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.
Hormones.
Is it really worth it for me to continue to take them?
I take so much medication to function. There is no way this could be good for my body?
Ever since I have been taking hormones - whether is be Lupron, Norethindrone Acetate, Quasense, Depo Shot etc. - I have not felt like myself.
When I wasn't trying to stop the growth, I was at least happy, but still in pain. Sure I couldn't function when my 10 day period came. Sure it would cause my body to cramp so badly that it blocked all bowel movements for over 32 hours. But I was HAPPY.
When I am trying to stop the growth, I am sad and in pain.
These last two years have been the worst years of my life. I battle pain on a regular basis. Not only do I have endometriosis, I have acid reflux, kidney stones, psoriasis, a gluten intolerance, allergies to MANY things and many other problems. I have also been battling depression and suicidal thoughts. i have been getting bad side effects like nausea and fibrocystic lumps on my breasts that have to be monitored.
To top it off, I overreacted on Saturday and ruined a relationship with someone that I cared about deeply because my emotions were so out of whack. I was in a happy committed relationship on friday and then lost him on saturday because of my anger and emotions.
I feel like the hormones take away me. The things that make me happy. about myself. about life. I would give anything to go back to the Caitlyn would didn't know she had endometriosis and didn't have to live on medication for the rest of her life.
I can't be the only one struggling with this... right?
Is it really worth it for me to continue to take them?
I take so much medication to function. There is no way this could be good for my body?
Ever since I have been taking hormones - whether is be Lupron, Norethindrone Acetate, Quasense, Depo Shot etc. - I have not felt like myself.
When I wasn't trying to stop the growth, I was at least happy, but still in pain. Sure I couldn't function when my 10 day period came. Sure it would cause my body to cramp so badly that it blocked all bowel movements for over 32 hours. But I was HAPPY.
When I am trying to stop the growth, I am sad and in pain.
These last two years have been the worst years of my life. I battle pain on a regular basis. Not only do I have endometriosis, I have acid reflux, kidney stones, psoriasis, a gluten intolerance, allergies to MANY things and many other problems. I have also been battling depression and suicidal thoughts. i have been getting bad side effects like nausea and fibrocystic lumps on my breasts that have to be monitored.
To top it off, I overreacted on Saturday and ruined a relationship with someone that I cared about deeply because my emotions were so out of whack. I was in a happy committed relationship on friday and then lost him on saturday because of my anger and emotions.
I feel like the hormones take away me. The things that make me happy. about myself. about life. I would give anything to go back to the Caitlyn would didn't know she had endometriosis and didn't have to live on medication for the rest of her life.
I can't be the only one struggling with this... right?
Lord knows I don't have the answers, but I'm more than happy to listen any time you need to talk=)
~~Pup
I know exactly what you mean. I've been on 5 different hormones since September. I don't even know what the real me is. I, too, wish sometimes that I didn't know I had endo. Sometimes I think I'm stuck in a mentality of always feeling like a sick person, regardless of whether I'm in pain or not.
I think I might need an anti-depressant, but I'm honestly too ashamed to ask for one.