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Struggling to get a diagnosis

Hi! I have been getting symptoms of endometriosis since I was 15 and I am 26. I have been to the GP on several occasions over the past 11 years with symptoms...

Hi! I have been getting symptoms of endometriosis since I was 15 and I am 26. I ...

EmmaSheri

•2 years ago

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Smear hell.

I went for a smear 2 weeks ago. I'd had one due to investigations into my multiple complaints around abdominal pain, (was negative for HPV, been married and...

I went for a smear 2 weeks ago. I'd had one due to investigations into my multip...

Peppermints

•2 years ago

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Severe bowel endo symptoms - offered zoladex after lap found no endo - advice needed

Hi everyone, I'd really appreciate any help anyone can give. Really sorry its a long one but I feel so lost and confused. 💛 I had my first lap in 2017 with a...

Hi everyone, I'd really appreciate any help anyone can give. Really sorry its a ...

manicsunshine

•2 years ago

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Hello! I am 27. They found a cyst on my right ovary 6 years ago when I was having bladder issues around my period... It was a simple cyst and nothing was done....

Hello! I am 27. They found a cyst on my right ovary 6 years ago when I was havin...

Rachael010

•2 years ago

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Nothing found in Lap.

Hi Guys, I went for my Lap in Aug 2021 and came back all clear. Prior to my Lap I was on prostap for 6 months from Nov 2020 - May 2021 and hadn't had a...

Hi Guys, I went for my Lap in Aug 2021 and came back all clear. Prior to my La...

Emily_Rose97

•2 years ago

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Best natural cure!

Can i just really strengthen the positive outcomes of accupuncture to everyone. Not only myself but a few others i know have benefitted from ZERO pain for over...

Can i just really strengthen the positive outcomes of accupuncture to everyone. ...

Writing123

•2 years ago

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UPDATE. Thickening of the womb at 51. Ultrasound said ovaries normal but now biopsy needed. 😔

Hello. It’s me. Must have had dozens of vaginal ultrasounds but this radiographer particularly quiet. Probe in for maybe 10 silent minutes. When he handed me...

Hello. It’s me. Must have had dozens of vaginal ultrasounds but this radiographe...

Brambledoggy

•2 years ago

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Endo diet

Hello how do people who follow the Endo diet or low for map diets, successfully cut out refined sugars I can cut out, gluten, dairy , meat, (cut down on...

Hello how do people who follow the Endo diet or low for map diets, successfully...

Prettythings1

•2 years ago

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One day at a time!

One of my colleagues rang me this morning to discuss a mutual patient. Her mind was clearly on something else as we never really got to the point of the call…...

One of my colleagues rang me this morning to discuss a mutual patient. Her mind ...

Aardvarks

•2 years ago

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Pelvic pain/back pain/hip pain in menopause after history of endometriosis

Hello, it’s me! Going for vaginal ultrasound scans tomorrow to test for any abnormalities (after 14 months with no period) experienced some bleeding. But right...

Hello, it’s me! Going for vaginal ultrasound scans tomorrow to test for any abno...

Brambledoggy

•2 years ago

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Cancelled surgery

I was due to have my second surgery on the 4th March, I arrived to be told it was cancelled because the surgeon didn’t work on Fridays. I was then told it was...

I was due to have my second surgery on the 4th March, I arrived to be told it wa...

salendo1403_

•2 years ago

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Chronic back, hip, leg pain. Sharp, twinge pain in right side of groin Could it be Endo?

Hello everyone, I am on a waiting list for a referral to a gynae but it doesn't look like that will happen any time soon. I am 30 years of age and for as long...

Hello everyone, I am on a waiting list for a referral to a gynae but it doesn't...

Lass3

•2 years ago

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Finally saw gynaecologist today… anyone else put on hrt… Goserelin injection and Tibolone tablets… side effects???

Just got back from my first gynaecologist appointment and walked away smiling …after being listened to ,appointments are now being mad to finally have a mri...

Just got back from my first gynaecologist appointment and walked away smiling …a...

Pinklady83

•2 years ago

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Refusing to continue Zoladex, but offering no other suggestions.

Hi Ladies, I am currently on month 4/6 of Zoladex injections to treat my severe endometriosis. Had a telephone update (with the gynae secretary may I add) and...

Hi Ladies, I am currently on month 4/6 of Zoladex injections to treat my severe...

Spangalow07

•2 years ago

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570,000 Women on NHS gynae wait list

Heard this on the radio yesterday https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60941950 Endometriosis mentioned and a woman with huge amount of pain interviewed.

Heard this on the radio yesterday https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60941950 End...

LisaAmazona

•2 years ago

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Help Pre Op

Hi I was meant to have a pre op on 19th March but it got cancelled due to they couldn’t run the clinic and since haven’t received another appointment? Should...

Hi I was meant to have a pre op on 19th March but it got cancelled due to they ...

LollieRose25

•2 years ago

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Update from previous posts

Hya , hope you’re all coping 😘. I’m just updating from my last couple of posts . I had my first face to face appointment with gynaecologist last week . We...

Hya , hope you’re all coping 😘. I’m just updating from my last couple of posts ...

RJB212121

•2 years ago

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Anyone with a similar situation?

Long story short:- Diagnosed non-STI PID. 6 months of antibiotics on/off. Every-time antibiotics stopped, symptoms started back up. Sent for a lap at a private...

Long story short:- Diagnosed non-STI PID. 6 months of antibiotics on/off. Every-...

Heloo85

•2 years ago

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Normal cycle after having coil removed?

Hi all, I had my coil removed 21st March after having it for 6 years (no period during this time) and i had a 4 day bleed 2 days later. Unsure if this was a...

Hi all, I had my coil removed 21st March after having it for 6 years (no period...

Holmax1

•2 years ago

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First laparoscopy next week

Hi, I'm finally having my first laparoscopy next week but feeling a little anxious now it's so close. I've been quietly reading everyones posts for months now,...

Hi, I'm finally having my first laparoscopy next week but feeling a little anxio...

FloT

•2 years ago

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What stage Endo do I have?

Hello I’ve just joined this group I’ve been suffering for over 30 years how do you know what stage Endo you have I’ve looked at all my hospital letters and it...

Hello I’ve just joined this group I’ve been suffering for over 30 years how do y...

Jensenelly

•2 years ago

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Pip for endometriosis and pain

I've filled my pip form out and they have received it today. They have said I need to meet them when they give me a date but I'm gonna see if they can do home...

I've filled my pip form out and they have received it today. They have said I ne...

nikkimatt2019

•2 years ago

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Another Laparoscopy? Help!

Hey so some of you may know me and my story. For those that don't here's a summary; I'm 37, I've been diagnosed with Endometriosis in 2017 through my...

Hey so some of you may know me and my story. For those that don't here's a summa...

luthien

•2 years ago

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Hi, i’ve been struggling for a year now and i was referred to QA gynaecology team in december, i still have 6-8 months to go on the waiting list… This last...

Hi, i’ve been struggling for a year now and i was referred to QA gynaecology tea...

ging04

•2 years ago

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Constipation post hysterectomy

Hi, I just need some advice I had a vaginal hysterectomy and laparoscopic removal of ovaries tubes cervix etc on Friday afternoon. The surgery went well...

Hi, I just need some advice I had a vaginal hysterectomy and laparoscopic remova...

MyStar86

•2 years ago

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hormonal coil recommended 4 endo. help / advise please <3

Hi im 21 and seeking advice. Endo has been confirmed, an MRI scan found thickness at the back of my uterus, ive been told to get the hormonal coil to help...

Hi im 21 and seeking advice. Endo has been confirmed, an MRI scan found thicknes...

simran555

•2 years ago

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Bleeding after surgery

Hi all (again), I have my surgery on Thursday and since Saturday (yesterday) I have been bleeding a lot. It seems to be like an extremely heavy period but with...

Hi all (again), I have my surgery on Thursday and since Saturday (yesterday) I h...

Nor_

•2 years ago

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Spotting

Hey everyone, It’s been a while since I’ve asked a question but right now I feel incredibly lonely. Has anyone else experienced spotting caused by the...

Hey everyone, It’s been a while since I’ve asked a question but right now I feel...

A1987

•2 years ago

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Recent covid positive and date for laparoscopy

Hi Was just wondering if anyone else is in the same position? I will be due my first laparoscopy soon and it will be ten weeks after covid positive. I’m now...

Hi Was just wondering if anyone else is in the same position? I will be due my f...

0Jasmine

•2 years ago

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TENS machines

Hello. Does any one have experience of using a TENS machine in pain reduction? I’m interested to know: does it work for Endo? And is multi-point stimulation...

Hello. Does any one have experience of using a TENS machine in pain reduction? I...

EndoCarer

•2 years ago

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Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for April 2022

Struggling to get a diagnosis

Smear hell.

Severe bowel endo symptoms - offered zoladex after lap found no endo - advice needed

Alternatives

Nothing found in Lap.

Best natural cure!

UPDATE. Thickening of the womb at 51. Ultrasound said ovaries normal but now biopsy needed. 😔

Endo diet

One day at a time!

Pelvic pain/back pain/hip pain in menopause after history of endometriosis

Cancelled surgery

Chronic back, hip, leg pain. Sharp, twinge pain in right side of groin Could it be Endo?

Finally saw gynaecologist today… anyone else put on hrt… Goserelin injection and Tibolone tablets… side effects???

Refusing to continue Zoladex, but offering no other suggestions.

570,000 Women on NHS gynae wait list

Help Pre Op

Update from previous posts

Anyone with a similar situation?

Normal cycle after having coil removed?

First laparoscopy next week

What stage Endo do I have?

Pip for endometriosis and pain

Another Laparoscopy? Help!

:c

Constipation post hysterectomy

hormonal coil recommended 4 endo. help / advise please <3

Bleeding after surgery

Spotting

Recent covid positive and date for laparoscopy

TENS machines

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