Wow...yeah, I remember when my gyno was honest with me too, and told me he didn't know what else to do. It was a good feeling in a way to know he was being honest with me and not just jerking me around.

Hi sweetie i dont know anything about the drug he has put you on but im glad he admitted he may not be able to help thats a big step for a doc...

Indeed it is.. as my parents have said (and I know this from experience too) some doctors drag you around taking all your money and knowing they can't help but can't admitt it to you or themselves! I'm just glad my gyno could be the bigger man and be honest =)

That is so amazing to hear! It gives the women who have poor doctors some hope!

About the Rx, it is a type of progestrin hormone birth control. Here is a link with info on it: http://health.yahoo.com/birthcontrol-medications/norethindrone/healthwise--d00555a1.html

Hopefully this will help with your pain until you can find a specialist. Progestrin based birth control seem to have a higher success rate in controlling pain in endo patients. You may have some typical side effects such as irregular periods, headaches, mood swings, etc. Not anything out of the norm. I'm currently on Mirena which is a progestrin IUD birth control and so far it hasn't helped but it can take a couple of months to "kick in". One of the side effects for me that can get pretty bothersome is nausea. I was told this happens because my body thinks it's pregnant so I actually experience "morning sickness" LOL!!! I keep it under control with an arsenal of ginger gum, ginger tea, Altoids, ( natural peppermint oil ) vitamin B6, and the occasional ginger ale.

Anyway, hope this helps. Take care and good luck! Let us know how things go with you new Rx!

SSWarning my gyno said it should stop my periods.. no periods = no pain in his eyes.. I guess I shall find out? Eager to see if it works! It's a 2 month trial.

I agree- SO SO SO glad he admitted it to me and was honest that he just doesn't know!

progestin helped me for about 6mths, i was pain free, then for some reason it stopped working, but was a nice 6 mths!

you need to find a endo specialist, esp if he doesnt have a lot of knowledge in this area?

Hi!

I just wanted to chime in and let you know that it's normal for your first period after your lap to be really painful. My first couple periods after my lap were excruciating. All I did was cry in bed for days. I also had stabbing pain for several months after my lap, but it did gradually get better. My lap was actually a year ago today and I'm in a much better place than I was a year ago. I still have pain pretty much every day, but it's tolerable and I can function. I'm always nervous it's going to get worse or I'll have a bad moment and cause a scene in public (do any of you ladies worry about that?), but for now I'm doing ok.

I just wanted to give you hope. It could still get much better!

My gynecologist told me the same thing in 2008 after having 2 laps and even more pain. I appreciated his honesty and that is why he is still my gynecologist! That is when I turned to the specialist in Atlanta at the CEC. My gynecologist at that point even helped me get my insurance to pay for it by telling them he could not perform the surgery that the CEC could. I am fortunate enough not to have any more problems since the Excision surgery. I brought my pictures back from the CEC to my gynecologist and he could not believe all the extensive work I had done inside!

Good luck!

Wow taters. Glad you have a dr who admits they are human. LOL! While it sucks they can't take your misery away 100% it's refreshing to know he is honest and with that being said knows what direction to steer you in. Now sure about the drug your on. Never heard of it. Hope it helps you.

~hugs

I called the professor today to get blood test results he ordered and I have an appointment tomorrow to get the results and have ANOTHER examination along with an ultrasound etc... I just wasnt some definative answers - apparantly now I'm not allowed to wait to see if the progesterone tablets work I have to go back to the professor (when my gyno wanted to see if the tablets would work) and I guess find out whats going on?

Luckily mum and dad extended their holiday and mum is coming with me tomorrow! =)