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Hysterectomy cancelled last week

Hi all Hope you’re well. I was waiting in the hospital last Thursday for my hysterectomy & excision of endo, and just before I was due down to theatre it got...

Hi all Hope you’re well. I was waiting in the hospital last Thursday for my hyst...

Hope1982

•6 years ago

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Newbe to Endo..

Hi All.. I've just found this forum through Endo-UK and it's been so helpful to read everyone's posts.. I'm a newbe to Endometriosis and have not been...

Hi All.. I've just found this forum through Endo-UK and it's been so helpful to ...

GSUndiagnosed

•6 years ago

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when to start pre-loading painkillers

My period is due on Monday. I want to try pre-loading ibuprofen this month to help reduce the prostaglandins/pain. When should I start taking it?

My period is due on Monday. I want to try pre-loading ibuprofen this month to he...

foursimplewords

•6 years ago

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Confused after Pre-Op

Hi, Just after some advice - have just been to my pre-op laparoscopy appointment. I went expecting to talk through what happens before the op, during etc &...

Hi, Just after some advice - have just been to my pre-op laparoscopy appointmen...

msage24

•6 years ago

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Tough decision: Zoladex and HRT or perservere with the pain somehow (trialling TENS)

Hi all, In January, I had a laparoscopy to remove an 8cm endometrioma from my right ovary and adhesiolysis. I was found to have severe endo in my pelvis and...

Hi all, In January, I had a laparoscopy to remove an 8cm endometrioma from my r...

SEELiz

•6 years ago

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Am I recovering from Laparoscopy or is my body rejecting the coil?

I recently had a laparoscopy and hysteroscopy to diagnose whether I had endo, which came back positive. They removed it and in the process put in the coil to...

I recently had a laparoscopy and hysteroscopy to diagnose whether I had endo, wh...

nashey

•6 years ago

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Dietary restrictions that reduce pain!?

I found this link someone posted https://www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk/articles/endometriosis.htmlWhich seems very good. Has anyone tried any particular...

I found this link someone posted https://www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk/articl...

NinjaSch

•6 years ago

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Endometriosis and work

Hi, I recently had my 3rd lap for Endo and got told I’ve also got adenamyosis. After 4 weeks off I am due back to work tomorrow. I have bad fatigue and don’t...

Hi, I recently had my 3rd lap for Endo and got told I’ve also got adenamyosis. A...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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What can I do to get ready for my hysterectomy?

I’m due to have a full hysterectomy at the end of May, I’m very nervous to say the least. Can anyone give me any tips for getting into shape/preparing before...

I’m due to have a full hysterectomy at the end of May, I’m very nervous to say t...

gibhadlow

•6 years ago

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Endo In lymphatic system

On bad days I can feel swollen lymph nodes without touching them in armpits, close to clavicle and in groin. Anyone else? Is there a way for testing lymphatic...

On bad days I can feel swollen lymph nodes without touching them in armpits, clo...

KelliMikkelson

•6 years ago

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Stomach bloating hard stomach

My stomach right now! I’m under 9st and it looks like this all hard and bloated and horrible. I find it hard to breathe in my stomach if I had to squeeze in to...

My stomach right now! I’m under 9st and it looks like this all hard and bloated ...

Kate345

•6 years ago

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HELP!!! Lap clear for endo so what is happening

Hi, I’m looking for a bit of advice! Around two years ago I went in to urine retention for no known reason and apparently it is unusual for a 19 year old to...

Hi, I’m looking for a bit of advice! Around two years ago I went in to urine re...

Ambs2018

•6 years ago

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Weight gain zolodex & HRT

I have defiantly put some weight on / feel more bloated. I’m a petite 5ft 4 weighed 8 st 5 before all this now 8st 10 and clothes feel tight. Had 5 zolodex and...

I have defiantly put some weight on / feel more bloated. I’m a petite 5ft 4 weig...

Kate345

•6 years ago

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Period after zoladex

So it's been a while since i posted! Hope all you ladies are well! My last injection was beginning of feb got my period 21st march and still going! I expected...

So it's been a while since i posted! Hope all you ladies are well! My last injec...

Newby2017

•6 years ago

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Trigger foods?

Does anyone experience endometriosis flare ups after certain foods/drinks? Although my pain is never completely gone, I sometimes have a lot of pain on my...

Does anyone experience endometriosis flare ups after certain foods/drinks? Altho...

Rae253

•6 years ago

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Coil

Can the coil cause horrendous migraines ? Also, does it hurt to have it taken out ?

Can the coil cause horrendous migraines ? Also, does it hurt to have it taken ou...

GraceParry

•6 years ago

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My Livia

Hi all, I just wanted to share this new device that is supposed to reduce period or endo cramps. I just ordered one (it’s expensive yes but currently on sale)...

Hi all, I just wanted to share this new device that is supposed to reduce period...

regina79

•6 years ago

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Should I go back on the pill to ease symptoms?

Hi ladies I’m wondering if I should go back on the pill to try and manage my endo symptoms, I haven’t been on it for nearly 10 years now. In that time my...

Hi ladies I’m wondering if I should go back on the pill to try and manage my en...

Georgina78

•6 years ago

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Anyone else get a MASSIVE gas problem?!

So, clue is in the question! When I get my monthly bowel and bladder issues, I also can not stop farting! Constant stream. Sometimes odourless, sometimes not!...

So, clue is in the question! When I get my monthly bowel and bladder issues, I a...

emmaquinny

•6 years ago

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Acupuncture

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone has had acupuncture to help with their endo and getting pregnant? I've had 3 sessions of acupuncture so far and I don't...

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone has had acupuncture to help with their e...

KatieH27

•6 years ago

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Endometriosis Returns or Tibolone issues

I am nearly 3 years post full hysterectomy everything removed and endometriosis excision abdominal with complications. I was put on tibolone due to age a...

I am nearly 3 years post full hysterectomy everything removed and endometriosis ...

ClarePerry1

•6 years ago

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Sick of pain

Hi, because I have always had bad periods and fibromyalgia I feel like it all gets fobbed off as that, I have literally so many symptoms of endometriosis and...

Hi, because I have always had bad periods and fibromyalgia I feel like it all ge...

Nicxxx

•6 years ago

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Trying to get pregnant after lap

Hello endo warriors! I had my lap in January which removed stage two growth from uterus, bladder and my pelvis also had fluid drained from my left ovary and...

Hello endo warriors! I had my lap in January which removed stage two growth from...

Hannah27

•6 years ago

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Help!

Hi All. I am suppose to get Day 21 blood test on Sunday, my doctor told me to go Monday; but the blood testing part at my hospital is closed so now my only...

Hi All. I am suppose to get Day 21 blood test on Sunday, my doctor told me to g...

ChloeL934

•6 years ago

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So having 5 zolodex then lap.. then what happens. Scared to be left alone....

So my op is In a few weeks which means I won’t take a 6th injection I’ll be having 5 then the lap to remove hopefully shrunken stage 4.. I have so many...

So my op is In a few weeks which means I won’t take a 6th injection I’ll be havi...

Kate345

•6 years ago

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Nerves about day of surgery

I had my first lap cancelled back in February and have it rebooked for this Wednesday. I’ve suddenly got super nervous about what happens on the day. I’ve been...

I had my first lap cancelled back in February and have it rebooked for this Wedn...

Melissaa

•6 years ago

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Does anyone’s endo come and go from month to month?

Does anyone find that their endo is good some months and bad others? So last month was terrible, and I suffered with endo symptoms pretty much the whole...

Does anyone find that their endo is good some months and bad others? So last m...

Louby84

•6 years ago

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Painful bowel movements after op

I had my lap 2 weeks ago & endo was found on my left ovary and on bowel. It explains the pain I get when needing the loo but since the op the pain is a lot...

I had my lap 2 weeks ago & endo was found on my left ovary and on bowel. It expl...

zedebe

•6 years ago

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Weakness in arms/legs and shaking hands before period?

I've been recently diagnosed with stage four endometriosis and it is also attached to my bowel. The past couple of months I've been experiencing very weak arms...

I've been recently diagnosed with stage four endometriosis and it is also attach...

RaRa74

•6 years ago

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Injection

Hi everyone , I had the hormone injection just before Christmas the doctor said it would relieve my symptoms off heavy periods . I was desperate at the time so...

Hi everyone , I had the hormone injection just before Christmas the doctor said ...

Stay-safe

•6 years ago

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Endometriosis UK

All posts for April 2018

Hysterectomy cancelled last week

Newbe to Endo..

when to start pre-loading painkillers

Confused after Pre-Op

Tough decision: Zoladex and HRT or perservere with the pain somehow (trialling TENS)

Am I recovering from Laparoscopy or is my body rejecting the coil?

Dietary restrictions that reduce pain!?

Endometriosis and work

What can I do to get ready for my hysterectomy?

Endo In lymphatic system

Stomach bloating hard stomach

HELP!!! Lap clear for endo so what is happening

Weight gain zolodex & HRT

Period after zoladex

Trigger foods?

Coil

My Livia

Should I go back on the pill to ease symptoms?

Anyone else get a MASSIVE gas problem?!

Acupuncture

Endometriosis Returns or Tibolone issues

Sick of pain

Trying to get pregnant after lap

Help!

So having 5 zolodex then lap.. then what happens. Scared to be left alone....

Nerves about day of surgery

Does anyone’s endo come and go from month to month?

Painful bowel movements after op

Weakness in arms/legs and shaking hands before period?

Injection

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