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Pain killers relief during Covid-19

Ibuprofen! Hi guys so obviously with endometriosis pain and living in London it has been extremely difficult for me to get hold of my prescription from my gp...

Ibuprofen! Hi guys so obviously with endometriosis pain and living in London it ...

Fooofs91

•4 years ago

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Operation cancelled....

I have just had the dreaded phone call off my operation being cancelled 😭😭😭 I'm literally so emotional right now I dont see why the would make me go for my...

I have just had the dreaded phone call off my operation being cancelled 😭😭😭 ...

Missunsure

•4 years ago

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Feeling overwhelmed with it all - small rant

Hi everyone, It's been so tough endometriosis has really taken over my life - particularly the last year. I have had so many tumours (around 12) removed in...

Hi everyone, It's been so tough endometriosis has really taken over my life - p...

OstaraMoon

•4 years ago

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Had first lap on weds- has anyone experience this??

Can anyone help, had my first lap Wednesday and I’m abit worried about the after care they suggested. So I had my first lap weds, they found endo (not much)...

Can anyone help, had my first lap Wednesday and I’m abit worried about the after...

Milly124

•4 years ago

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I’m scared and worried

I have a rash from a hot water bottle on my stomach and this has never happened to me before and it’s worrying me and scaring me, I’m too scared to tell others...

I have a rash from a hot water bottle on my stomach and this has never happened ...

Shahnaz101

•4 years ago

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Advice for pushing to get a lap

Hi everyone, I've been dealing with a variety of symptoms over a period of years and for a long time I didn't link the likes of my sciatica (scheduled MRI was...

Hi everyone, I've been dealing with a variety of symptoms over a period of year...

Haylz95

•4 years ago

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Cervical smear after laparoscopy

Hello everyone, Does anyone know if there is a specific amount of time you can have a smear test after a laparoscopy? I'm 25 years old and I got my invitation...

Hello everyone, Does anyone know if there is a specific amount of time you can ...

Bubble_by

•4 years ago

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Private MRI Scan with endo specialist?

Hey everyone I’m looking to have an MRI scan privately for my own sake and to know if my endo is severe as feeling very unwell. None of my docs have suggested...

Hey everyone I’m looking to have an MRI scan privately for my own sake and to kn...

Amywoodx

•4 years ago

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Change to Diet

Hi folks! I got so fed up with daily pain I went for a bit of a bold approach and cut sugar, alcohol, gluten and caffeine. Definitely helped with the pain. Has...

Hi folks! I got so fed up with daily pain I went for a bit of a bold approach an...

elizabeth_1997

•4 years ago

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Endometriosis Coronavirus-information risk group

Hi everyone sorry to post at such a hard time for a lot of you ! And me my fiancé is trapped in South Africa and we are having trouble getting him out the...

Hi everyone sorry to post at such a hard time for a lot of you ! And me my fianc...

Afrohair

•4 years ago

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Help in my endometriosis symptoms.

Stage for endometriosis suffer after years of waiting to state a family I have recently had my egg transfer cancelled due to COVID-19. Luckily I have three...

Stage for endometriosis suffer after years of waiting to state a family I have r...

Trick26

•4 years ago

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Surgical menopause

Hello, I was just wondering what experiences of surgical menopause after removal of ovaries have been like for any ladies here? Currently going through it so...

Hello, I was just wondering what experiences of surgical menopause after removal...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Can your laparoscopy results be wrong

Had my first laparoscopy on Monday and was told nothing was found, but I have every single symptom of endometriosis, how is this possible? Anyone else get this...

Had my first laparoscopy on Monday and was told nothing was found, but I have ev...

Rumpledumple

•4 years ago

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Finally got my date for lap

Hi all, Finally got a phone call today from the hospital telling me they have a date for my laparoscopy! I will have to go for pre op before then of course...

Hi all, Finally got a phone call today from the hospital telling me they have a...

Topshopdreams123

•4 years ago

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Zoladex, lap and MRI- side effects /advice

I had my first private consultation with a very well respected endo/excision specialist today . I was extremely nervous and concerned as to what he’d prescribe...

I had my first private consultation with a very well respected endo/excision spe...

Meh7787

•4 years ago

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Bit more positive,

So I went for my pre-OP this morning, my laparoscopy is scheduled for the 6th april, obviously I asked the most likely question atm, "coronavirus" effecting...

So I went for my pre-OP this morning, my laparoscopy is scheduled for the 6th ap...

Missunsure

•4 years ago

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Cancelled lap

I knew it was coming but when you get that call it’s so upsetting. Back to square one and the fight will begin again if I have any fight left. 😭

I knew it was coming but when you get that call it’s so upsetting. Back to squar...

EndoJaz

•4 years ago

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I had my 5th laparoscopy yesterday the Consultant mentioned adhesions but no endometriosis (this time).. Has anyone had this before?

Morning, so I had my 5th laparoscopy yesterday (the 1st didn't find any endometriosis but the other 3 did). I was still in recovey when the consultant came to...

Morning, so I had my 5th laparoscopy yesterday (the 1st didn't find any endometr...

JadeH92

•4 years ago

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Endo on Diaphragm?

Hi, just looking for some information. Has anyone been diagnosed with endometriosis on their diaphragm? What are your symptoms and where exactly is your pain?...

Hi, just looking for some information. Has anyone been diagnosed with endometrio...

Cma89

•4 years ago

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Advice - I’m worried

Girls, I’m after some advice. I had the diagnostic laparoscopic surgery around 4 weeks ago this is the second time and, they found endometriosis around both...

Girls, I’m after some advice. I had the diagnostic laparoscopic surgery around 4...

Becky5267

•4 years ago

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Endo found! Wanting to start anti-hormone injections!

Had lap today and found three areas of Endo. Couldn’t remove as had completely stuck both sides down and too near my urethra, also they found lots of blood...

Had lap today and found three areas of Endo. Couldn’t remove as had completely s...

Danielle285

•4 years ago

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Nosebleeds connected to Endo

For the last few months I’ve been getting nosebleeds when I have my period or ovulate. I get swollen sinuses too due to general inflammation caused by Endo as...

For the last few months I’ve been getting nosebleeds when I have my period or ov...

Bethleah

•4 years ago

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How long does brown discharge last for women with endometriosis?

I went to the gyno yesterday and he said I might have endo and I'm supposed to do an ultrasound to confirm.However I've been having Brown discharge for 3...

I went to the gyno yesterday and he said I might have endo and I'm supposed to d...

Selestie

•4 years ago

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laparoscopy and COVID-19

hi, i'm scheduled to have a laparoscopy on the 31st march, it is in a private hospital and so far has not yet been cancelled. although i expect it will be...

hi, i'm scheduled to have a laparoscopy on the 31st march, it is in a private ho...

Cejn2000

•4 years ago

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Experience with Kings College Hospital, London

Hey, I have been told on numerous occasions the care at (hospital name deleted in line with Endometriosis UK code of conduct) is amazing for Endometriosis....

Hey, I have been told on numerous occasions the care at (hospital name deleted i...

orange3

•4 years ago

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In respect to the NHS cancelling all routine operations RE Covid-19

Hi all, In respect of the recent measure to cancel all routine operations , do we think our laparoscopy or other surgeries i.e bowel surgery will come...

Hi all, In respect of the recent measure to cancel all routine operations , ...

K-Endo

•4 years ago

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Pets

Hi I have a dog who needs to go out for walks. I'm in the high risk group 81 but reasonably fit for my age apart from rls which can be severe. I need to self...

Hi I have a dog who needs to go out for walks. I'm in the high risk group 81 but...

Hoochybaby

•4 years ago

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Pain relief

Hi guys, Hoping I can get an idea of some approaches that people have found work for them with regards to pain relief. As we were trying for a child, I was...

Hi guys, Hoping I can get an idea of some approaches that people have found work...

fdennis07

•4 years ago

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Severe Pelvic Pain every Morning? Will it get better?

I’m not sure what to do at this point. Before my last period I was ok getting on with life, yes I had pain and I was and still am waiting for surgery but it...

I’m not sure what to do at this point. Before my last period I was ok getting on...

Amywoodx

•4 years ago

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Just had the worst experience

So went and saw gynaecologist today as been getting bad pain in right side for months now due to an endometrioma. The lady I saw did not seem to specialise in...

So went and saw gynaecologist today as been getting bad pain in right side for m...

fdennis07

•4 years ago

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Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for March 2020

Pain killers relief during Covid-19

Operation cancelled....

Feeling overwhelmed with it all - small rant

Had first lap on weds- has anyone experience this??

I’m scared and worried

Advice for pushing to get a lap

Cervical smear after laparoscopy

Private MRI Scan with endo specialist?

Change to Diet

Endometriosis Coronavirus-information risk group

Help in my endometriosis symptoms.

Surgical menopause

Can your laparoscopy results be wrong

Finally got my date for lap

Zoladex, lap and MRI- side effects /advice

Bit more positive,

Cancelled lap

I had my 5th laparoscopy yesterday the Consultant mentioned adhesions but no endometriosis (this time).. Has anyone had this before?

Endo on Diaphragm?

Advice - I’m worried

Endo found! Wanting to start anti-hormone injections!

Nosebleeds connected to Endo

How long does brown discharge last for women with endometriosis?

laparoscopy and COVID-19

Experience with Kings College Hospital, London

In respect to the NHS cancelling all routine operations RE Covid-19

Pets

Pain relief

Severe Pelvic Pain every Morning? Will it get better?

Just had the worst experience

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