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.
So it has been 2 months since I started having severe pelvic pain. I was put on birth control by my gyno last month and still no relief. The medications they have given me are not working very well any more. I have tried pushing for the lap, but I keep getting refused. Most days it is hard to walk, I have missed work. My doc said that the earliest he would even CONSIDER doing the surgery is mid October. Just kinda ranting right now.
How do you ladies manage this pain? I have tried using a heating pad, taking showers, taking my medicine... nothing seems to be working. Any help is greatly appreciated.
How do you ladies manage this pain? I have tried using a heating pad, taking showers, taking my medicine... nothing seems to be working. Any help is greatly appreciated.
I don't really have much more to suggest than what you have already tried. I can say that exercise actually helps my pain a bit, it only helps for a couple hours and some days I am way too sore to go to the gym, but I take what little relief I can get. Also, have you tried playing around with your diet? Everyone is different and some foods bother some people and others not at all. Common trigger foods for endo pain are gluten, eggs, red meat, caffeine, alcohol, processed sugar, high fat foods, dairy...there might be more but I can't remember right now.
I am sorry you are suffering so much, I hope you feel better soon!