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| Endometriosis pain back a month after surgery?? | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis six weeks ago after constant lower right abdominal pain. ...
A: First, let me say how sorry I am that your pain has recurred, and so quickly at that. ...
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| Endometriotic cyst | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I am 32 years old and from India. I am married with a 5 year old son. I have been suffering from ...
A: Yours is a 2 part situation. First, you've indicated that you have been diagnosed with PCOS (aka ...
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| Endometriosis after hysterectomy | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I had a hysterecotmy 2 years ago, one ovary removed 8 months ago due to cysts. I have had a ...
A: and I apologize it took so long for me to get back to you. The system often does not notify me in a ...
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| pros and cons of lupron injections after hysterectomy and lapo of endo, adhentions and scare tissue | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I had a complete hyst in April of 06 followed by lapo in April of 09. After my 2 week check up from ...
A: I am really sorry for what you've been going through. Please know you are not alone. I need to ...
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| Menstruation | 4/20/2009 |
Q: is it normal to get really bad cramps backaches chest pain bloating and diarrhea for about 3-4 days ...
A: While many women and girls may experience some minor discomfort during their cycle due to ovulation, ...
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| Endometriosis | 3/18/2009 |
Q: i am an endometriosis sufferer, just lately when i need to urinate i get a severe sharp stabbing ...
A: I'm sorry for what you are experiencing. I hope you are on the road to recovery very soon. While I ...
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| Desperate | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I am saddened and angry with the way woman are being treated when they are diagnosed with ...
A: After dealing with - and working in - this disease for more than 20 years, please know I completely ...
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| Recurring Pelvic Pain | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I'm 23 yrs old and went to the E.R. about 3 weeks ago, with the diagnosis of a ruptured ovarian ...
A: First let me say I'm sorry it took so long for me to reply. I was not given notice from the system ...
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| Pain after Hysterectomy | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I had a hysterectomy when I was 25 due to endometriosis. I have no ovaries, uterus, cervix, ...
A: although I am so sorry to hear of your experience lately. Unfortunately, hysterectomy is not a cure ...
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| Endo in belly | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I've had two endo surgeries with one of them consisting of bowel resectioning. The endo in my belly ...
A: , Happy new year! Thanks for your patience; I was not notified of your question until this ...
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| Possibility of endo | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I have a few questions about endo. I get very strange symptoms around my period, or when I'm ...
A: I'm sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I appreciate your patience! I totally understand ...
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| leg pain and endo | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I was wondering can endo cause pain in your leg below the knee? I have this achy feeling in my leg ...
A: While Endo can cause a myriad of symptoms, even those seemingly unrelated, the location you mention ...
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| ER Visit | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I am 47 years old. I went to the ER the other nite with severe abdominal pain. The Drs. could not ...
A: I am very sorry for what you have been going through. Extreme pain, whether radiating or localized, ...
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| girlfriend | 10/2/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend and I have been sexually active for awhile now but recently she has been very tight ...
A: Oral contraceptives can and absolutely do cause vaginal dryness...lack of lubrication would ...
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| Endometriosis | 10/1/2008 |
Q: before i just used to get abdominal pain then it affected my back and now my knees, before and ...
A: though I am sorry it was Endo that brought you here. My first question is, when was your last ...
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| Endometriosis and Chance of Having Children | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I will be 22 here in a couple of weeks and was diagnosed with endometriosis about a year and a half ...
A: So sorry to learn about what you've been enduring. You wrote: >[I] was diagnosed with ...
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| Doctor didn't give any other tests! | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I went to the OB/GYN a few months ago, presenting with pelvic pain. I had never in my life had ...
A: I'm really sorry to hear about your situation and hope you find resolve ASAP. You asked: >>1. I've ...
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| Endo? | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have been having pain in my upper left side and back (about and inch under the ribs) This ...
A: First let me say how sorry I am for what you've been dealing with. I hope that you find speedy ...
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| lupron post hysterectomy | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I recently had a hysterectomy (3 weeks ago). My doctor wants me to take Lupron injections for 3 ...
A: Sorry to learn of what you've been going through. Use of GnRH analogs (specifically Lupron) in ...
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| Endometriosis... No help from Gyno | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I've had pelvic pain for many years now. I'm 18 years old, and with my few years of pain, I'm ...
A: I'm glad you wrote. I'm sorry that you have been subjected to such mediocre (at best) care from ...
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| post-op nodule? | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I had a lap just a week ago (not too serious endo, all removed). I had 4 incisions. Doc prescribed ...
A: Definitely call your doc now to be on the safe side. It might be normal post-op healing - or it ...
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| Endo pain | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I had a partial hysterectomy in March of 2007. I was pain free for about 6 months. Then it started ...
A: I am so sorry, however, to learn of your experience. Unfortunately, many women continue to have ...
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| Prescarcol Neurectomy vs. Hysterectomy | 1/23/2008 |
Q: OK, I am going to be 22 in March. I have 2 kids. ANd In august I was diagnosied with endo. by a ...
A: Sarah: Thanks for writing. While I cannot tell you what to do, I can tell you that hysterectomy is ...
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| endo | 1/22/2008 |
Q: i had patial HYSTERECTOMY in 1998 for endo. it helped alot. 2000 went back for severe adhesion ...
A: Priscilla: Sorry to learn of your ordeal with this insidious disease. While I cannot speculate or ...
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| endo after hysto | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I had a Complete Hysterectomy 2 years ago. Recently I have felt similar pains I was having ...
A: Mara: Sorry to hear what you've been dealing with over this disease. It is entirely possible to ...
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| endometriosis and preterm labor | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I am 27 years old, I have had painful periods since I was 16 years old. At 16 I would throw up from ...
A: I am sorry for what you have been enduring. I wish you luck with your upcoming laparoscopy. While ...
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| IMPORTANT!!! | 11/18/2007 |
Q: i got my period when i was 10 and started getting very bad cramps when i was about 12 or 13. my ...
A: and thanks for writing. Happy Thanksgiving! Cramps that are debilitating are never normal and are ...
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| endometriosis pain | 10/31/2007 |
Q: Can the estrogen (estradiol 2mg/day) I'm taking allow the endrometriosis I had to continue to cause ...
A: Endometriosis is not "reactivated" by HRT in the sense that people might think...it needs no ...
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| ENDOMETRIOSIS | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I have been having pain in my lower pelvic area and I have already had a complete Hysterotomy in ...
A: Sorry to hear what you've been going through. I hope you have better days and speedy healing ahead. ...
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| Endo | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I'm 16, I reached menarche at 12 and for the last 2yrs I have been experiencing severe period pain. ...
A: Sorry for what you are enduring. Yes, it absolutely could be Endo and even has some of the classic ...
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| endometriosis | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I was diagnose with severe endometriosis and i have been trying to have a child what are my options ...
A: I am sorry to hear you are experiencing difficulty related to Endometriosis. Please know you are ...
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| hystorectamy | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I had a sub total hystorectamy in July 06 and am now returning to have my ovaries and cervix removed ...
A: So sorry for all that you've been enduring. You certainly have been through the wringer, and I hope ...
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| severe pain with sex | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I have endometriosis and I have always had painful sex but the pain is so severe now that I have ...
A: I'm so sorry for what you've been enduring. I actually had pulled together an article on this exact ...
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| Endo | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I started my periods when i was 15 and i am 30 now. I have always had irregular painful periods. ...
A: While your symptoms are classic, hallmark signs of Endo, one question that immediately comes up is, ...
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| endo in the nasal area | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I have been becoming more and more ill over the past 5 years. I am now bedridden for 3 weeks each ...
A: I'm very sorry for what you've been enduring. This manifestation of Endo, while extremely rare, ...
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| Not sure if this is ENDO | 7/9/2007 |
Q: To say that the last 19 months of my life has been rough would be an understatement. 19 months ago ...
A: You surely have been through a tremendous amount of pain and stress! The only way to know for sure ...
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| Endo after TAH/BSO | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I am in absolute shock to find out that endometriosis can return after having EVERYTHING taken out. ...
A: Susan: Excision is the best option for surgically removing disease. This differs significantly ...
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| endo after LASH | 7/4/2007 |
Q: Previous to my subtotal laproscopic hyst, due to abnormal bleeding and left ovary being removed ...
A: and Happy 4th of July! :) No, it's not ridiculous at all! It is your body and your treatment ...
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| endo after LASH | 7/3/2007 |
Q: Previous to my subtotal laproscopic hyst, due to abnormal bleeding and left ovary being removed ...
A: Nancy, and thanks for writing. I'm so sorry for what you're going through. I am unclear by your ...
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| HRT after Hysterectomy for Endo | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I'm 37, and I had a complete hysterectomy on 11/30/06 for severe endometriosis. Because my doctor ...
A: I am sorry to hear of what you've been experiencing. A couple of things immediately come to mind. ...
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| Partial Hysterectomy | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I had a partial hysterectomy 6 years ago and I'm experiencing heavy cramps and low back pain and I ...
A: I'm sorry to learn of what you are experiencing. Anytime a woman experiences deep/heavy cramping, ...
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| left untreated | 6/19/2007 |
Q: What risks am i taking by not getting officially diagnosed and leaving this disease untreated
A: If you suspect Endometriosis for reasons *other* than symptomatic features (in other words, you ...
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| Endometriosis and tubal..period now late..possible pregnancy? | 6/17/2007 |
Q: .my name is Krissie and I am a 33 white female. I have had two normal vaginal births, the last one ...
A: I am so sorry for the pain you've been having and for what you're currently experiencing. While ...
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| endometriosis | 6/15/2007 |
Q: This would be my third surgery in the past three years. The first was a laparotomy and the second a ...
A: and thanks for writing! First, the easy answer. YES, there is absolutely a connection between ...
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| Pelvic Pain | 6/4/2007 |
Q: The doctors are pretty sure I have endometrosis. I've had two cystectomies in the past year. The ...
A: I'm sorry for what you've been dealing with. I'm going to assume that the obvious things have been ...
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| Diagnosed with adenomyosis | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I had been diagnosed with adenomyosis 4 yrs back.That time I was also trying to conceive and was ...
A: >>I had been diagnosed with adenomyosis 4 yrs back.That time I was also trying to conceive and was ...
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| Endo while pregnant | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I am 25 weeks pregnant and had major endo feeling pain a few nights back and was told that it was ...
A: Congrats on your pregnancy!!!! Many docs who do not fully understand the disease will often tell ...
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| Endo & Laparoscopy | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I was diagnosed with Endometriosis in February after a Laparoscopy as I had been experiencing lower ...
A: I am very sorry to learn of your symptoms and diagnosis; however, please know you are not alone. ...
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| Should I Be Worried? | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I'm not sure if you can help me with this but let's give it a try. 2 months ago I went to a new GYN ...
A: Jenna, and thank you for writing. I am sorry for what you have been enduring. I would absolutely ...
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| Can Endo Return after Hysterectomy? | 5/6/2007 |
Q: I had a hysterectomy in Oct. 2005 due to severe endo that was highly debilitating. I have been ...
A: and thanks for writing! If one were to adhere to the antiquated, erroneous "retrograde menses ...
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| Could this be endo?? | 5/2/2007 |
Q: constipation, Back aches and I get these extreme sharp pains in my crotch almost feels like someone ...
A: While Endo can only be diagnosed for certain via surgery like the laparoscopy, symptoms can be very ...
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| Endometrium 1.5 CM and Endometrioma in cul-de-sac | 4/30/2007 |
Q: After explaining my pain and other symptoms to my doctor he went me for sonogram where if was shown ...
A: I am sorry for what you have been enduring. Normal endometrial thickness for a menstruating woman ...
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| post total hysterectomy endometriosis | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I have had a complete hysterectomy following unsuccessful Lupron treatment for severe endometriosis. ...
A: Endometriosis persists after hysterectomy because hysterectomy removes organs, not necessarily ...
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| Lower abdominal pain | 4/22/2007 |
Q: last week i went to visit my ENT doctor,but never got to see him,because I was taking by ER staff ...
A: Tania, and thanks for writing. I'm sorry for what you've been going through. It absolutely sounds ...
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| on endo | 4/13/2007 |
Q: is it safe to undergo surgery just to removed the endo cyst on my right ovary. i was diagnose with ...
A: Surgical drainage and removal of endometriomas are the recommended treatment for the most successful ...
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| Just one thing I forgot | 4/13/2007 |
Q: I just asked you a whole bunch of questions but I wanted to add something. I was diagnosed with ...
A: Endometriosis has long been linked to autoimmune diseases and disorders. There is not a doubt in my ...
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| I have some serious questions about endometriosis | 4/13/2007 |
Q: . I read on your profile that endometriosis is not cured by a complete hysterectomy. I guess I am ...
A: You certainly have been through an ordeal. I will try to help by taking you through your questions. ...
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| Endometriosis and infertility | 4/13/2007 |
Q: I have had painful periods with rectal pain for years. The only time it was better was when I was ...
A: I'm so sorry for what you've been dealing with. The course of action makes sense in the context ...
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| Endo at 6cm | 4/6/2007 |
Q: I'm 32 yrs old, married and no child yet. was recently diagnosed to have 6cm endo. im currently ...
A: Jenny, and thanks for your question. I apologize for being unable to get back to you sooner, as I ...
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| Endometriosis Board | 4/4/2007 |
Q: How are you? My name is Maria and I have had endometriosis for five years. I have stage four, have ...
A: Maria - I found your post in the "question pool" and wanted to respond in the hopes that I can help. ...
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| Indented stomach | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I was diagnosed about 6 years ago. since then, i'v had 5 laps, i was on lupron for 2 yrs, now i get ...
A: I am sorry for what you have been enduring in relation to this insidious disease. Depo-SubQ 104 is ...
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| endometrosis | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I have symptoms of endo but i also have a high white blood cell count. Is high amount of white blood ...
A: You don't say how high exactly your count is, but here is some basic info which might help you ...
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| Lupron | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I have stage 4 Endo. I was diagnosed over 10 years ago. My future goal is to have another surgery ...
A: I'm sorry for what you've been going through. This is not an easy (or financially simple to treat) ...
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| Headed back to the doctor | 3/26/2007 |
Q: A little history on me: I was expereiencing extremely painful periods since, well, I started ...
A: I am sorry for what you have been dealing with, but glad you reached out. It is important when ...
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| symptoms of endo? | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if I could get your help. I have experianced very painful periods since giving birth ...
A: I am sorry for what you have been enduring. I am particularly sorry for your recent pregnancy ...
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| ENDOMETRIOSIS CBCP | 3/18/2007 |
Q: I have had two excision surgeries for endometriosis The last surgery was done by a well known ...
A: I am sorry that you have begun experiencing pain again. Even after careful and meticulous excision, ...
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| thickened endometrium | 3/13/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help. I've been having my periods regularly, but they've been worse than usual. I'm ...
A: I was glad to hear from you, but I'm so sorry for what you've been enduring. While I can't say ...
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| Pain in the right pelvis | 3/13/2007 |
Q: Just today, I used a pregnancy test to determine if I am pregnant but the result is NEGATIVE. My ...
A: again, J: Thanks for keeping me posted. At this point, given the outcome of your test, I would ...
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| Pain in the right pelvis | 3/10/2007 |
Q: I feel a pain in my right pelvis. I don't know what it is, but previously, before I gave birth, I ...
A: : Thank you for writing. While I can't diagnose you, I can offer you some information to help ...
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| Endo and Hysterectomy | 2/26/2007 |
Q: I just went through a radical hysterectomy because my doctor made it seem like that would be a cure ...
A: Julie: I am sorry that you were misled into thinking hysterectomy would cure Endometriosis. That ...
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| Endometriosis | 2/25/2007 |
Q: What can I do to help a loved one who is suffering form this disease? Specifically, what can I do ...
A: You are to be commended for reaching on out your loved one's behalf. Endo can be an incredibly ...
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| Bleeding | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I want to apologize for being so frank with my question but I guess you talk with a lot of women so ...
A: >>I want to apologize for being so frank with my question<< Never apologize for asking frank ...
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| Husband Is A Fixer | 1/29/2007 |
Q: I was recently talking to my husband about having another surgery for my Endo. He may be selling his ...
A: I am so sorry to hear of your experiences with this disease, and I'm glad you wrote. I understand ...
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| vaginusmus and childbirth | 1/28/2007 |
Q: My wife and I have been married many years. She has acute vaginusmus, and contracts her vaginal ...
A: I am sorry to learn of your wife's difficulties. Your wife is correct in that she is unable to stop ...
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