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Decaceptyl and Escitalopram (Cipalex/Lexapro)

Hi all, In advance of bowel resection and hysterectomy in September, my gynae surgeon wants me to have a Decaceptyl 3 monthly injection. This should...

Hi all, In advance of bowel resection and hysterectomy in September, my gynae su...

edonn

•4 years ago

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Two step approach to chocolate cysts

Is this what hope feels like? I swear I had forgotten. The specialist from the endo centre just called me. Recommends a two step approach, drain the cysts...

Is this what hope feels like? I swear I had forgotten. The specialist from the e...

Noodle31

•4 years ago

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Sensitive post ***

was a little apprehensive posting this and don’t want to offend anyone but ive recently found out im pregnant again it’s very very early and now the worrying...

was a little apprehensive posting this and don’t want to offend anyone but ive r...

Afrohair

•4 years ago

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Constant period cramps daily on norethisterone with spotting!

Think I'm going to end norethisterone at end of this week due to the cramps and spotting I cant deal with this anymore daily 7 months now on them nothing but...

Think I'm going to end norethisterone at end of this week due to the cramps and ...

LoneWolf91

•4 years ago

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How many months do you need to wait for the lap in London?

Is it waiting for laparoscopy still a long time ? Just when I thought that I found a solution, now I need to wait for months? That is si frustrating, we should...

Is it waiting for laparoscopy still a long time ? Just when I thought that I fou...

Gianina

•4 years ago

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Chronic Pain Syndrome

Has anyone here been diagnosed or have any experience with ‘chronic pain syndrome’? If so, I’d like to know more about it. For example: *How is it...

Has anyone here been diagnosed or have any experience with ‘chronic pain syndrom...

DAML8

•4 years ago

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How to overcome fatigue?

I'm currently working from home and trying to go out for daily walks but as soon as I'm back in my house I get back into bed.

I'm currently working from home and trying to go out for daily walks but as soon...

sushisushi

•4 years ago

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Urinary Retention 8 months post hysterectomy

Hi. On the 31st of October I had a total hysterectomy with ovarian conservation. Since then I experienced recurrent UTI symptoms. By the time I got to my 7th...

Hi. On the 31st of October I had a total hysterectomy with ovarian conservation....

YellowMad

•4 years ago

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Private health insurance

I was diagnosed with endometriosis whilst working for a company that provided private healthcare. I have since left that company and need surgery but the NHS...

I was diagnosed with endometriosis whilst working for a company that provided pr...

Teddy2021

•4 years ago

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Endo is back

Hi, I had my laparoscopy in April 2019. So within 12 months of the ablation, I am having symptoms again, even though the pill I’m on (cerazette) is supposed...

Hi, I had my laparoscopy in April 2019. So within 12 months of the ablation, I ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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What were your endometriosis symptoms?

Hello, new here. I was just wondering what your symptoms was. I believe I may suffer from this but I’m not 100% sure. I don’t get this every period, it is...

Hello, new here. I was just wondering what your symptoms was. I believe I may su...

EmmaLouiise

•4 years ago

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Episode

Hi everyone. I had a diagnostic lap in january and no endo was found...i was told there would be a follow up appt but since covid etc i've not heard anything....

Hi everyone. I had a diagnostic lap in january and no endo was found...i was tol...

H2847

•4 years ago

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What now?

I had my laparoscopy in Decmeber where they removed endo from my ovary and bladder, they confirmed it was stage 2 and that he had removed everything he found....

I had my laparoscopy in Decmeber where they removed endo from my ovary and bladd...

HelenESR

•4 years ago

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Covid has screwed me and now I'm stressed!

So Guys! I fear I may be being a little dramatic but I'm putting it all out on the line anyway! So 2 years ago I left a very unhappy marriage to begin a...

So Guys! I fear I may be being a little dramatic but I'm putting it all out on ...

LauraJayne92

•4 years ago

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Help!

I got a lap in September 2019 which confirmed endo on my ovaries, pelvic side walls and both sides of my bowel with some lesions. My surgeon excised most of...

I got a lap in September 2019 which confirmed endo on my ovaries, pelvic side wa...

millieo12

•4 years ago

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Help? endo?

I’ve been getting on and off pelvic pain, it’s varies from a dull ache to a cramping sensation. It has no pattern besides the fact it is common round the time...

I’ve been getting on and off pelvic pain, it’s varies from a dull ache to a cram...

BRYAS

•4 years ago

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Does anyone getting very down before an endo flare up? A fee days before the pain hits?

Hi guys, Hope I'm posting right. Diagnosed over two years ago with endometriosis had been in pain a lot longer. I get a week to 10 days of intense,...

Hi guys, Hope I'm posting right. Diagnosed over two years ago with endometriosi...

KOKO82

•4 years ago

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Endo and PCOS? So many unanswered question

Hi all I've just been told I have PCOS, and still have investigation in to have Endo as well. I had a phone call from my GP to tell me that I have polycystic...

Hi all I've just been told I have PCOS, and still have investigation in to have ...

Vanreid9

•4 years ago

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Please help, suspected diaphragmatic endometriosis

Hi everyone, i'm looking for advice or anyone with similar symptoms as i cant cope with this pain any longer :( I have been having pains in my left and right...

Hi everyone, i'm looking for advice or anyone with similar symptoms as i cant co...

Gem89k

•4 years ago

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Lap confirmed Endo and what appears to be cyclical hand pain?

Hi all, Long time since I have posted but a little baffled by my latest symptoms and looking to see if anyone can relate to me. Diagnosed with stage 3 endo in...

Hi all, Long time since I have posted but a little baffled by my latest symptoms...

fedupwithendo

•4 years ago

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Strange headaches, chest pains & loud pulse.

Hi, I was diagnosed in December 2019 after heavy periods after my last miscarriage. I have been getting strange headaches, not painful as such but my vision...

Hi, I was diagnosed in December 2019 after heavy periods after my last miscarria...

Krispin78

•4 years ago

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Fertility and endo

Hi everyone, hope you’re doing okay. I’ve had some conflicting advice from the hospital so would be great to hear what advice others have had. I have been...

Hi everyone, hope you’re doing okay. I’ve had some conflicting advice from the h...

GabriJ

•4 years ago

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Questions for BGSE centre?

Hi everyone. I've got a phone interview with a BGSE centre in a couple of days, and I just wondered whether anyone had any tips? I really want to make the...

Hi everyone. I've got a phone interview with a BGSE centre in a couple of days, ...

Noodle31

•4 years ago

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Hot water bottle

I have been suffering with my latest particularly bad flare up for around 4 weeks now. I literally have to have my hot water on my stomach all day and night to...

I have been suffering with my latest particularly bad flare up for around 4 week...

DAML8

•4 years ago

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Endo diets

My zoledex injection has been cancelled and as I don’t get on with anything else I’m going to have to live without anything for a while. Does anyone have any...

My zoledex injection has been cancelled and as I don’t get on with anything else...

Bluetit

•4 years ago

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Back pain

So I've been suffering bad back pain on right hand side who else suffers and what do you do to help ,? I've been taking paracetamol an hot water bottle .

So I've been suffering bad back pain on right hand side who else suffers and wha...

Kcha13

•4 years ago

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Smoking weed to ease pain?!

Hi ladies, I’ve been suffering with endo pain for a while now and no sort of pain relief I’ve taken seems to work. Have you guys tried cannabis as a pain...

Hi ladies, I’ve been suffering with endo pain for a while now and no sort of pa...

Stone1

•4 years ago

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I think im pregnant but scared it’s ectopic

Hi everyone I’ve just took all these tests today so I think I’m pregnant but I’m petrified it will be ectopic. I have a right partly blocked tube and I’m sure...

Hi everyone I’ve just took all these tests today so I think I’m pregnant but I’m...

Disneynala

•4 years ago

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Is my endo back?

I was finally diagnosed when I had a laparoscopy back in May of 2018, they said they successfully removed all that was there and they put in a Mirena coil as...

I was finally diagnosed when I had a laparoscopy back in May of 2018, they said ...

AmberleySteenhagen

•4 years ago

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How to deal with severe post period pain not settling with painkillers

Hello all the strong ladies It’s my second post.i have been experiencing severe right sided pain going to my leg since last thursday.talked to my...

Hello all the strong ladies It’s my second post.i have been experiencing severe...

Lovedsibling

•4 years ago

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Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for June 2020

Decaceptyl and Escitalopram (Cipalex/Lexapro)

Two step approach to chocolate cysts

Sensitive post ***

Constant period cramps daily on norethisterone with spotting!

How many months do you need to wait for the lap in London?

Chronic Pain Syndrome

How to overcome fatigue?

Urinary Retention 8 months post hysterectomy

Private health insurance

Endo is back

What were your endometriosis symptoms?

Episode

What now?

Covid has screwed me and now I'm stressed!

Help!

Help? endo?

Does anyone getting very down before an endo flare up? A fee days before the pain hits?

Endo and PCOS? So many unanswered question

Please help, suspected diaphragmatic endometriosis

Lap confirmed Endo and what appears to be cyclical hand pain?

Strange headaches, chest pains & loud pulse.

Fertility and endo

Questions for BGSE centre?

Hot water bottle

Endo diets

Back pain

Smoking weed to ease pain?!

I think im pregnant but scared it’s ectopic

Is my endo back?

How to deal with severe post period pain not settling with painkillers

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