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Post by gemstone on Mar 5, 2011 13:47:49 GMT -5
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Post by KSA on Mar 6, 2011 10:50:51 GMT -5
I have been reading a lot of articles in regards to bowel endo and liver,galbladder and appendix endo. I have to remember to post as I read them. One article I read about endo on the liver is that no blood test can be done to determine the function of the liver the looks of it from testing look normal. However masses are on the organ and keep it from functioning properly. I assume this is true with the bowel and other organs. Until the endo is spoted removed and sent to pathology we are stuck wondering why our organs do not work the right way. Excision surgery on the liver is the only way to remove the endo in a safe way. I will find the article and post it. Its very interesting and I think most of us that have endo in a variety of places would relate with the fact that we do not have normal function in these organs but still tests come back what docs call normal? It blows my mind.
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Post by gemstone on Mar 17, 2011 7:02:11 GMT -5
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Post by tomcatsgirl on Mar 17, 2011 7:42:08 GMT -5
interesting that iron can *feed* endo. 2 years ago @ my physical I had things checked cholosteral (sp) diabetes (sp) ect everyhting was great except my iron levels they were very high. The nusre asked if I took iron supplements and I do not. She asked if I eat alot of red meat and I barley eat any meat red or white it makes me gag. No reason for my iron to be high they just said lets re check in a few months. They didnt seem to be concerned.
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Post by JC on Mar 20, 2011 8:49:07 GMT -5
"Endometriosis and the neoplastic process" This is a pretty neat article. It aims to describe endometriosis as more of a cancer-like process called "neoplastic process." It also touches on the possibilities of why most endometriosis treatments don't work. I think this article is trying to shift the approach to this disease which is what I think it needs because our current treatment isn't working!!! www.reproduction-online.org/cgi/content/full/127/3/293
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Post by Karen on Mar 20, 2011 9:32:27 GMT -5
Thanks for posting that, Jenaya! It's a bit dense but this stuck out to me: "Furthermore, the emphasis on targeting the endometriotic lesion, by surgical removal or hypo-oestrogenic inactivation, does not necessarily correct the aberrant underlying molecular mechanism(s). This explains why current endometriosis treatment does not alleviate clinical symptoms in all cases, and recurrence is common."
Gives hope that researches are actually looking into this more and NOT just creating the latest and greatest version of lupron or BC!!
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Post by JC on Mar 20, 2011 9:38:51 GMT -5
lol yeah I read it and realized that it may be a bit too dense with scientific language. It basically draws parallels with endometriosis and cancer and how it all behaves exactly the same even down to the molecular level. Abnormal endometrial tissue uses the same enzymes as cancer, doesn't respond to natural cell death like it should, and it even builds its own vascular system like cancer does. I also liked how it explained how invasive endo can be on other tissues and how it can penetrate through other organs.
My doctor even said, "It's not cancer but it behaves just like it."
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Post by hellsbells on Mar 20, 2011 12:38:49 GMT -5
Interesting stuff. Trying not to get my hopes up too much that some serious research will get done, but I can't help it! I'm excited! I think this recent endo-awareness week has actually really got out there.
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Post by JC on Mar 23, 2011 10:24:33 GMT -5
This article is for Tigergirl. I hope this helps!
Surgical outcome and long-term follow-up after segmental colorectal resection in women with a complete obstruction of the rectosigmoid due to endometriosis.
Abstract INTRODUCTION: Intestinal involvement is reported in up to 12% of women with endometriosis. Complete large bowel obstruction is a rare complication of intestinal endometriosis. It is estimated to occur in less than 1% of the cases.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to evaluate the surgical outcome and long-term follow-up after segmental colorectal resection in women with a complete obstruction of the rectosigmoid due to endometriosis. In addition, the diagnostic work-up is described and discussed in view of the current literature.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: We present a case series of 5 patients with a complete obstruction of the rectosigmoid due to endometriosis who were finally treated in our hospital within a multidisciplinary endometriosis team. We retrospectively analyzed all patients with this condition who were referred in the period January 2000 to December 2006.
RESULTS: All patients (mean age 31.8 years, range 25-43 years) underwent emergency surgery resulting in a diverting colostomy before referral to our hospital. The principal diagnostic tool used was magnetic resonance imaging which demonstrated in all patients multiorgan endometriosis with complete obstruction of the rectosigmoid. Thereafter, all patients underwent a segmental colorectal resection by re-laparotomy. The diagnosis intestinal endometriosis was histologically confirmed in all cases. After surgery no major complications occurred. During a follow-up of 18-36 months, residual symptoms such as chronic constipation, deep dyspareunia and chronic pelvic pain were reported in 2 patients. No recurrences of intestinal endometriosis occurred. CONCLUSION: In our case series, segmental colorectal resection showed a favorable surgical outcome with no major complications. In the long-term follow-up, a limited number of residual symptoms were reported and no recurrences occurred. Intestinal endometriosis as a cause of bowel obstruction is often a diagnostic challenge mimicking a broad spectrum of diseases. It should be included in the differential diagnosis in women of reproductive age presenting with any symptoms of bowel obstruction. Magnetic resonance imaging is recommended as the primary imaging technique in such cases. In our opinion, these patients should be treated in a multidisciplinary setting.
Source information: de Jong MJ, Mijatovic V, van Waesberghe JH, Cuesta MA, Hompes PG.
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Endometriosis Center VUMC, VU University Medical Center, de Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Dig Surg. 2009;26(1):50-5. Epub 2009 Jan 21.
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Post by JC on Mar 23, 2011 10:33:09 GMT -5
Here's another one!
Pain, quality of life and complications following the radical resection of rectovaginal endometriosis. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the long term response, quality of life and levels of pain following the radical excision of rectovaginal endometriosis.
DESIGN: A cohort study.
SETTING: A tertiary referral centre for the management of advanced endometriosis.
SAMPLE: All patients who had undergone radical resection.
METHODS: Case note review and patient questionnaire.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Surgical complications. Overall improvement. Dysmenorrhoea, dyspareunia, dyschezia and chronic pain were measured using a visual analogue scale. Quality of life was measured using the EQ-5D questionnaire.
RESULTS: Twelve radical resections were performed by laparotomy, 48 by laparoscopy. Ten patients had a hysterectomy. Forty-eight patients underwent shaving of the pre-rectal fascia, two had a disc resection of the rectum, 10 had an anterior rectal resection. Two patients required a colostomy and two needed subsequent dilation of a stenosed anastomosis. Forty-four of the first 46 patients replied. The median follow up period was 12 months (range 2 to 22 months) and 86% (38/44) reported an improvement or whom 27 (61%) had a good response (pain completely gone or greatly improved). Patients having a hysterectomy or a disc or segmental resection of the rectum reported a good response and had a normal quality of life. Quality of life scores in the study group overall were lower than the background population.
CONCLUSIONS: Radical resection is an effective treatment for rectovaginal endometriosis. Hysterectomy and rectal resection were associated with a better response and quality of life.
Source: Ford J, English J, Miles WA, Giannopoulos T.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Worthing and Southlands Hospitals Trust, UK.
BJOG. 2004 Apr;111(4):353-6.
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Post by chicagogal2 on Mar 23, 2011 15:01:46 GMT -5
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Post by Tamela on Apr 1, 2011 20:02:22 GMT -5
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Post by Tamela on Apr 2, 2011 20:45:25 GMT -5
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Post by gemstone on Apr 25, 2011 9:00:12 GMT -5
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Post by gemstone on Apr 27, 2011 15:26:49 GMT -5
I got this section from an article in the Daily Mail: Modern toilets are bad for us, suggests research. A study published by Israeli scientists in the journal Digestive Diseases and Sciences revealed that squatting instead of sitting is a more natural position, and requires less straining. This in turn reduces the risk of bowel problems such as haemorrhoids and diverticular disease. Both cause painful swellings in the gut. Dr Charles Murray, Secretary of the British Society of Gastroenterology and consultant gastroenterologist at the Royal Free Hospital, says that for the majority of us, opening our bowels is one of those things we don’t often think about, but it is ‘actually a complicated physiological process’. He advises patients who are having trouble with bowel movements to place something under their feet while seated on the toilet, as this helps to simulate the squatting position. He explains: ‘Placing a six-inch footrest under your feet and leaning forward on a regular sitting toilet may help, and this effect could be achieved to a lesser extent with toilet rolls placed under the feet. ‘Raising the feet in this way on a regular basis may well result in shorter visits to the loo and less straining.’ Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1380504/Seven-daily-sins-Shower-day-Rinse-brushing-teeth-These-healthy-habits-devilishly-bad-you.html#ixzz1Kl0OcVanI know I have a whole host of amusing ways to help everything on it's way out of the door, but thought this may help some girls who are having BM troubles and not sure where to start!!
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