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.
I have been on birth control since 15, diagnosed with endo at 12 and I started at 7 yrs old. I am 22 now. the past few years I have been living in hell and taking everyone with me. The pain, the drs apt. the swelling, everything about this. I am so sick of it. After 15 years of it all I am ready to stop. I am thinking about stopping birth control and dealing with it. I am afraid of the side effects I am having, and not being able to get preg. in the future. Any one have any ideas?
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I would suggest going to see the doc... if you are seeing a GP get a referral to the gyne...
try to see at least 2 different ones...
you have that right(docs like to think they are gods, they don't like being questioned in my experience)...
so when they tell you it is not necessary be persistent...
it's your body, your life, your right
let us know how it goes HUGS
I just recently started doing that and it seems to help. I was just diagnosed, however I have been dealing with this for the past twelve years or so and didn't realize what I had.
I had been on birth control to control the cramping since I was 15 and my symptoms didn't get unmanagable until I stopped taking the BC. I would also consider a Loestrin if youy are not already on one.
My experience was when I stopped birth control my symptoms multiplied. I did this several times over the past five years, wanting a break from the birth control and not realizing that this would let my endo run wild.
Unless you are planning to get pregnant within the next couple of months I would recommend staying on the birth control.