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Post by ouchy2 on Mar 10, 2011 22:39:03 GMT -5
The worst pain I had in 24-hrs of labor (even with pitocin) felt exactly like what my periods felt like. On the monitor, the contractions were irregular and just how it felt during a period on the worst day. I did not pass out from the pain while in labor, though, so I can't say it was really comparable to the worst day. I would like to experience labor without pitocin and see how endo and natural childbirth compare as well.
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Post by jem on Mar 11, 2011 16:31:12 GMT -5
OmG... I forgot what that Pitocin was like. Yikes I hated that. Unfortunatly docs want to speed things up. In my case it didn't work because my tailbone was in the way and would not flex. Wish they knew that before I went through the whole thing again with my second. I try to tell people don't get Pitocin. It was horrible for me too. Way too fast and way too close together no chance to breath... I totally hear you
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Post by steffmo on Dec 17, 2011 10:32:54 GMT -5
I was so grateful for this thread, I was wondering the same thing myself regarding labor. But in my reading I felt i had to share something with all of you... I was diagnosed with Endo in 2008 and was told all the same things about pregnancy bringing relief from my symptoms. Just want you all to know that I am nearly 8 months pregnant now (Had no problem getting pregnant) and while i did get a short break from the pain and digestive complaints, my symptoms started back up again around month 6. I tried to talk to my doctor about it and as much as I like her, she insists that I'm just experiencing "typical pregnancy pains" and that "as you know Endometriosis is dormant during pregnancy". If I thought that the pain I am in now was really just from pregnancy, I would be sincerely worried. I don't bother arguing with my doctors or pushing my point with them. Even if they did believe me, there isn't much they can do to help. I know that I have a strong pain tolerance and I'm sure all of you do and we Endo girls are not prone to fainting over a little gas pain. From the research I have done, some women do get a break from the pain, some don't, and some have it worse during pregnancy. Just know that you should trust your own bodies as you are the only expert especially with such a sneaky disease. Have faith and keep sharing your stories. Its all we have until these doctors figure out how to really treat us. God Bless.
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Post by ahaynea on Dec 20, 2011 3:58:11 GMT -5
I have had 5 children; 3 with potossian(induced labor) and 2 naturally. I know that when your body is forced to go into labor versus your body starting naturally you will almost always have contractions that are more intense, last longer, and come more closer together. (sometimes coming so frequently that there is only a few seconds between them; making labor much more difficult than natural because women get no rest in between contractions. One reason this occurs is because every woman's body is different and the amount of potosium varies; so if they give to much it will make for harder labor. From my experience, I would have to state that having "induced" labor is much harder than having natural labor. Now the actual pain from "pushing/birthing" a child is quite different than the pain of contractions. Some woman say that the pain from contractions was more painful than pushing the baby out; others say the complete opposite. I really do believe that is feeling is very individual for every woman. A lot of things factor into what choice a woman describes as worse. (the length of each, the size of the baby, if labor includes back pain,the intensity, duration, and frequency of contractions, if induced, etc). I also agree with other women on the site by saying that having different transitions during the childbirth experience does help with the pain. When your in labor and waiting to dilate to 10 you have the knowledge that the contractions will be over at some time and it will be time to push; so you have something to get to; another step in the process. As with the pain of endo, childbirth is one of those pains that are very indescribable. I find it hard explaining what one or the other feels like when asked. I know that most woman feel the same way regarding childbirth; I am not sure about endo, but I would guess it would be the same. Both of these pains are intense and not like any thing ever felt before, therefore being hard to compare with other pain. On pain scales they are both 10+'s for me. I have suffered with undiagnosed endo and have lived with the excruciating pain getting stronger and coming more frequent for 15 years. During pregnancy I experienced no pain from the endo; and that is the way it is for MOST woman; because as you know our ovaries are not making estrogen during pregnancy. When describing the pain from endo and the pain of contractions I would say they are very similar; actually they feel the same in many ways. Contractions will often cause at some point, usually the worst, nausea and or vomited. I am not sure about this but I suspect it may be related to the body going through so much and the intensity of the pain. Some woman during labor like to sit in the tub when having contractions, some hospitals have Jacuzzi bath tubs. Lots of the same methods we use for dealing with the pain from endo we can use during labor. If you are thinking of getting pregnant I will give you some good advice...Learn the proper breathing techniques for dealing with contractions; (either from a birthing class or a book). Imagery & meditation can help; but I believe as one other woman responded, "at the end the pain is so intense you want to kill someone". But you do get to start pushing then and your focus changes so contractions don't seem so painful. The pushing/actual birthing makes you feel a lot of pressure, usually on your back. You may feel burning or ripping in the vaginal area when the baby actually comes out. Some (most) woman today will have the epidural shot; I can't give any info on that as I have never had one. My daughter did with both my grandchildren and I can tell you the difference in pain for my daughter and the way she was reacting changed drastically from before she got the shot to after she got it. I do believe back in my days they may have given us something vaginally that just numbed the vagina on the outside; but maybe I am just thinking of an epidural. The mere fact that there is a prize at the end of the road I believe makes it easier. Knowing that it will end at some point (even though it seems like it is never going to stop) also helps woman cope with the pain. Also knowing that millions of woman have done it, lived to talk about it AND actually do it again helps too. All of these factors make the pains of childbirth and pains of endo very different yet also similar. Endo is very unpredictable and we sometimes never know when we will have a bad episode. With endo there is no baby "reward" we get in exchange for all our suffering. Endo does not end with the delivery of a baby. Endo makes us feel down, tired, and weak most of the time and we never know for how long the particular episode may last. If it is undiagnosed endo, our fears of the "unknown" can also affect the way we receive and respond to pain. Although I find the "feelings" caused from the pain of both things to be similar; I would never tell anyone to not have a baby because it hurts too much or of fear that it may hurt like endo. A baby/child is more than worth that pain; and our minds and bodies naturally make us somewhat forget exactly what the pains of childbirth felt like. The other thing I would like to point out is the way we are feeling at the time of these two situations is completely different. Your excited and happy when having a child. Endo makes us depressed, causes self-esteem issues, sadness, hopelessness, etc. So the way our bodies and minds receive and react to the pain is different than childbirth. And even though I don't like to believe it let alone admit it, I think our minds and the way we feel may have something to do with our pain. I did read another woman's story about her endo, which she had for quite some time before having her first child. When in hard labor, the nurse was surprised that she was handling the pain so well and actually asked her how she could tolerate the pain so well, which she replied by telling the nurse "I've had endometriosis for 10 years. Oh yeah something else; I think the pain "feels similar" because it is generally coming from the same area, and has effects on the same organs. Hope this helps others, I know it is a lot of information, but both subjects I have much experience in. Endo isn't anything compared to having a child; but having a child is nothing compared to Endo. Good luck to everyone trying to have a baby! Merry Christmas to all as I don't know if I will make it back on until after X-mas. April (feeling pretty good lately) the endo seems to have taken a break this past week and a half, giving me time to rest and revamp for the next episodes. Plus bake. My husband have made 11 different homemade cookies/candies!! That's amazing for me.
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