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.
Hi All and Happy Friday!
So I am wondering who has had any success with ways to combat all the pain and fatigue without medication. I have been taking tramadol for a while, but it doesn't seem to be helping with the pain a whole lot anymore. The one thing I did like about it is it did seem to give me energy (not sure why), I know people react differently with different medications all the time. But, all that being said, I do like how the tramadol makes me feel and my doctor has been warning me about the possibility of addiction so I really feel like I should stop taking it. I haven't taken it in a couple of days now, I am just so worn down. I did also just have mirena put in on tuesday and once the cramps and bleeding stopped, I am feeling really good besides being tired.
I am kind of an idiot when it comes to things like good nutrition, and I know that maybe starting to eat good foods could make me feel better. Does anyone have any experience with this or have any suggestions? I try to stay away from caffeine because I used to drink it like all day every day and ended up with kidney stones twice. No thank you.
I have also started to exercise regulary (with the exception of this week because of the mirena) and noticed that it usually leaves me in more pain than I was in before. not cool.
thank you all for all your input. this is really the only place I feel that I can come and talk honestly about everything that is going on :)
So I am wondering who has had any success with ways to combat all the pain and fatigue without medication. I have been taking tramadol for a while, but it doesn't seem to be helping with the pain a whole lot anymore. The one thing I did like about it is it did seem to give me energy (not sure why), I know people react differently with different medications all the time. But, all that being said, I do like how the tramadol makes me feel and my doctor has been warning me about the possibility of addiction so I really feel like I should stop taking it. I haven't taken it in a couple of days now, I am just so worn down. I did also just have mirena put in on tuesday and once the cramps and bleeding stopped, I am feeling really good besides being tired.
I am kind of an idiot when it comes to things like good nutrition, and I know that maybe starting to eat good foods could make me feel better. Does anyone have any experience with this or have any suggestions? I try to stay away from caffeine because I used to drink it like all day every day and ended up with kidney stones twice. No thank you.
I have also started to exercise regulary (with the exception of this week because of the mirena) and noticed that it usually leaves me in more pain than I was in before. not cool.
thank you all for all your input. this is really the only place I feel that I can come and talk honestly about everything that is going on :)
Chocolate is def a no go and I only drink water, decaf tea or Vitamin water Zero Lemonade.
Basically try to go as natural as possible with no added extras and preservatives. I also cut most meat out of my diet besides seafood and the occasional chicken.
Good luck!! I hope this helped!