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Post by awayaround on Aug 22, 2011 12:56:39 GMT -5
Hi everyone. My name is Michelle and I'm 18 years old. I just joined the board. I was diagnosed with endometriosis about a year ago. I had been in pain for about five years and no one seemed to know what was wrong with me. Recently, the pain has escalated to new extremes and I find that I'm unable to get out of bed. I went to the gyno and she gave me birth control but after a month I started to experience side effects so stopped. I still have to go back to her. The main problem I have is my mom. I have a close relationship with her and she's just denying that I have this condition and I don't know what to do. First of all, she's very against treatment by hormones and she doesn't want me taking them--I couldn't agree more, but I see no other way. I don't know if it's this condition or the pills, but I've recently become more moody and been experiencing a slight inclination toward depression. I've cried myself to sleep twice already because I'm dreading the pain. It makes it worse that my mom won't trust the doctors. I don't know what to do...should I try a different pill? Should I get a high dosage of pain killers (I'm scared of addiction, though I'm very good at managing that sort of thing). I'm starting work in about two weeks and school in one week...I can't have this ruining my life more than it has. In high school, there were times no one believed me and they thought that I was just saying I was in pain to skip school. It was terrible. I'm scared of depression and I don't want this condition to ruin me. My friends and family love me for the happy upbeat person I usually am.
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Post by JC on Aug 22, 2011 13:15:59 GMT -5
Hello and welcome! You came to the right place! A lot of us aren't taking anything and are treating this disease naturally with diet changes, supplements and things like pelvic physical therapy and bio identical hormones. Definitely take a look around in the "Natural Treatment" section and see if you'd be willing to try the natural route. I don't take any medications or hormones and I'm completely symptom free from endo. This is really a great option especially for those of us who are very sensitive to drug treatments.
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Post by KSA on Aug 22, 2011 13:43:06 GMT -5
Welcome to the board. Alot of us had endometiosis in HS too but we didnt know what it was. Sorry you were diagnosed but I am happy to say the sooner you know the better off you are. Eating the right foods can make a huge difference and if your mom does not want you to take hormones and you agree than you are on the right board. We have a ton of girls here to support you and I am so sorry you are crying yourself to sleep. You have the entire world ahead of you do not let endo ruin it you can do what ever you want in life with this disease it takes working around a few things first but you can manage it.
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Post by painttheseconds on Aug 22, 2011 14:05:42 GMT -5
Hi and welcome. I'm so glad you found us. This is a wonderful and supportive community. I'm certain I had endo in high school, but like others mentioned I didn't know what endo was. I've always been told that my horrendous cramps are just part of being a woman.
Like Jenaya mentioned there are many girls here who deal with endo in a completely natural way. If you feel like that is the right decision for you then there are many different options you can try.
Personally I do hormones and the natural route. For the most part it's been a good combination for me. You are so young and have your whole life ahead of you. I'm sorry that you are going through this, but I'm confident that you can change things and feel better.
Take a look around the boards. There's plenty of information to gain and options to try. Take good care of yourself and I hope things start to look up for you very soon.
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Post by 1234 on Aug 22, 2011 16:09:57 GMT -5
Hi Michelle and welcome! I'm so glad you've found us and so glad that you're reaching out and trying to find solutions.
I'm sorry about the relationship with your mother--the tensions with friends and family members that arise from dealing with this disease is something that we often discuss. As a mother, it's hard for her to see you hurting and so she's probably dealing with the knowledge that you have endo in this way right now, not realizing that that is hurtful also. If you and your mom both want to try natural routes, maybe introduce her to this site with you, and you all can read through the natural section together and see what things you want to try? I'm doing completely natural also, after spending half my life on BCP.
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Post by Shannon Elizabeth on Aug 22, 2011 21:25:33 GMT -5
Hey girl I was diagnosed when I was 17 and I'm 19 now, but I've had Endo since my first period at 12. Getting diagnosed young is one huge advantage because then you can tackle it before it takes over your insides. Of course it totally stinks having to deal with it in the prime of your life. But you've come to a great place. I hope we can be of some help. Best Wishes
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Post by awayaround on Aug 23, 2011 0:49:44 GMT -5
Thank you so much everyone! You're really making me feel so much better about this!! I can't wait to get a plan started. (:
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Post by jessabug on Aug 23, 2011 1:36:58 GMT -5
Hi! So sorry I haven't got time to really say anything or introduce myself much but I just wanted to poke my head in and say hello and that I'll write back more when I've got the time! Hang in there!
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Post by hyperkilia on Sept 2, 2011 4:54:54 GMT -5
hmm I kinda found it the same for me, Im almost 17 and I was diognoesd last year, at first they put it all down to depression and the school would just tell mum to leave me at the school. one year I had so much pain mum took me to the hosp they thought I had appendisitis and took that out, but nothing was wrong and I was still in pain, I had to move hospital as they never helped. and now I have a really good Guyni I hope you find something out though, and it must be hard with your mum like that Im sorry.
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