|
Post by KSA on Oct 25, 2010 14:18:35 GMT -5
Since I am still full I am walking around like Im pregnant LOL I know one of my patrons is going to say how far along are you? A Colonic should help and my girlfriends massage therapist will massage the belly to help with bm. CT did show spots on my liver and although the doc blew it off I am asking for a lap from my Obgyn to see what the hell is going on in there. Celiac test has not came back yet I know this souds horrible as I would never want the disease but I hope it come back that I am so I have a answer to all of this! Then deal with it and move on Im fine with adding another problem I am full of them I just need to know what the hell I have.
|
|
|
Post by KSA on Oct 27, 2010 15:57:19 GMT -5
UPDATE~ Saw doc today she put me on a new med that was approved recently for bowel endo Amtiza once a day, High fiber, Gluteen Free Diet. She is referring me to the Cleveland Clinic for a lap on my bowels, bladder and for the spots on my liver, and a eventual surgery in the near future to remove it. Once we find a doc there I will know more~ She expects me to start the BM moving in the next week believe the black stool was possible blood but as we do not have a sample it is suspected, She is predicting a alot of weight loss once things start moving so Im not to be alarmed. I have alot to do but Im ready to get it done and move one~ I start my tummy massages in the morning~
|
|
|
Post by hellsbells on Oct 27, 2010 16:42:04 GMT -5
They work! Sometimes I do that when I'm lying in bed before I get up and I really think it helps! Good luck sweetie xx
|
|
|
Post by Karen on Oct 27, 2010 17:37:13 GMT -5
Good, glad you have a bit of a plan now. I know surgery isn't a fun idea, but you've postponed long enough, and it'll be nice to be in the hands of someone that knows endo, right?
Will be interested to hear about this new drug you're on. Any awful side effects that you're aware of?
|
|
|
Post by KSA on Oct 27, 2010 18:17:02 GMT -5
She has me on a very low dose right now I have taken one and so far I am fine:) I plan on eating a little this evening when I get home it is suppose to make the food move:)
|
|
|
Post by omaklackey on Oct 30, 2010 13:29:19 GMT -5
Is it a bad thing when you take the maximum dose of laxatives (doctor prescribed) and nothing happens. ugh... I'm sure it will work eventually but it sure gets old. I hope I can get a good GI doctor this time, I'm finally ready to try again and they are getting me a new recommendation for a GI doctor. I'm having really bad upper gastro issues as well and I'm on the strongest dose of my current antacids. I'm hoping the diet changes I've been making will help but many days I just don't even want to eat. I used to never be able to skip meals without getting sick no I find myself just not eating.
|
|
|
Post by Tamela on Nov 28, 2010 21:34:11 GMT -5
I am wondering if what is going on with me is endo related. I am NOT on my period. Yesterday I took a nap, woke up around 3pm and my low back was in so much pain, I couldn't walk. It has gotten somewhat better today but am not going to work tomorrow and have been bed ridden all day. This afternoon I had a bowel movement and it did NOT hurt or anything and I wiped (sorry if TMI) and there was a fair amount of blood on the tissue. As of now, (about 5 hours later) it is still bleeding but not as much. I don't have any staining on my underwear but when I got to the bathroom and wipe back there to check, I have some blood on the tissue. My husband thinks it's hemmorroids but Ive never had them before. I put some preperation H on there. My rectum feels a tiny bit sore, but not bad. I also am having some bladder discomfort and my pee smells like horse pee. (really strong). Although I dont feel I have a bladder infection. I feel like I have no idea what all of this is. I haven't had this much stuff going on all at once. Does anyone have similar situation or can explain this to me? My thoughts are of course that it must be endo related but haven't had earlier experience like this (other than my low back being very painful). Thanks....
|
|
|
Post by cherry on Nov 29, 2010 6:35:23 GMT -5
Any bleeding from your bottom is worth checking out with a doctor asap, there are so many reasons and so many reasons that would cause concern that it's just best to get it looked at. It sounds like a lot of blood Also get your urine tested. With the back pain and strong smell it sounds like a possible infection, are you getting enough water? Hope you feel better soon.
|
|
|
Post by hellsbells on Nov 29, 2010 13:00:35 GMT -5
My rectal bleeding has sorted itself out since lap and treatment, but it could every day, not just during a period. After my sigmoidoscopy I was told it's relatively normal but I don't buy that. Go get it checked out - it may be nothing, it may be something that needs attention/can be sorted.
|
|
|
Post by gemstone on Nov 29, 2010 17:45:48 GMT -5
I have rectal bleeding every month just during my period. I know the blood is not from haemorrhoids as I apparently have one but it hasn't bled for months! Also I can feel the blood trickling down and waiting to come out (if that makes sense and isn't too gross!!) The pain I have is lower back pain, and during my period it's so bad I can't stand upright.
As everyone says, no rectal bleeding is normal and you should have it checked just to put your mind at ease.
|
|
|
Post by Tamela on Nov 29, 2010 23:39:12 GMT -5
Thanks for all the replys. I couldn't get in to see my doc today but tomorrow morning I have an appt with an acupuncturist for my back. I wasn't doing too bad today. Took another bowel movement, no blood. Around 3pm my temp got to 99.6. I also got a headache. My back however started doing better. ? I also realized ( from being asked) that I haven't been drinking enough water so I did somewhat better today on that. I also slept for three hours this evening which seemed to help but till running a temp 99.6.
|
|
|
Post by Tamela on Nov 30, 2010 16:17:00 GMT -5
Went to acupuncturist today. Was really interesting. He felt my pulse and explained a bit to me about what he is looking for. He is familiar with endo. He said that instead of my digestion flowing down it flows up. He asked if I get headaches a lot. (yes) and if I have a problem with constipation(yes). He then proceeded to stick the needles in. He asked questions about my cycle, heavy clotting, ovulation, etc. abdomen area is inflammed. Let me tell you I have been to four other Acupuncturists and this one by far was the best. I felt instant relieve on my back but then my liver started hurting and he stuck a couple more needles in me and the pain was instantly gone. So weird. I am feeling a lot better. In a couple hours my husband is taking me to my naturopath and we shall see what she says. I am running a temp of 99.0 today which is down from yesterday. I
|
|
|
Post by chicagogal2 on Nov 30, 2010 21:07:17 GMT -5
Sounds like you found a great acupuncturist who knows what they are doing! Stick with it, I'm curious to see how your next period will be with these treatments!
|
|
|
Post by Karen on Nov 30, 2010 21:43:01 GMT -5
Oooh, cool!
|
|
|
Post by Tamela on Dec 1, 2010 0:20:41 GMT -5
Yes. I am going to see him again in three weeks. He gave me some herb to mix in hot water twice a day. I saw my naturopath today ( well my regular one wasn't there). He feels that it is in fact due to my back vein flared up from the injury I had in 2007. He also gave me a rectal exam. First one I have had. He found a fissure ( tear in the tissue). He however feels my back pain is due to my back, not my cyst or endo. I disagree because I'm ovulating. Based on my pain however he gave me Vicodin and an anti inflammatory drug which is making me happy at the moment because I'm more pain free than I have been in four days!!!! I normally don't opt for the drugs, but I've had enough and have hit my tolerance level!! I hope I can get back to work soon. I can't stand being inept for this long! Argh.
|
|