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Does the endo diet really work?

Following my recent endo diagnosis I want to give myself the best chance I can to delay the regrowth of what I have had excised. During surgery my surgeon...

Following my recent endo diagnosis I want to give myself the best chance I can t...

Goldencat

•6 years ago

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Are you better now !!!! 😡

This might sound I’m being a right cow 🙈 I’ve recently been off sick from work and was admitted to hospital with pain being unbearable and my heart rate was...

This might sound I’m being a right cow 🙈 I’ve recently been off sick from work ...

LolaLo3

•6 years ago

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Im new here! Hi everyone..

Hi everyone/anyone, A few days ago I signed my consent form to have my fifty laparoscopy, a little more radical that previous ones, the surgeon will be...

Hi everyone/anyone, A few days ago I signed my consent form to have my fifty la...

TT123

•6 years ago

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Endometriosis symptoms

Hi, I've been suffering from endometriosis for about 8 years now, I've never had a laparoscopy to confirm that I definitely have it as my doctor didn't feel...

Hi, I've been suffering from endometriosis for about 8 years now, I've never ha...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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MRI CT scan nothing !

Hi there - I have done 2 MRIs and one ct scan the last 5 months My left Fallopian tube is ‘ thicker ‘ than it should be .. as I’m experiencing the pain around...

Hi there - I have done 2 MRIs and one ct scan the last 5 months My left Fallopi...

Sofi1990

•6 years ago

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Private Laparoscopy ?? What are your thoughts ? Also how long do you wait for the private one ?

Hi everyone . I’m so fed up both with the nhs (waiting time)and with everything. I decided to go private ! I’m in so much pain I just can’t take it anymore ....

Hi everyone . I’m so fed up both with the nhs (waiting time)and with everything...

Sofi1990

•6 years ago

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Thinx period pant

Has anyone tried thinx period pants? Im thinking about getting some as I never know when my period is going to come, ive not had one for 5 months now (no...

Has anyone tried thinx period pants? Im thinking about getting some as I never k...

Hazel173

•6 years ago

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Pre op tomorrow!

I have my pre op and was wondering what kind of tests did you all have? What happened in general at the clinic? Did you meet your surgeon or someone else? My...

I have my pre op and was wondering what kind of tests did you all have? What hap...

princessk09

•6 years ago

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Update; DO NEED BOWEL PREP!

Hi ladies. Glad I asked my endo nurse because I do need bowel prep. They can’t send it through because it may not arrive. So I have go all the way to Poole...

Hi ladies. Glad I asked my endo nurse because I do need bowel prep. They can’t ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Chocolate cysts

Hi everyone! I just wanted to ask if anyone has had any experience with chocolate cysts? I had a lap in September that confirmed endo but no chocolate cysts....

Hi everyone! I just wanted to ask if anyone has had any experience with chocolat...

Sofie679

•6 years ago

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Diet info

Hi all, So I'm currently on week 3 of my first round of Prostap injections, so far not too terrible, but the pain hasn't disappeared. My partner was speaking...

Hi all, So I'm currently on week 3 of my first round of Prostap injections, so ...

MeganR93

•6 years ago

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Can you pls recommend Endometriosis Consultant in the West Midlands area urgent pls

I’ve been suffering from endo since 2012 and I’ve had 5 laparoscopies hysteroscopies I also tried so many specialist and I felt I was just a number for them...

I’ve been suffering from endo since 2012 and I’ve had 5 laparoscopies hysterosco...

Maiuk79

•6 years ago

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Anyone tried Brevinor?

Just went to my GP who said my 24 days of bleeding may be linked to oestrogen and that I need a pill with more progesterone so he switched my contraceptive...

Just went to my GP who said my 24 days of bleeding may be linked to oestrogen an...

SufferingSilently9

•6 years ago

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Prostap advice please

I had my first (monthly) Prostap injection 2.5 weeks ago. The first week was hell- horrible flare up but the second week I felt so much better- hugs reduction...

I had my first (monthly) Prostap injection 2.5 weeks ago. The first week was he...

LadyB1984

•6 years ago

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Heavy bleeding??

It's been a while, thankfully since I've suffered with the heavy bleeding aspect of endo as I had a coil insitu for 4 years. I've had it removed to TTC with my...

It's been a while, thankfully since I've suffered with the heavy bleeding aspect...

Flare

•6 years ago

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Laparoscopy waiting time

Can anyone tell me howling they’ve had to wait for a laparoscopy?? After months and months of waiting for some answers i finally thought I was getting...

Can anyone tell me howling they’ve had to wait for a laparoscopy?? After months ...

Samid76

•6 years ago

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Alternative to Desunin 800 IU Tablets

Hi there, Can anyone recommend an alternative to Desunin 800 IU Tablets for vitamin D deficiency, I've tried the Boots versions but they are so large and not...

Hi there, Can anyone recommend an alternative to Desunin 800 IU Tablets for vita...

Curly22

•6 years ago

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Painful bladder after sex

Hi All! I'm after some advice. I've never been diagnosed with endo as after 1 lap the consultant said he couldn't see anything, bladder and everywhere looked...

Hi All! I'm after some advice. I've never been diagnosed with endo as after 1 la...

MissyF28

•6 years ago

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Foot pain!

This is strange but maybe someone will relate. Had my lap on friday last week. Been recovering well. Went to GP yesterday t sort fit note and dad collected me...

This is strange but maybe someone will relate. Had my lap on friday last week. ...

Kenny75

•6 years ago

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Loestrin 20 - experience

Hi girls, just thought I'd share my short-lived experience on a new pill, after the horrid 4 months ordeal I had with Cerazette.. I'm on day 5 of Loestrin 20...

Hi girls, just thought I'd share my short-lived experience on a new pill, after ...

regina79

•6 years ago

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Pin prick pain in cervix before period

So I’m currently awaiting laparoscopy (18th July) but I’m on the combined pill (gederal 30/150mg) for my periods which has been a life saver I now have a 5 day...

So I’m currently awaiting laparoscopy (18th July) but I’m on the combined pill (...

Elm98

•6 years ago

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bleeding after laparoscopy for endo

hi all, how long did you bleed after laparoscopy? i’m still bleeding and it’s been nearly 3 weeks now. also horrible period paids and lethargy!

hi all, how long did you bleed after laparoscopy? i’m still bleeding and it’s be...

jodiemlx

•6 years ago

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Any tips/tricks on how to deal with the pain/fatigue??

How do you all deal with going about your day amidst all the pain and fatigue? Recently I have gotten to the point where I have more days than not of either...

How do you all deal with going about your day amidst all the pain and fatigue? R...

Em11235

•6 years ago

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Post hysterectomy

Morning all, just an update! Had my LAVH last Monday, got home a week today! My recovery has been mixed I’d say, scars and tummy sore initially but then the...

Morning all, just an update! Had my LAVH last Monday, got home a week today! My ...

Collrobbo

•6 years ago

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Decaptyl

Has anyone else suffered terrible migraine s and vomiting after coming off these injections?

Has anyone else suffered terrible migraine s and vomiting after coming off these...

Donnabaldwin

•6 years ago

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Miscarriage pain cruel 😢

It has taken 5 days for my miscarriage to truly kick in and it took four days to get a definate diagnosis i am now in a lot of pain and the strong painkillers...

It has taken 5 days for my miscarriage to truly kick in and it took four days to...

Lyn84

•6 years ago

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HELP do I continue pushing for some sort of diagnosis ENDO or not ?!

Long story short since I was 15 (now nearly 23) I have suffered with horrific abdominal pains on the right hand side very rarely the left. I’ve have kept...

Long story short since I was 15 (now nearly 23) I have suffered with horrific ab...

Declaire20

•6 years ago

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New symptoms

Hello, I’m hoping for some help I have endometriosis, confirmed many years ago by lap. It’s inside my bowel and various other places Over the last 4 months...

Hello, I’m hoping for some help I have endometriosis, confirmed many years ago...

Shellfinboo

•6 years ago

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What next after decapeptyl?

Hi ladies. Hope you're all well. I'm due to see my consultant in a couple of weeks for a check up. It's been 4 years since I had surgery and have had various...

Hi ladies. Hope you're all well. I'm due to see my consultant in a couple of wee...

KM1986

•6 years ago

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What now? Fighting a losing battle...

Hi all, hope you are well. Just thought I'd reach out for some advice or similar experiences. Also a bit of a vent so apologise in advance, this is going to...

Hi all, hope you are well. Just thought I'd reach out for some advice or simila...

Abbey5924

•6 years ago

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Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for July 2018

Does the endo diet really work?

Are you better now !!!! 😡

Im new here! Hi everyone..

Endometriosis symptoms

MRI CT scan nothing !

Private Laparoscopy ?? What are your thoughts ? Also how long do you wait for the private one ?

Thinx period pant

Pre op tomorrow!

Update; DO NEED BOWEL PREP!

Chocolate cysts

Diet info

Can you pls recommend Endometriosis Consultant in the West Midlands area urgent pls

Anyone tried Brevinor?

Prostap advice please

Heavy bleeding??

Laparoscopy waiting time

Alternative to Desunin 800 IU Tablets

Painful bladder after sex

Foot pain!

Loestrin 20 - experience

Pin prick pain in cervix before period

bleeding after laparoscopy for endo

Any tips/tricks on how to deal with the pain/fatigue??

Post hysterectomy

Decaptyl

Miscarriage pain cruel 😢

HELP do I continue pushing for some sort of diagnosis ENDO or not ?!

New symptoms

What next after decapeptyl?

What now? Fighting a losing battle...

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