Journal Entry for September 3, 2008
September 3, 2008 9:47pm
MKZ
8:33am, July 1, 2008
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About Me
MKZ
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Ray of Sunshine
hey - I am still on here! Hope all is well with you! I found some sciatic pain relief and am hoping to TTC soon.
I’m With You
Great post!
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Hug
thanks - I am kind of down lately, so your support helps!
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Ray of Sunshine
Not the best weekend, but still feeling better than I have in a long time! Hope yourewell.
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Hug
Thanks - I am so nervous. I will let everyone know how it goes.
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Close Endometriosis
I have never had any cycle related problems - really, no cramps or anything!! That was, until five years ago . . .a large endometrioma on my right ovary burst and I had emergency surgery. I had a follow up surgery that resulted in a diagnosis of severe stage IV endo. I have been on supression with OC since then and completed 1 (challenging!) year on Femara in 2007. I am currently pain free and have been for about two years!! Yay!!!
Treatments
- Extended-Cycle Birth Control Working / Worked
- I have been on Seasonale (continuously) for five years - it seems to be working fine with only only two bothersome side effects. 1 - I have brown splotches all over my face especially on my upper lip, which resembles a mustache when I get any sun on it. 2 - I have an incrediby sensitive sense of smell. Strong flowers, perfumes, etc . . .make me instantly and incredibly queasy.
- Femara Working / Worked
- Well, we won't know if it worked unless I have problems in the future. I was on it for 12 months - the side effects were horrible. I gained about 35 pounds, was very fatigued, had hot flashes, night sweats, joint pain, depression, nausea, headaches, hair loss, and difficulty sleeping. It took about 6 months for the side effects to totally cease. I am really struggling to lose the weight I gained and feel like I am still fatigued more easily than before the treatment.
- Surgery Working / Worked
- Laparoscopy to remove baseball-sized endometrioma (aka chocolate cyst). Cyst was removed and ovary was left in tact and fully functional.
Close Fitness Goals
Type: Compete in a race2009 Race Plan: 5K March 5K April 10K May 1/2 Marthon October
Treatments
- Running Working / Worked
- I always feel better when I choose to squeeze a run into my day.
Open Healthy Eating
I have been a vegetarian for 18 years!! Wow . . . it doesn't seem like nearly that long. I avoid processed foods along with dairy. I feel MUCH better when I don't consume dairy products. I eat consciously as often as I can. I always feel at my best when my diet is as "clean" as possible.
Treatments
- Organic Diet Somewhat Helpful
- I buy/eat organic when I can. I make a special effort to buy produce that would be difficult to clean well to avoid all of the chemicals applied during the growing season.
- Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful
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