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pain meds
Apr 14, 2015 7:11:58 GMT -5
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Post by racheljapi on Apr 14, 2015 7:11:58 GMT -5
Hi all, I'm currently in the process of diagnosing my endometriosis. Going on two years and from what I've read here, that's no so bad.
Anyway, at this point I'm in constant pain (5 or 6 out of 10 all day every day) and it is starting to make daily life difficult. I take antiinflammatories but they don't anything for me. I have two small kids and I'm having a really hard time keeping up. I'm exhausted, hurting, and frankly a but scared.
I'm getting an MRI Wednesday and once the results are in my doctor is going to schedule a laparoscopy. I figure I have at least a month before we figure out the next step. Hormones didn't work for me. I'm currently taking allurene.
I'm normally very active, working out four times a week and running around all over the place with my boys. I can't do either anymore. Even sitting in a car for a long period of time becomes extremely uncomfortable. I get shooting pains down my legs...
Anyway, I'm open to just about anything: meds, dietary changes, certain exercises... I just need to take the edge off before I bite someone's head off. Chronic pain sure does have a way of making you cranky.
Thanks!
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terceltina
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Post by terceltina on Jun 1, 2015 18:11:04 GMT -5
Howdy, I had my endo surgery last August, a laproscopic procedure. Before that point, I was living on pain medication, and feeling tired and just worn. I'd had a decent diet before surgery, but not an endo specific one. After my surgery, I have cut out most of the high-estrogen type foods, like soybeans, flax,sweet potatoes, hormone filled meat, dairy, and most wheat. What I really enjoyed, in my recovery phase, was learning how to dance. It's a mellow activity that stretches and is good cardio, and fits my personality more than yoga. Maybe it's just me, but I think a lot of recovery is about being happy, and doing things that make you happy. After any surgery, there can be this heavy oppressive feeling, and one has to take care of themselves in the moment so the weight of all the worries and fears can be released.
I hope your diagnosis goes well. I never believed I had endo up until I woke up after the surgery and saw the photographs the doctor had. But ever since then, I've had more energy, more strength, and no chronic pain. I didn't even know that normal people didn't live with that abdominal discomfort until I was free of endo.
Because I'm shy, I bought myself Star Wars Kinect, which has an entire section dedicated to nerdy star wars dance competition. I recommend it for anyone who wants to have some fun, and dance, but doesn't want to be out in public.
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Post by malloryst on Aug 19, 2015 14:36:17 GMT -5
Hey Ladies! I have been dealing with stage 2 Endo and multiple ovarian cysts for 8 months now and I have recently started a gluten-free diet. I also practice gentle yoga and stretching and I do a lot of walking, when I'm feeling up to it. I do though, have to take a few different prescription painkillers. I take Norco 10mg for when its really severe and Meloxicam everyday for inflamation. I just started the Lupron injections which the doctor says should make me pain free in about a month. I am hoping to not have to undergo any serious operations. I also steer clear from estrogen high foods like terceltina mentioned. xoxo
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