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How do you sleep through pain?

Any ideas at all would be appreciated x

x_emily_x

•6 months ago

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Endo transvaginal ultrasound

Hi I've recently tried to have a transvaginal ultrasound. I've never had sex but used tampons, so the gyno said I might be able to handle it. It was horrible...

Hi I've recently tried to have a transvaginal ultrasound. I've never had sex but...

Clay90

•6 months ago

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Other than the pain(!), what are your symptoms?

I suspected endometriosis for many years before I sought medical help and even then it was years until I was told I have it (don't want to use the word...

I suspected endometriosis for many years before I sought medical help and even ...

wonderlander

•6 months ago

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GnRH side affects and endo pain

I have had my second monthly GnRH injection out of three that I am having but have really been struggling with menopause side affects such as hot flushes, all...

I have had my second monthly GnRH injection out of three that I am having but ha...

Luci20

•6 months ago

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No period return after 18 weeks stopping prostap

Hia. No periods returned after being off prostap for 18 weeks. Anyone been through this?

Hia. No periods returned after being off prostap for 18 weeks. Anyone been thro...

Elllll1

•6 months ago

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I've been prescribed Amitriptyline for pelvic pain. Has anyone had success with this medication?

I've seen the consultant for Adenomyosis. He is referring me for an urgent mri to confirm it's Adenomyosis and listed for a hysterectomy, including my ovaries....

I've seen the consultant for Adenomyosis. He is referring me for an urgent mri t...

Mindfullness4791

•6 months ago

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Edinburgh Endo Clinic

Hello! Just wondering if anyone has been on a loooong waiting list to be seen by an Endo specialist for the first time since diagnosis? Currently, it's an...

Hello! Just wondering if anyone has been on a loooong waiting list to be seen b...

Axolotl23

•6 months ago

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Worsening bowel symptoms 😢…any advice welcome x

Hi everyone, haven’t posted for a while. Still waiting on surgery to look at my bowels. Recently my symptoms have gotten worse, prior to moving my bowels the...

Hi everyone, haven’t posted for a while. Still waiting on surgery to look at my ...

endowarrior12

•6 months ago

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Umbilical Endometriosis surgery

Hello! I’m a new member with long-term umbilical endometriosis. I’m going to see a surgeon tomorrow (the fourth one I’ve seen now - loooong story), but he is...

Hello! I’m a new member with long-term umbilical endometriosis. I’m going to se...

YellowCar22

•6 months ago

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Newbie in town

Good morning everyone, I am new here and would like to introduce myself. I am sure that I can learn a lot from all of you! I have been diagnosed during my...

Good morning everyone, I am new here and would like to introduce myself. I am s...

OlgaSz

•6 months ago

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Bristol Endo Clinics?

Hey! Maybe a long shot, but I’m wondering if anyone is Bristol based here, and has had any recent experience with the endo clinic in Southmead? Does anyone...

Hey! Maybe a long shot, but I’m wondering if anyone is Bristol based here, and ...

MB123456

•6 months ago

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Trying to make the most of being chronically ill and unemployed 💕

✨ Just some ideas on how to make the most of something that sucks and can be very isolating and lonely ✨ *depending on what you can do that day x • Quality...

✨ Just some ideas on how to make the most of something that sucks and can be v...

x_emily_x

•6 months ago

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Mobility exercises?

Does anyone know any mobility exercises that are legitimate for the hip, pelvic and lower back area? I have been referred to a pain clinic and they do mobility...

Does anyone know any mobility exercises that are legitimate for the hip, pelvic ...

x_emily_x

•6 months ago

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Endometriosis Specialist London

Hi, I have been diagnosed that I have an Endometrioma close to the left ovary recently. As I have pain, the doctor advised to do the laparoscopy to have it...

Hi, I have been diagnosed that I have an Endometrioma close to the left ovary re...

baubauwang

•6 months ago

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Mirena coil - weight gain and mood swings

Hi everyone, Anyone have the mirena coil for Endometriosis and noticed any side effects? I have put on like 12kg in a year - this is the fastest I have put on...

Hi everyone, Anyone have the mirena coil for Endometriosis and noticed any side...

Dreamer45

•6 months ago

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post surgery bleeding. Does it ever stop?!?

I had my surgery on 6th October to remove endo and I haven’t stopped bleeding since. It’s really getting me down. It slows but it never goes. It’s really...

I had my surgery on 6th October to remove endo and I haven’t stopped bleeding si...

Kieraface

•6 months ago

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Does tibilone get better?

Hello everyone, I've just finished a 6 month course of prostap with no add back hrt. I had a pretty rough time on prostap alone, apparently I was supposed to...

Hello everyone, I've just finished a 6 month course of prostap with no add back ...

Womble84

•6 months ago

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ovarian fallopian tube mass

any one have ovarian mass cyst that turned out to be endometriosis related and did it go away

any one have ovarian mass cyst that turned out to be endometriosis related and d...

Ova104

•6 months ago

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new member!

Hi everyone, I was hoping to get some insight. I think I may have been misdiagnosed with IBS instead of Endometriosis. I posted onto an IBS support group,...

Hi everyone, I was hoping to get some insight. I think I may have been misdiag...

freyatom

•6 months ago

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coming off prostap

hi i had a Prostap injection 7 weeks ago for a pre op (which I didn’t have) I really did t get on well with it. Very very depressed mood and terrible anxiety,...

hi i had a Prostap injection 7 weeks ago for a pre op (which I didn’t have) I r...

Lothead01

•6 months ago

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Does anyone else experience a hormone crash instead of normal pms?

I used to have mild pms, feel a bit groggy and barely crampy and then have an easy healthy period. With endo, and its gotten worse, I get this huge hormone...

I used to have mild pms, feel a bit groggy and barely crampy and then have an ea...

x_emily_x

•6 months ago

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Zoladex crippling back/hip pain

Anyone had this on Zoladex? I’m on month 2, with add back HRT and I can’t take it. I’ve managed all the crappy side effects so far but the past few days I’m in...

Anyone had this on Zoladex? I’m on month 2, with add back HRT and I can’t take i...

Bookworm3371

•6 months ago

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Helpline

Hello, Is the helpline still open tonight?

RobynEvergreen

•6 months ago

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Kissing ovaries...

So my TV ultrasound found my ovaries were kissing with 6 cysts on my left. Andenomyosis and endo. Got my first private gynae appointment on Thursday. What is...

So my TV ultrasound found my ovaries were kissing with 6 cysts on my left. Anden...

DarkStar85

•6 months ago

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zoladex injection number 4

so I’m about to have injection number 4 on Thursday. I am so undecided what to do. It has been an absolute rollercoaster of emotions and symptoms/side effects...

so I’m about to have injection number 4 on Thursday. I am so undecided what to d...

Lovethemoon

•6 months ago

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6 years post tah bso awaiting surgery for extensive adhesions and endo .

I thought I'd seen the back of the gyne ward . Absolutely sick of living in pain . Had a MRI that confirmed adhesions were causing all my organs to fuse...

I thought I'd seen the back of the gyne ward . Absolutely sick of living in pain...

endoaftertahbso

•6 months ago

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Suspected Endometriosis advice

This is my first post and was wondering if anyone could give any advice. I've been struggled with my cycle for years now and keept visiting the gyno. After all...

This is my first post and was wondering if anyone could give any advice. I've be...

painhater88

•6 months ago

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Dienogest 2mg

I've recently been prescribed dienogest, and have been taking it for the last 4 days. I'm looking to see what others experiences were of this medication,...

I've recently been prescribed dienogest, and have been taking it for the last 4 ...

CeeCeeB10

•6 months ago

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Bowel Anastomosis & Uterus Removal

I've been advised by my consultant that the next step for me will likely be the removal of a 2-3 inch section of my bowel along with my uterus. I'm a bit...

I've been advised by my consultant that the next step for me will likely be the ...

MrsBrocky

•6 months ago

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Post Surgery Issues

Hi All, I had a total laparoscopic hysterectomy in July and all healed well - very happy. Then the past few days the incision in my belly button has started...

Hi All, I had a total laparoscopic hysterectomy in July and all healed well - ...

TJ2021

•6 months ago

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Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for November 2023

How do you sleep through pain?

Endo transvaginal ultrasound

Other than the pain(!), what are your symptoms?

GnRH side affects and endo pain

No period return after 18 weeks stopping prostap

I've been prescribed Amitriptyline for pelvic pain. Has anyone had success with this medication?

Edinburgh Endo Clinic

Worsening bowel symptoms 😢…any advice welcome x

Umbilical Endometriosis surgery

Newbie in town

Bristol Endo Clinics?

Trying to make the most of being chronically ill and unemployed 💕

Mobility exercises?

Endometriosis Specialist London

Mirena coil - weight gain and mood swings

post surgery bleeding. Does it ever stop?!?

Does tibilone get better?

ovarian fallopian tube mass

new member!

coming off prostap

Does anyone else experience a hormone crash instead of normal pms?

Zoladex crippling back/hip pain

Helpline

Kissing ovaries...

zoladex injection number 4

6 years post tah bso awaiting surgery for extensive adhesions and endo .

Suspected Endometriosis advice

Dienogest 2mg

Bowel Anastomosis & Uterus Removal

Post Surgery Issues

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