knaiman

Close Endometriosis

It was known since the age of 14 that I had endo...I was diagnosed via a lap when I was 18. I don't like the medications, because I have found that none really work for me. And I am still in pain just about every single day. I am engaged to be married in 2009, so I am hoping I will be able to have children. My sister was not able to because of this monster.

Treatments

Aygestin Somewhat Helpful

When I have really heavy bleeding I will take it. I used to take 10 mg a day, but I hated the side effects. So now I just take it when I need to.

Femara Not Working

I was on it along with the Lupron at the same time and the patch. It didn't help which is what made the choice of having surgery.

Hysteroscopy Working / Worked

This was done before surgery to make sure I didn't have any fibroids.

Laser Surgery Not Working

Within weeks of my surgery I was bleeding and in pain again.

Ortho Evra Working / Worked

This is the only thing that has worked constantly for me. I have been on for 6 years continuously with no week off. The pills just didn't work for me

Surgery Not Working

It was the Laparoscopy.

Lupron Not Working

I absolutely hated this. I had the worst mood swings weight gain memory loss night sweats hot flashes in the world. I was on it 2 times once with the femera and ortho evra. And the 2nd with aygestin and ortho evra. I was still in pain so I didnt see the point of taking it when the side effects were that bad.

Crying Working / Worked

It is just good to let it all out. I feel sooooo much better, especially because there is not a lot of people that can relate.

Talking Working / Worked

My mom and my sister both had endo, so I talk to them about it. It makes me feel a little better that they understand, because none of my friends do.

Prayer Working / Worked

I pray every night for my health and my families health. Also that I will be able to have children. You just feel like if you don't have any one else to talk to God is always there.

Physical Exercise Working / Worked

I enjoy doing pilates on the days I feel up to it

Reading Working / Worked

My mom bought a book for me on endo, and ever since then I cannot stop finding things to read and doing research. It is the best way I feel to educate yourself and keep your options open.

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

My family, fiance, and friends are amazing. Especially my fiance he has stuck with me through everything and I cannot thank him enough. My parents are a big support for me, then always accept my decisions that I make with my endo situations.

Keeping Busy Working / Worked

I go to college and I work at a pharmacy, which is busy all the time. So it keeps my mind off of things. And sometimes I have so much to do I forget I am in pain.

Lupron Not Working

Hated this medication...made me feel crazy, emotional and wasn't really helping with the pain so I stopped. Maybe because I was 18 and my body was being put into menopause, but I hated it and wouldn't recommend.

Close Asthma

Treatments

Advair Working / Worked

Albuterol Working / Worked

Inhaler Working / Worked

Pulmicort Working / Worked

Singulair Working / Worked