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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Running and endometriosis

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I have noticed over the past couple of years that running is starting to get more and more painful. Now maybe I should give some history, I love to run. I ran cross-country and track in highschool, I ran in college and did marthons while in the military. The pain was off and on in college so I didn't think anything of it, started getting worse and worse while in the military. I was finally diagnosed last year with endometriosis after a lap and a doctor that actually listened to me and didn't tell me that I was crazy or just trying to get attention. Now I can't even run a mile before the excruciating pain kicks in. It feels like my large intestine is fighting with dull blades and trying to escape from my body. The last time I tried to run a couple of weeks ago I ended up on the ground in a ball for over an hour unable to move except to clench my fingers and toes. Then the pain lasts all day just on a lower level. Is this something that is common and if anyone else has experienced this is there anything that helps? I miss running, there is nothing else like it when it comes to exercise.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am by all means not a runner. But I have read and heard some reviews on exercise. Some doctors will tell you "exercise! it's a great pain reliever!" while our sisters tell us that it is just too painful. I can't be on my feet for too long (and imagine that running would make it worse) without experiencing pain. If you really miss your exercise, and want to play around with maybe taking some non-narcotic pain relievers, maybe an NSAID like Aleve before you run--go to a local track at a high school (if they keep it unlocked) or some larger gyms have half-tracks rather than going around a neighborhood away from your car. That way, if it starts to be unbearable, it won't be far to your car so you can sit comfortably and get back home easily.
amberlink09
amberlink09
Any kind of cardio kills me, I used to go to fitness classes on a weekly basis but now it leaves me in horrible pain like yours. I've been doing pilates lately, its a surprisingly good workout and you can choose how intense you want to be with it and leave out anything that effects your endo. My favorite thing about working out is that it just clears my head, which pilates does for me. Since anything cardio puts me in pain I can't recommend anything just like running, I'm sorry!
whyme123
whyme123
You are not alone. I can not ride my bike or do anything else that worked those muscles. The only thing that does not hurt them is swimming. I believe the pain we have with exercies is because of adhesions. With me I have a history of adhesions binding an ovary to uterine wall. Every the push and pull of a grocery shopping cart would cause alot of pain. There is really nothing you can do about it. After 6 surgeries grocery shopping no longer hurts but I'm scared to try anything else. I've been pain free for 7-8 months so I will just continue walking as my exercies and going up and down the stairs in my house.

Good luck
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