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Post by ktwildermuth on Jun 26, 2012 19:55:48 GMT -5
I had a lap two months ago and have been cleared to do everything that I was doing before the surgery. I had felt so much better until about a week ago. I am now having constant ovary pain, stomach pain, feel super sick, headaches, and extreme exhaustion. Have you every had any of this going on? I know it's not my period or ovulation due to continual birth control. I don't have the time or money to go to my doctor right now but don't know what to think. Help?
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Post by faithh on Jun 26, 2012 20:03:22 GMT -5
I know when you are having pain the last place you want to be is seeking the help of a doctor especially when you are busy but - its really important you get it checked out especially since you've already had a lap and you may be having complications from it.
I know I had severe pain and I waited 3nights before going in for it and they finally decided the pain was so bad they needed to hospitalize me. So go figure, waiting ended up costing me more time, money and energy.
Feel better soon!
xxx
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Post by Karen on Jun 26, 2012 20:14:17 GMT -5
First off, if you're really not feeling well, I'd encourage you to at least call your doctor and describe what's going on. Any chance you're just coming off pain killers? Those can be a nightmare to come off of. Another thing to consider is your activity level - are you over-doing it? Even a few months after surgery, your body is still recovering and may fight you when you try to get back to normal. How's your diet been? Any changes there recently?
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Post by ktwildermuth on Jun 26, 2012 20:47:35 GMT -5
We moved a month ago so we are now an hour away from my Gyno... she is always so hard to get ahold of as well. I know I should get checked out but don't have much time or money to go just yet. I have not taken any pain killers for about a month now. I haven't done any physical activity out of the norm. My life right now consists of laying by the pool and sleeping. I have been trying to eat a lot healthier and green. I had already cut out gluten in pasta since we eat a lot of that. I found the other day that when I had soy milk instead of non-fat milk the pain wasn't that bad. I have found that my pain really comes on about an hour after I eat every meal. I am just really scared that the surgery didn't help and I will need more surgery. What other diet changes should I make?
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Post by semicolon on Jun 26, 2012 22:20:47 GMT -5
I had a weird episode of nausea and back pain for a week 2-3 months after surgery, but it resolved so I blamed adhesions. I think it is worth a call to the doc even if it takes some effort to get her. I'd be concerned if it is everytime you eat, it may be more digestion related. Are you eating enough proteins & carbs? I'm really sensitive to fiber so too many veggies throw me off (it sounds backward, I know!).
My other thought is even on the BC you can have hormonal fluctuations that mirror when your cycle would have been. Some folks with breakthrough bleeding see this. Maybe try tracking symptoms just to see?
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Post by ktwildermuth on Jun 27, 2012 11:44:28 GMT -5
We have been really really tight on money so I haven't been eating that healthy due to finances but after this weekend we can afford to go grocery shopping again so I will pick up some more proteins and carbs. I am not a big veggie fan so I have been trying to stick to fruits and soft foods.
I have been on this birth control since January and haven't had a period since then either due to taking it continually. It's nice to know that I won't bleed or be really forming endo while on bc. My concern now is that we are planning on trying to start a family in December and I am concerned to go off the BC.
Can adhesions and endo form while on continual birth control? I feel like I should know this but I don't.
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Post by MustangGtGirl on Jun 27, 2012 16:43:16 GMT -5
I had surgery May 14th and still feel some twinges and pulling. My Dr say's all is ok except my open insision so I think I may still just be healing. You may just not be healed inside yet 100%
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Post by Karen on Jun 27, 2012 17:22:29 GMT -5
Yup, adhesions can form no matter what - they are the body's response to being messed with and don't react to hormones. I've read they typically start within 3 days of surgery and get tougher with time, which is why it takes some of us a long time to really feel them. And, yes, endo can grow while on birth control, though it's hit or miss who it affects and who it doesn't. Some can be on BC for years and keep endo totally at bay, and some can be on it continuously between surgeries and, despite, still have new endo growths.
If you're concerned about starting a family, there may be a few things to consider now so you/your body is more prepared. First off, diet changes can do wonders at balancing hormones and reducing inflammation, two things that are pretty important when making babies! Gluten, dairy, and sugar seem to be some of the biggest offenders. And just cutting back on them won't do the same, as much as we'd all love. We have success stories of women trying to conceive and within a month or two of diet changes, finally get a positive pregnancy test!
Second, check out the fertility book in my signature. It's chock full of info about your cycle, fertility indicators, and everything else you need to make a baby or trouble-shoot why things aren't happening. If you can get a head start on the reading, you may feel much more confident about knowing your body's signals when December rolls around.
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Post by DeAnna on Jul 7, 2012 22:31:58 GMT -5
There is lots of info on the endo diet on here. There is also a book that you can buy if you can swing it. When you can afford it, you really should follow up with your doctor. They can do an ultrasound to determine if there is anything going on with your ovary. They may also change the type of birth control pill that you are taking. Best of Luck.
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Post by ktwildermuth on Jul 11, 2012 12:14:56 GMT -5
I called my doctor and they said I would have to drive down to see her. I really don't have the time for an hour drive for a 15 minute appointment. I am wondering if there may be something wrong with my stomach or intestine or what not as well as the endo. The symptoms are slightly different than before but still pain in the ovary as well... I am so frustrated at being sick all the time. Could there be something wrong with my stomach that would affect my ovary as well?
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Post by MustangGtGirl on Jul 12, 2012 16:16:08 GMT -5
If you have a good Dr and the pain is that bad it may be worth the drive. I wouldn't put it off.
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Post by ktwildermuth on Jul 16, 2012 21:58:45 GMT -5
I went to the doctor today and she said that she would guess that the endo is forming again, causing my pain:( She recommended me to a fertility doctor to talk about further treatment and so we have a working relationship before we get pregnant. She also recommended that my husband and I get pregnant as soon as we can. We really want to have a family and are going to start trying to have a baby as soon as I finish the next week of my birth control. Thank you guys so much for the encouragement and thoughts!
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Post by Karen on Jul 17, 2012 21:38:32 GMT -5
I'm glad you got a referral to someone that should be able to treat you. Keep in mind, though, you may not need fertility treatment! We have lots of members that have been able to get pregnant naturally, though some may have taken a while. I have to admit, I HATE it when doctors put pressure on women to get pregnant to 'treat' endo. I was probably asked at least 3 times if I thought about starting a family... and I'm very single! Fertility can't be predicted by symptoms alone - there's a lot more to take into consideration - so I don't get why they try to rush us.
I hope you make some progress and start to feel better soon!
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