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Hi all, I had my first gynaecology appointment today after experiencing endometriosis symptoms (specifically rectal bleeding during period and intense pelvic, back and leg pain especially related to bowel movements). The gynaecologist said its highly likely to be endo on bowel (mum has this too).

I have had four iron infusions in the last 2 years. 10 weeks ago I received Injectafer 1000 mg with so-so results. I had seen a hematologist at my neurologist/Sleep specialist’s urging out of his concern for my out of whack lab numbers. The hematologist was not concerned. I gave my sleep, specialist

Hi endo community I've been on pain relief for the last 2 years as since being diagnosed with endometriosis thats spread to bladder and rectum in 2018 noone will touch me for surgery and have been referred to the endometriosis clinic in the Coombe hospital Dublin with a couple years long waiting list

Happy New year to you all endowarriors and apologies for the TMI but I started my period yesterday and I was so sore and bloated, I looked pregnant and stomach was hard to touch and the extreme foul farting was beyond embarrassing. I could not poop no matter how much I wanted to. The feeling of being

Good morning everyone This post is to let you know about the SONATA trial which is looking at whether taking two blood tests together (CA125 and HE4), and using a calculation called ROMA, would diagnose ovarian cancer earlier. The researchers hope that the tests used in the SONATA trial will mean

My very first time to ever post anything, anywhere so I hope I do it correctly! I had surgery 10 months ago for stage IV endometriosis (my ovaries were engulfed with big cysts & various sites scattered around pelvis). Unfortunately symptoms are back already and I'm truly suffering 😢 DESPERATE bloating

Hey everyone I follow your posts and appreciate your advice so back story is officially diagnosed with endometriosis thats spread to bladder and rectum since 2018 but recently bloodwork keeps showing estrogen dominant. No idea what that means or how it affects endometriosis. I'm also hypothyroid and

Happy New year all. I'm living in Ireland and officially diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis on bladder and rectum since 2018. I'm a qualified QQI Level 5 carer and worked away but thanks to 2 rounds of decapeptyl injections and mini pill and hormonal treatments I've been left unable to work since Feb

Dr. Buchfuchrer's website list a host of drugs that have been prescribed over the years for RLS and their effects. Wondering if anyone takes either of these three for insomnia and RLS?

Hi, I'm here for my 10yr old grandson. He was 48" tall and 48 lbs almost 2 years ago. He Looks more like 7 yrs old. He has been taking concerta for the last 3 years until about 2 months ago. It's good for him, but he will not grow and will not eat. Plus, it makes him have horrible constipation

Hi everyone, For years I have been told I have a borderline underactive thyroid but never been given any medication for it. In February last year my tsh levels were 5.5. In June last year they were 3.8. I am visiting the doctor tomorrow and just wondering what questions I should ask. Following

I have stage 4 endometriosis but I am currently really worried about my 15 year old niece who is currently experiencing severe pain commencing a week before her period and continuing for 2.5 to 3 weeks of the cycle. She's had so much time off school because all she can do is lie in bed when the pain

Monday the 10th of January was my first visit to the hospital in 2022. I'd taken a lateral flow test that morning and was thankful the result was negative. Because of Covid, I’d heard that my usual ward was closed, and I was to go the floor below which was partially open for volunteers to visit. I was

Monday the 10th of January was my first visit to the hospital in 2022. I'd taken a lateral flow test that morning and was thankful the result was negative. Because of Covid, I’d heard that my usual ward was closed, and I was to go the floor below which was partially open for volunteers to visit. I

Did anyone have? How soon did you notice a difference? Did you get pregnant ok after if so how long after

I don't know whether any of you may be interested in facts about famous people who found themselves in the same boat we all are in? I came across these details about Ingrid Bergman on Wikipedia, and thought I'd share the fact that she survived for eight years with MBC almost 40 years ago: "On 15 June

Hi friends--I have pure-obsessional OCD, but also depression, anxiety, and complex PTSD. I've been on all (and high-dose) SSRIs except Luvox over the past 25 years and tried augmenting meds (Abilify, memantine, Risperdal, Lamictal, Geodon, Zyprexa). I also have tried Clomipramine, ketamine and, deep

Does anyone have experience of bad intrusive thoughts and ocd from ages 19-25? I just turned 25 last week and my ocd is still kicking my butt. It's better but sometimes I feel like it'll never get better and I lose hope to keep trying (ideation). Essentially has anyone had a similar experience and noticed

Hi everyone! First time poster here. I was hoping some of you may be open to sharing your experiences, and any advice you have on the next step. My story: I'm 21, have been a registered nurse for 3 years, and I'm currently doing a graduate certificate that includes women's health. The reason for this

Hi again, Just trying to get a grip on what's going on around me. I've been on Lexapro, risperdal and buspar since last July. I can tell that the medicine has made me calmer but I also feel that it has changed me. I feel emotionally blunted, as in I pretty much have no emotions any more. No happy, no