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    endo4life78

    Female, 31
    Niantic, IL, USA
    Member since June 10, 2008

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      My name is Kimberly, I am 30 years old. I was diagnoised with endo at 19 years old. When i had a laproscopy for removal of a grapefruit sized cyst. I was also diagnosed with PCOS at that time. In 2000 and 2001 I had laproscopies. In the past 7 years i have been diagnoised with fibromyalgia and also thyroid problems. I am currently going to college part time to get my associates in psychology. I have had chronic pain that was excruciating. I have stage one endometriosis.

      My name is Kimberly, I am 30 years old. I was diagnoised with endo at 19 years old. When i had a laproscopy for removal of a grapefruit sized cyst. I was also diagnosed with PCOS at that time. In 2000 and 2001 I had laproscopies. In the past 7 years i have been diagnoised with fibromyalgia and also thyroid problems. I am currently going to college part time to get my associates in psychology. I have had chronic pain that was excruciating. I have stage one endometriosis.

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    • I’m With You

      From KalikaLuka October 4, 2008

      Kim My New Friend, Nice to meet you and hang in there cause I am right there with ya!!!

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      From BlackBeltKat32 September 6, 2008

      Hey, thanks for the hug. I have hypothyroidism as well but have it under control with levothyroxine. How are you feeling with yours? Hope you have a great weekend!

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      From redangel1 September 5, 2008

      Hi! I too have thyroid issues and endo and suspect fibro. I am in the process of trying to get a few medical things figured out. Looking forward to chatting more! Hope you have a peace filled, pain free night!

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      From sarahhopes September 5, 2008

      thanks for the hug, we both got endo and fibro, wow, fianlly someone around my age w/the same problems, and u've had those wonderful laps, me 2!!!!!!!!

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      From nikki32 September 5, 2008

      have a nice weekend!

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    • Close Fibromyalgia

      My name is Kimberly, I am 30 years old. I was diagnoised with endo at 19 years old. When i had a laproscopy for removal of a grapefruit sized cyst. I was also diagnosed with PCOS at that time. In 2000 and 2001 I had laproscopies. In the past 7 years i have been diagnoised with fibromyalgia and also thyroid problems. I am currently going to college part time to get my associates in psychology. I have had chronic pain that was excruciating. I have stage one endometriosis.

      Treatments

      Acupuncture Not Working
      For me acupuncture cost alot of money and provided little relief for my symptoms.
      Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
      Love the heated pool i work out in. I lessens the pain.
      Cymbalta Working / Worked
      No side effects for me. I works.
      Elavil Working / Worked
      Still use it everynight to help me sleep. thanx god for it. I would not sleep without it.
      Heat Working / Worked
      Neurontin Working / Worked
      Still taking it helps
      TENS Working / Worked
      Helped a little but my pain is to widespread for it to help.
      Ultram Working / Worked
      Did not work at all. Hated it.
    • Close Endometriosis

      My name is Kimberly, I am 30 years old. I was diagnoised with endo at 19 years old. When i had a laproscopy for removal of a grapefruit sized cyst. I was also diagnosed with PCOS at that time. In 2000 and 2001 I had laproscopies. In the past 7 years i have been diagnoised with fibromyalgia and also thyroid problems. I am currently going to college part time to get my associates in psychology. I have had chronic pain that was excruciating. I have stage one endometriosis.

      Treatments

      Aygestin Working / Worked
      Worked but had side effects of hair growth on face. I took it to stop the chronic bleeding with i had bleed for 1 whole year.
      Extended-Cycle Birth Control Working / Worked
      Tried and tried and tried. None of them worked for me. I take depo-provera
      Hysteroscopy Working / Worked
      Worked for about 2 to 3 months then my pain returned.
      Laser Surgery Working / Worked
      Had it in 97, 00 and 01. the pain only stops for 2 to 3 months and then returns.
      Provera Working / Worked
      althought my weight gain with depo is an issue i haven't had a period in the last 4 to 5 years i have been on it. Love it better than lupron.
      Surgery Working / Worked
    • Open Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

      My name is Kimberly, I am 30 years old. I was diagnoised with endo at 19 years old. When i had a laproscopy for removal of a grapefruit sized cyst. I was also diagnosed with PCOS at that time. In 2000 and 2001 I had laproscopies. In the past 7 years i have been diagnoised with fibromyalgia and also thyroid problems. I am currently going to college part time to get my associates in psychology. I have had chronic pain that was excruciating. I have stage one endometriosis.

      Treatments

      Aldactone Working / Worked
      Love it atleast hair on my face doesn't grow fast and i don't have that many zits
      Depo-Provera Working / Worked
      works for me.
      Laparoscopic Surgery Somewhat Helpful
      Had 3 so far.
      Metformin Working / Worked
      Helps me not be ravishly hungry.
    • Open Hypothyroidism

      Just got diagnoised with hypothroid. Yeah! I already have PCOS and that caused me to gain weight. I mostly noticed that my hair felt hard it wasn't soft at all. And i was really sleepy which is normal for me. I didn't notice how bad i felt til i started taking the medicine and then it was like, oh that is why i have been feeling this way.

      Treatments

      Synthroid Working / Worked
      Working. Helping me lose the weight i have put on because my thyroid wasn't functioning.
    • Open Lesbian Relationship Challenges

      Hi my name is kimberly. I came out at 19 years old. I never dated in high school but i dated after. My last relationship only last 6 months and then it ended. I found out she was cheating. I haven't been in a relationship for awile but my health conditions have put my night life on hold. I still stay up late i just don't go out very much. I am just looking for friendships and to share what info i may have with you.

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