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.
Ok, ok, so I'm new. Love having this board available because I soooo need some endo girlfriends right now. You really know what I'm going through (and then some!)
Sittn and waitn just posted about wanting to talk about something other than endo. Me too! So maybe we can all learn a little about each other to support each other in other ways too. :-)
Please post any and everything you feel comfortable (skip things you don't want to share) including:
first name (or stage name)
geography
married? kids?
pets?
best thing that happened to you in the last month
best thing that you plan to have happen soon (vacation? concert? other?)
number of surgeries (gulp)
favorite current pain management tool
hobby, plans for the weekend, something silly, other?
I'll start:
Erin
metro Washington DC area
married, no kids :-(
1 lovely cat
6 friends came to visit me after surgery and all brought food, balloons, flowers...it felt so nice and was unexpected because I've been so distant since the pain started.
vacation!!! we are going to a lovely carribean island for an awesome vacation in June. soooo overdue.
2 - well, only 1 lap, 1 D&C
sleep. percocet, heat pads, muscle relaxants
I love to travel and garden. We have this sillly flower this year called a red hot poker. kinda reminds me of end - this red hot poker in my body (giggles).
Sittn and waitn just posted about wanting to talk about something other than endo. Me too! So maybe we can all learn a little about each other to support each other in other ways too. :-)
Please post any and everything you feel comfortable (skip things you don't want to share) including:
first name (or stage name)
geography
married? kids?
pets?
best thing that happened to you in the last month
best thing that you plan to have happen soon (vacation? concert? other?)
number of surgeries (gulp)
favorite current pain management tool
hobby, plans for the weekend, something silly, other?
I'll start:
Erin
metro Washington DC area
married, no kids :-(
1 lovely cat
6 friends came to visit me after surgery and all brought food, balloons, flowers...it felt so nice and was unexpected because I've been so distant since the pain started.
vacation!!! we are going to a lovely carribean island for an awesome vacation in June. soooo overdue.
2 - well, only 1 lap, 1 D&C
sleep. percocet, heat pads, muscle relaxants
I love to travel and garden. We have this sillly flower this year called a red hot poker. kinda reminds me of end - this red hot poker in my body (giggles).
my name is sabrina
going into my senior year of college wanting to be an ob/gyn
im in the illinois area about 2 hours from chicago
in a serious relationship but not married or no kids
no pets but my guy and i plan to adopt 2 kittens
the best thing that happened to me last month was spending more time with my large family. ive taken some time off school and i really enjoy being less stressed lol
the best thing i plan is going on a vacation with my mother and sister to the bahamas. its a LONG needed vacation. my boyfriend and i will be celebrating our 1 year anniversay next month so im excited about that.
ive only had 1 surgery when i was 17 (now 21) and my ob/gyn refuses to do anymore
current pain tool is less stress. stress is the only thing that flares my endo. now that im taking time off of school im having less pain :)
i love love love music, traveling. i love humor and i dont take life serious. i love to play pranks and jokes on people. im terrified of heights yet love rollercoasters (weird i know lol)
nice to meet all you ladies :)
I am 26 and from Kansas
I am married (5 year anniversary in October), no kids. :-(
We have 2 dogs (a mini dachshund and a mut!) and one crazy cat.
I work as a paraeducator, so SUMMER BREAK finally arriving!
We're HOPING to make a trip to California this August for vacation.
I had two laps last summer. The first one my gynecologist suspected endo, as two softball sized cysts were showing up on sonograms. She realized she was in over her head after going in, closed me up and sent me to a specialist. Had my second one a few months later with the specialist. Now, after a year of Lupron, the specialist is encouraging a hysterectomy. :-(
Pain management... let's see... SLEEP, aleve, the fetal position, heating pads, lortabs/percocet (when it's extreme pain), hot baths!
I love being at the lake (or any other body of water!). Love boating, camping, water skiing, jet skiing, tubing, or just lounging in the pool!
I have been married 20 years
3 kids in 4 years- all teens now
no pets- (3 kids that close together was enough chaos)
We live in MI
My youngest, a daughter was confirmed and we had a wonderful party at our house
I'm singing in a concert with our praise band- Wild Olives on June 15th. I love to sing!
God willing, I'm going on a business trip with my husband to Belgium in September!
I've had 2 surgeries. My most recent was last Nov. where my endo was diagnosed.
I've been on nuvaring since late April. The pain is way better, but i've been bleeding or spotting constantly for about 20 days now and that I don't like. When I do have pain i use Percocet and Ibuprofen.
I love performing as does my oldest son. I hope to be in another community theater show soon. I also love riding in our boat.
From Ohio
married, no living kids, I've had one miscarriage and one failed IVF cycle hoping for kids soon. Next IVF cycle is in July
I have 2 puppies both shiba inus
I've had a really bad month last month, I was in my first IVF cycle that failed. The only good thing that happend was that the eggs that I did produce were good quality because my doctor didn't know if I'd produce good eggs with how bad my ovaries are messed from the endo.
I'm going to NYC for a girls weekend.
2- 2 laps
heating pads, hot baths, vicodin, ibproffen, fiber pills
I love decorating my house and spending time with my husband who is my best friend!!!
My name is Aaron and Im 23 years old engaged no children. I was just recently diagnosed with Endometriosis and I honestly dont know where to start.... It took them 2 years to diagnose me and 4 body parts and im still having hell. I just hope that this support group helps because only you guys will actually know how I feel.