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endometriosis and immune system

Just wondering how many other Endo sisters suffer from frequent bouts of flu/colds? I seem to catch everything going round and its really impacting life now....

Just wondering how many other Endo sisters suffer from frequent bouts of flu/col...

racehorsedoc

•4 years ago

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Ovulation Pain

Hello, I have been recently been told I have suspected Endometriosis after months of upset and pain, and years of heavy painful periods. I saw a gynaecologist...

Hello, I have been recently been told I have suspected Endometriosis after month...

BecsT

•4 years ago

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IN PAIN

Hey !! Okay so I was diagnosed with endometriosis and polycystic ovaries a while back, I’ve had a laparoscopy and the doctor removed the cells, I understand...

Hey !! Okay so I was diagnosed with endometriosis and polycystic ovaries a while...

AA93

•4 years ago

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Tiredness after laparotomy

Hi everyone, I had a laparotomy (I had an ovary, Fallopian tube, appendix and ovarian cyst taken out) coming up two months ago. As expected I was very tired...

Hi everyone, I had a laparotomy (I had an ovary, Fallopian tube, appendix and o...

Sophie_Louisa

•4 years ago

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Contraception

Hi everyone, I have recently been diagnosed with Endo and my consultant said that I should start using contraception (I believe to stop growths from forming).I...

Hi everyone, I have recently been diagnosed with Endo and my consultant said tha...

Sophie_Louisa

•4 years ago

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TENS machine for pain relief

Hi All! I have tried using a TENS machine as I have been told they are good for relieving pain. When I used it it didn't feel right! Even on a low setting I...

Hi All! I have tried using a TENS machine as I have been told they are good for...

Anon1846

•4 years ago

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Feeling low is an understatement, big moan time sorry

So fed up of this endometriosis! I feel like it’s killing my insides. I don’t know how I get up in the morning or make it through the day! I wish someone could...

So fed up of this endometriosis! I feel like it’s killing my insides. I don’t kn...

Jltdance

•4 years ago

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Prostap concerns

I need some advice. I was advised by my consultant about starting prostap injections for the pain. After reading a few things i saw a doctor today and rejected...

I need some advice. I was advised by my consultant about starting prostap inject...

lorraine1981

•4 years ago

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GnRH injection questions

As I’ve put in past posts, I have a 10cm cyst growing on my right ovary. I’ve been put on a 6 month waiting list for keyhole surgery, but between now and...

As I’ve put in past posts, I have a 10cm cyst growing on my right ovary. I’ve be...

Eleanorbargates

•4 years ago

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Laparoscopy recovery

I've got my first laparoscopy on Tuesday and I'm really nervous! I know what to expect on the day and have been told I may be in hospital for a couple of days...

I've got my first laparoscopy on Tuesday and I'm really nervous! I know what to ...

HelenESR

•4 years ago

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I just had a 4th laparoscopy and amazingly my endo was mild for 1st time.I am 39 & not menopausal. Has anyone else had this happen?

I thought it was progressive. I have massively cut carbs the last few years, could this be it?

I thought it was progressive. I have massively cut carbs the last few years, cou...

JoannaG

•4 years ago

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Doctors not taking my concerns seriously

Hi everyone, I haven't actually been diagnosed with endometriosis but I have severe period pains. When I'm on my period it feels like a constant stabbing and...

Hi everyone, I haven't actually been diagnosed with endometriosis but I have se...

cj6538

•4 years ago

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What effects does Anti Depressants have on Endometriosis?

Hello, I'm new to the group and just wanted to see if there were anyone with some advice for me. I have suffered with Endometriosis for the past 15 years...

Hello, I'm new to the group and just wanted to see if there were anyone with som...

JaspieBiscuit

•4 years ago

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Severe Pain whilst on GNRH injections

Hi, i was just looking for some advice i've been on the GNRH injections for nearly 9 months now and last month i had my first 3 monthly injection. Over the...

Hi, i was just looking for some advice i've been on the GNRH injections for near...

bonnieclyde97

•4 years ago

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Post Hysterectomy pain?

Hi... I had my total laparoscopic hysterectomy with ovarian conservation and excision of endometriosis around pelvis and behind my belly button on the 31st of...

Hi... I had my total laparoscopic hysterectomy with ovarian conservation and exc...

YellowMad

•4 years ago

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I have just had a total hysterectomy including ovaries removed, how do people cope when they csant take HRT. It was for stage four endo.

Just at home after having the operation, two surgeons, had to do pararectal surgery also. He said one in seven chance endo growing back with HRT that was my...

Just at home after having the operation, two surgeons, had to do pararectal surg...

Seahorse48

•4 years ago

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HRT post hysterectomy

I’m after a bit of general advice. I’m about 12 weeks post total hysterectomy and I’m 42. They started me on Tibolone and it was great at first. My memory is...

I’m after a bit of general advice. I’m about 12 weeks post total hysterectomy an...

ccsmith

•4 years ago

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Feeling rubbish

Hi everyone. Just need a bit of a rant and to provided with some empathy. I feel like I am having a rough time. Was diagnosed with Endo after my first lap on...

Hi everyone. Just need a bit of a rant and to provided with some empathy. I feel...

EndoEffect

•4 years ago

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With endo, have you passed a large tissue clot?

I passed a rather large clot the other evening and it really frightened me. It wasn't a blood clot which I first suspected, there was in fact a lot of body...

I passed a rather large clot the other evening and it really frightened me. It w...

DobbysGammySock

•4 years ago

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Problems...

Hi all, don't know really where to go with this.currently having prostap injections, which don't seem to be helping massively. However, along with the pain I...

Hi all, don't know really where to go with this.currently having prostap injecti...

Cardiff87

•4 years ago

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Prostap long term

I have been on prostap for 6 years, has anyone else been on it for years, and if so any long term bad effects.

I have been on prostap for 6 years, has anyone else been on it for years, and if...

mama1

•4 years ago

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Why is there no cure why am I so sad why endo why why

It’s been 2 months since I had a misscarrige well a bit less and I didn’t even no I had this till recently I lost my baby and since the symptoms are worse achy...

It’s been 2 months since I had a misscarrige well a bit less and I didn’t even n...

Afrohair

•4 years ago

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Prostap!

Prostap! Doctors seem to be insisting that I try it, even know I say I don't want too, have been left with the feeling it is my only choice. I have to have...

Prostap! Doctors seem to be insisting that I try it, even know I say I don't wa...

122limestone

•4 years ago

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Follow up appointment!

When did everyone have their follow up after their laparoscopy as I don’t know much since my surgery and would really like to know the next steps and options I...

When did everyone have their follow up after their laparoscopy as I don’t know m...

GRigby98

•4 years ago

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Zoladex and blood pressure

Hi Ladies. I had my first zoladex injection 3 weeks ago and so far no side effects but severe headaches. I took my blood pressure last night as was worried...

Hi Ladies. I had my first zoladex injection 3 weeks ago and so far no side effec...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Exercise & endo

Hi All, I’ve just been diagnosed with endo. Two endometrioma cysts on each ovary and adhesions which have attach my bowel to the back of my womb. I am waiting...

Hi All, I’ve just been diagnosed with endo. Two endometrioma cysts on each ovary...

Sam-l-b

•4 years ago

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prostap

I had my first monthly injection of prostap (part of a 6 month course before my second hysterectomy to remove my ovaries) 4 weeks ago. There hasn’t been any...

I had my first monthly injection of prostap (part of a 6 month course before my ...

Tallulahbelle39

•4 years ago

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advice on questions I need to ask before a lap!

I have a transvaginal ultrasound tomorrow followed by seeing my consultant for results. He and I are both expecting to see endometriosis due to my symptoms and...

I have a transvaginal ultrasound tomorrow followed by seeing my consultant for r...

tig0512

•4 years ago

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Lifting heavy objects with 10cm cyst

Evening all! Was wondering, is there a weight limit I should be keeping too when lifting objects? I have a rather large cyst and i work in the restaurant...

Evening all! Was wondering, is there a weight limit I should be keeping too whe...

Eleanorbargates

•4 years ago

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Spotting with endo????

Why is it with endo you spot 4/5 days before your period is due? I don’t understand this???

Why is it with endo you spot 4/5 days before your period is due? I don’t underst...

Faith103

•4 years ago

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Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for November 2019

endometriosis and immune system

Ovulation Pain

IN PAIN

Tiredness after laparotomy

Contraception

TENS machine for pain relief

Feeling low is an understatement, big moan time sorry

Prostap concerns

GnRH injection questions

Laparoscopy recovery

I just had a 4th laparoscopy and amazingly my endo was mild for 1st time.I am 39 & not menopausal. Has anyone else had this happen?

Doctors not taking my concerns seriously

What effects does Anti Depressants have on Endometriosis?

Severe Pain whilst on GNRH injections

Post Hysterectomy pain?

I have just had a total hysterectomy including ovaries removed, how do people cope when they csant take HRT. It was for stage four endo.

HRT post hysterectomy

Feeling rubbish

With endo, have you passed a large tissue clot?

Problems...

Prostap long term

Why is there no cure why am I so sad why endo why why

Prostap!

Follow up appointment!

Zoladex and blood pressure

Exercise & endo

prostap

advice on questions I need to ask before a lap!

Lifting heavy objects with 10cm cyst

Spotting with endo????

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