Endo symptoms or not?

[Penelope29]

Hi. I have been suffering from pain in my lower abdomen, hips, back, legs and flank ( especially the right side). I have heavy periods and what I believe is severe pain during ovulation. Over a year ago I went to the GP after an UTI. After that, my symptoms worsened, mostly the pain which is referred throughout all the areas I mentioned. I had blood test, urine test and abdominal ultrasound and all came back clear. GP thought it could have been kidney, liver issues or ovarian cysts but as all came back clear I struggle to be taken seriously. I need ironed endometriosis but my GP seemed to dismiss it. What can I say or do to be taken seriously? Thanks

[Char411]

I had the same with my GP. You have to remember you know your body best, my GP kept telling me it was my bowel and IBS after a few appointments back and forth and clear scans and blood tests I asked him to refer me to a gynaecologist. I told him I was sure the problem was gynaecological. You are within your rights to ask to be referred. Be warned there can be a long wait, I waited 9 months and that was with 2 referrals, I also saw a gastroenterologist in that time and he said it was endometriosis. After 18 months of tests (all of which clear, even the MRI), referrals and waiting I was finally diagnosed in May via a laparoscopy. At one point even my gynecologist said it wasn’t endometriosis as my MRI was clear, you just have to keep pushing for answers.

Best of luck x

[Bdgjdjd]

I have heavy periods and severe pain during period after three years of getting dignose for endometriosis I develobed severe pain during ovulation. When i say severe pain means I cannot walk I cannot eat i cry like crazy and their is someone have to hold me I cannot pee it is like an impossible thing for me i always go to the doctor and they suggest Urinary catheterization for me every time . I have very big belly because of bloated even i am too skinny ❤️ I have stage 4 because I suffered from endometrioma which is an endometriosis cyst