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stage 4 endo surgery - success stories?

so I’ve had surgery for stage 4 in an accredited endometriosis centre….it was only a week ago, they couldn’t remove all my endo from my bowel/one of the...

so I’ve had surgery for stage 4 in an accredited endometriosis centre….it was on...

M1673402

•2 years ago

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research

researchers discovered that endometriosis may be linked to mental health conditions and eating disorders in women the study which used data from...

researchers discovered that endometriosis may be linked to mental health conditi...

USgalwthendo

•2 years ago

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anyone interested in making something with me in response to our lived experiences with endo/PCOS?

Hi there, My name is Anna and I was diagnosed with endometriosis back in April 2023, having suffered with its symptoms for many years before that, and...

Hi there, My name is Anna and I was diagnosed with endometriosis back in Apri...

Endo404

•2 years ago

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Awaiting a lap. Is it worth paying privately for an mri?

I'm awaiting a lap, but I have no idea of how long I will wait. I was originally told I had fibroids in Oct 22, causing my pelvic pain and associated issues....

I'm awaiting a lap, but I have no idea of how long I will wait. I was originally...

Mindfullness4791

•2 years ago

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post op

Hi! I have a few questions regarding post op. How did everyone sleep? I’m currently sleeping on my back but absolutely hate it..when can I sleep on my side?...

Hi! I have a few questions regarding post op. How did everyone sleep? I’m curren...

elise1204

•2 years ago

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Tiblone experiences

Hi just wondering anyone in tiblone if it made endometriosis worse fed it or it was fine but awful side affects like weight gain etc?Thanks very much natural...

Hi just wondering anyone in tiblone if it made endometriosis worse fed it or it...

Maura37

•2 years ago

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Utrogestan dosage for Endometriosis

Hi I am considering trying utrogestan for endometriosis and wondering if anyone has done this or knows the dosage?Thank you

Hi I am considering trying utrogestan for endometriosis and wondering if anyone ...

Maura37

•2 years ago

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prostap

hi guys, Hope everyone is doing well! I have a really stupid question, im such a worrier since coming off the prostap injection. But anyone who has...

hi guys, Hope everyone is doing well! I have a really stupid question, i...

ashleytt

•2 years ago

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living with endo

Hi all - first time poster I have stage 4 endometriosis with adhesions to bowel and fibroids. I am due a hysterectomy but have been told by consultant that...

Hi all - first time poster I have stage 4 endometriosis with adhesions to bowel...

Willowmum

•2 years ago

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Stopping Cerazette

First time poster, but I’ve taken many tips from this board so thank you all in advance. 2 years ago I doubled over in agony, eventually got sent to A&E via my...

First time poster, but I’ve taken many tips from this board so thank you all in ...

Bookworm3371

•2 years ago

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Cyst on ovary

I recently posted here about pain on my left side after an ulcerative colitis flare. I’ve been having this pain since October and was given antibiotics for...

I recently posted here about pain on my left side after an ulcerative colitis fl...

Jooniper

•2 years ago

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Missing period after laparoscopic surgery

Hi I'm 40 yo diagnosed with stage 4 endo, had laparoscopic surgery from 4 months 10 days, had my fallopian tube & ovary removed, still didn't get any period &...

Hi I'm 40 yo diagnosed with stage 4 endo, had laparoscopic surgery from 4 months...

Aby82

•2 years ago

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Embarrassed to keep ringing GP.

I had my lap in feb however nothing was found. I was and still am completely shocked by this as I have nearly every symptom of endometriosis. I believe that it...

I had my lap in feb however nothing was found. I was and still am completely sho...

Sky342

•2 years ago

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Does endo cause daily pain even when on desogestrel

I'm struggling with daily pelvic pain since my dignotic lap where endo was found but not removed. I've been on desogestrel pill since November and have no...

I'm struggling with daily pelvic pain since my dignotic lap where endo was found...

me94

•2 years ago

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pain, bloating, just feeling crap!

hi guys, I was only diagnosed with endo end of last year. I had gone in to be serialised and asked while the surgeon was doing it could he look for endo....

hi guys, I was only diagnosed with endo end of last year. I had gone in to be s...

Fredshop

•2 years ago

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Laparoscopy Booked - Recovery Time?

I’ve finally got a date for surgery which is in a few weeks time. I’m worried with work (hoping to start a new job!) with the time off afterwards. Surgeon has...

I’ve finally got a date for surgery which is in a few weeks time. I’m worried wi...

Cats1311

•2 years ago

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Glacial Progression at Work

I'm 26 and have endo. I'm a software engineer and I had to take medical leave in my first 12 months at my current company to adjust to new meds (Deinogest)....

I'm 26 and have endo. I'm a software engineer and I had to take medical leave in...

crbp

•2 years ago

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Pain relief

Has anyone found any pain relief to be effective? I’ve tried so, so many and there’s not much left for me to try. I have a brilliant GP who is always happy to...

Has anyone found any pain relief to be effective? I’ve tried so, so many and the...

mrsswinnydm

•2 years ago

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reassurance

hi all, Am just after a bit of reassurance. I have my lap tomorrow but also due on my period over the next 5 days, if I come on my period will they still go...

hi all, Am just after a bit of reassurance. I have my lap tomorrow but also du...

elise1204

•2 years ago

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endo and ibs

hi all… im struggling to get to the bottom of some of my pain and finding it hard to distinguish if its endo flare up or ibs flareup… ive not seen anyone...

hi all… im struggling to get to the bottom of some of my pain and finding it har...

Bondi64

•2 years ago

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Endo & leg pain

Morning all, I have endo 1st diagnosed 7 years ago, my last laproscopy was in September 2022, where i was told it had spread. My last cycle was horrendous, a...

Morning all, I have endo 1st diagnosed 7 years ago, my last laproscopy was in Se...

Teebo88

•2 years ago

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Confused and seeking advice

Hi - 36 yo, had classic endo symptoms for the last 4-5 years - started seeking medical advice 3 years ago privately - still on the never ending road to find...

Hi - 36 yo, had classic endo symptoms for the last 4-5 years - started seeking m...

Barnowl87

•2 years ago

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Endo diagnosis

I’m after some advice please, I have been struggling with a constant battle backward & forwards to doctors for around the past 5 years. It would be a very long...

I’m after some advice please, I have been struggling with a constant battle back...

Cat2202

•2 years ago

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After diagnostic laparoscopy

Hi, I had my laparoscopy 5 weeks ago and have been diagnosed with endo (12 years in the making!!). They inserted a coil at the same time as this. Since...

Hi, I had my laparoscopy 5 weeks ago and have been diagnosed with endo (12 ye...

EmmaSheri

•2 years ago

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Pregnancy and pain

I was diagnosed last year and had my excision surgery in November. After making the most of the fact I had the surgery, my husband and I started trying for a...

I was diagnosed last year and had my excision surgery in November. After making ...

Cornish05

•2 years ago

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Finally seem to be getting somewhere

Finally saw the consultant yesterday, who, it turns out is a specialist in endometriosis and laparoscopy surgery. For the first my pain wasn't dismissed. Next...

Finally saw the consultant yesterday, who, it turns out is a specialist in endom...

Slinks

•2 years ago

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Endometriosis and rosacea

Hello, I spoke to a pharmacist yesterday about a rash that I have across both cheeks which has been inflammed for a few months. He thought the rash looked...

Hello, I spoke to a pharmacist yesterday about a rash that I have across both c...

LDee2022

•2 years ago

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Colonoscopy tips?

Hi all, After having a successful lap in November, I was referred for a Colonoscopy which is now coming around in a few weeks. I was wondering if anyone...

Hi all, After having a successful lap in November, I was referred for a Colono...

Chloehawkins_

•2 years ago

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excessive discharge

Hi ladies, I was wondering if any of you have had a similar problem / same problem to me. Occasionally I have excruciating pain in my lower abdomen, but every...

Hi ladies, I was wondering if any of you have had a similar problem / same probl...

SupercatTECT

•2 years ago

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Feeling lost. Any advice appreciated.

Hello. I hope you are all having a good day. I am looking for some advice on where I can go from here. I was diagnosed with endo last April and had excision...

Hello. I hope you are all having a good day. I am looking for some advice on w...

BeeBumble

•2 years ago

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Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for March 2023

stage 4 endo surgery - success stories?

research

anyone interested in making something with me in response to our lived experiences with endo/PCOS?

Awaiting a lap. Is it worth paying privately for an mri?

post op

Tiblone experiences

Utrogestan dosage for Endometriosis

prostap

living with endo

Stopping Cerazette

Cyst on ovary

Missing period after laparoscopic surgery

Embarrassed to keep ringing GP.

Does endo cause daily pain even when on desogestrel

pain, bloating, just feeling crap!

Laparoscopy Booked - Recovery Time?

Glacial Progression at Work

Pain relief

reassurance

endo and ibs

Endo & leg pain

Confused and seeking advice

Endo diagnosis

After diagnostic laparoscopy

Pregnancy and pain

Finally seem to be getting somewhere

Endometriosis and rosacea

Colonoscopy tips?

excessive discharge

Feeling lost. Any advice appreciated.

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