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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kDeezy 03/26/2013

I always hear people describe gas pains as "just" gas. And I used to think, well, maybe I'm just a wimp with a low tolerance for pain! Of course, this was before I was diagnosed with Stage 4 endometriosis and now, of course, I know that I'm not a wimp.

When I get gas pains, they are awful. They are sharp and stabbing and they take my breath away and double me over. They are almost as bad as the pains I get during my period, but they don't last as long. Does anyone else experience this? I don't have any other digestive issues except I tend to get constipated from pain meds and get diarrhea with my period. TMI. Whatever. Deal with it :)

Nellysgirl 03/26/2013

I don't get gas pains often, but when I do, I feel like I'm being stabbed in the chest with an ice pick. I then try to hold my break because it hurts too bad to breathe. I have found if I can take a breath in big enough (through the awful pain) that it shifts something around and doesn't hurt as bad. I have IBS, and it also gets worse with AF. It's almost like my cramps hit a nerve that says "I can't tell if i'm hurting cuz I have to poop or just cuz its my period. "

Christine1976 03/26/2013

I get that too!! Sometimes I even feel like I'm having chest pains but its really gas!! It doesn't last long but if I don't take an anti gas pill then it will keep happening for awhile. It happens whenever but I do find it happens a lot when I lay down!

felana 03/26/2013

I get gas pains, more in my abdomen than chest though. I'll be fine one minute walking around the store and then boom, I need to find a place to sit and wait for it to pass...preferably an empty bathroom so no one notices! I turn all white and feel like passing out...it's awful!

I think but do not know that some of it had to do with endo on bowels, or maybe it's just IBS? I've not been diagnosed with IBS or anything though. There are definitely certain foods that set it off (almost like a minor allergy or something) so I avoid those. It's been better since my last lap so here's hoping it stays that way.

deleted_user 03/26/2013

OMG kDeezy I have totally felt your pain!!That doubled over,sharp stabbing pain is the worst!I usually take my heating pad and wrap it around a pillow and hunch over it,trying to breath through it!THANKFULLY I have all boys in my house,so gas is just an everyday thing here!!lol!!Right now I seem to be getting this everyday after I eat :(( Does gas x work for you at all?I haven't tried it yet.
I hope your feeling better soon!TOOT TOOT!
PS I don't think there's such a thing as tmi with us girls:)))

deleted_user 03/26/2013

I completely understand what you are talking about. I have horrible GI issues from the endo and gas pains would be just another joy that comes along with it. And, yes they are painful (not mention an embarrassing issues to have). I have used gas x and it does seem to work. Also, it sounds crazy, but I absolutely believe that juicing veggies and fruits has really helped as well. Also, I stay away from gaseous foods that I know bother my stomach like onion, and broccoli (so sad, I love these foods). Feel Better.

kDeezy 03/26/2013

I am so glad to know that I'm not alone! I will definitely take everyone's advice and try GasX. I am dying laughing at the toot toot...and I have actually wanted to buy a juicer for a long time now. I guess now I have another excuse!! Thanks ladies :)

deleted_user 03/26/2013

I am in love with juicing (although, do not always have time to do it ). If you haven't seen it yet, there is a documentary called Fat, Sick and nearly dead, which is about juicing and how it can heal. And if you have Netflix you can get it from them (it even might be on youtube, but I am not 100% sure about that). I have been completely convinced of the power of juicing since seeing this documentary. BTW, if you like ginger, then you will love it juiced smells AMAZING too! (also doesn't hurt that it is anti-inflammatory) :-)
sorry for the rant but I love juicing!

deleted_user 03/26/2013

I have gas pains and digestive issues often,especially right before and during my period. Sometimes my gas pains are so severe, I literally feel like I am having a heart attack where the pain is centered in my chest and then moves to my left arm. I have learned to talk my self through it; that its only gas. I have also, like others, been trying to stay away from gassy foods. What I find helpful in preventing gas or at least decreasing its intensity is drinking herbal teas like chamomile.

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