admin | August 2, 2008
Question: I’ve been told that endometriosis can spread outside of the pelvic area and I even heard of a woman with endometriosis who’s lung collapsed every time she had a period. Can endometriosis really spread to the lungs? Answer: Yes, while it is rare, endometriosis can grow in the lung… . This is also known [...]
admin | July 29, 2008
Hi, I am really hoping for some feedback before my scheduled laproscopy, which is 8/29/03. I am going to Vegas with 9 other people within a week of the time of the laproscopy, and was wondering, if it isn’t a mistake to have this done before I go, or reschedule for after. I am also [...]
admin | July 28, 2008
Hi im new to this site! I have had endometriosis for many years now, last year was the actual diagnosis with the surgery to follow. Things went well, im only 19 and was very scared that one day i will not be able to have children. It seems as this year goes on the pain [...]
admin | June 27, 2006
Hi! My name is Mandy and I am 22 years old. Five years ago, I was suddenly and unexpectedly doubled over in extreme pain. I had always had heavy periods with major cramping, but never pain at any other time. I spent the entire night throwing up. The next morning I informed my mother and [...]
admin | July 15, 2005
i was diagnosed with endometriosis on march 17 2005. my doctor started my lupron shots after my laproscopy and the side effects have been pretty horendous. i was just wondering if anyone else has had some problems with the shot. not long after my first shot i developed hot flashes, mood swings, leg pains, severe [...]
admin | June 15, 2005
From the day i started my period (age 11) it was non stop pain, i remember being off school for weeks at a time with the pain. My doctor was great and put me on the pill at 14 and i totally forgot my pain untill i was 20. After i moved to the uk [...]
admin | May 4, 2005
When all of this started I was 19 years old and just having some pain and swelling. After all the pain and doctor’s appointments and exams, I thought that I was crazy. My step mother is actually who had the idea that it may be endometriosis. The doctor’s never even considered it. But sure enough, [...]
admin | March 12, 2005
I am tired of pain. I have polycystic ovaries and endometriosis. Besides that I have two herniated discs and have had two back surgeries. I cant work because I am always in pain. I am frustrated because my family still doesnt grasp the pain I am in and wants me to do normal stuff everyday. [...]
admin | January 19, 2005
I have joined this group in an attempt to get info on what to expect now in the aftermath of surgery. I had a laproscopic operation last Thursday, Jan. 6th, which lasted over 3 hours, unveiled stage 3 endometriosis and took 60% of one of my ovaries. My follow-up appointment with my doctor is this [...]