Endometriosis Support Group

Endometriosis is a common medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus is found outside of the uterus, typically affecting other organs in the pelvis. The condition can lead to serious health problems, primarily pain and infertility. A major symptom of endometriosis is pain, mostly in the lower abdomen, lower back, and pelvic area.

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shesbittersweet 07/31/2015

I used to be a decently active member on here a few years back. Guess I forgot about this site but I am really wanting to give it a try again.

I think I'm just reaching out just wanting to know other people are there in my shoes. My endo/chronic pelvic pain is ruining and ruling my life now. There's so much that I could type but I don't even know where to begin. I'm sick of struggling through this.

Every day I wake up and wonder how the hell I"m going to get through the day. Or I wonder how long it is till I can go to bed and shut it all out. I'm 24 years old, it shouldn't be like this.

erinholmesdempsey 07/31/2015

Hi, I totally understand your situation. I've been dealing with endometriosis for ten years now. It started in my twenties and I've had two surgeries and am most likely going to get a hysterectomy to end this once and for all. It's no way to live. But there are options out there. I work with a functional neurologist and he got me out of pain with some herbal treatments for over two years. It just flared back up again. We've also been putting a Castor Oil pack on my stomach and although it doesn't relieve the pain, it detoxes your body so it works better. You also sleep like a champ. I'd be happy to talk about any of these options with you. But you definitely do not have to live like this. See your gyno ASAP and tell her you're sick of it. Good luck. Warmly,Erin

shesbittersweet 08/05/2015

Thank you for reaching out to me. It really means a lot. What is castor oil? I swear I've heard of it before but I just can't remember what it is. I'm very interested if it might be able to help with pain and definitely to sleep. I just moved to a new state so I'm in the process of trying to see somebody new and we all know how difficult that is.

Shelby-Hamel 08/29/2015

I am so sorry. I am 21 and in January I had a hysterectomy. It was something that I personally needed to get better. I also go to physical therapy once a week. Pelvic pain is very difficult to treat, especially if your pain is linked to stress. Stress will cause pain, and then the pain causes stress.

I was exactly like you. I was missing class all the time, calling out of work because I couldn't get out of bed. I didn't want to live anymore. I got so low that I felt I had nothing left to lose. I asked my doctor to take my reproductive organs. She reluctantly agreed, and we found that I also had polycystic ovaries.

Physical therapy and the surgery have done wonders for me. Before the surgery I wanted to die; I was tired of living that way. I think that you should have a talk with your doctor. Ask about physical therapy, try different forms of birth control. Weigh all the options before you do what I did. I tried everything I could try and it wasn't enough.

I firmly believe getting a hysterectomy saved my life and my quality of living. Best of luck to you.

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