyosis... anyone have any information? Feeling really deflated!

Help!

More time off than two weeks?

one month post lap

Legs pains and endo?

Periods post lap

Belly button incision- new little pink lump?

Experienced endo sufferer

Pain relief/ morphine?

Endo stories

First specialist appointment done!

Hole in belly button after lap not healing

Lena Dunham has had a hysterectomy for endo

Naptro progesterone cream( how many pumps)

Tiredness

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