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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Manchester, UK

Hi I'm new here and really need some help

I have painful periods, heavy and irregular. Bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, pain with bowel movements sometimes, frequent need to wee, nausea, headaches all the time. Constant dull ache in my lower stomach and back. But sometimes get shooting pains in my right side.

My ultrasound scan came back negative but I'm still in pain and feel tired all the time too. I'm seeing a gynae soon but I'm scared I might need a laparoscopy.

Please any help and… read more

September 1, 2017
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Laparoscopy is the best answer for a proper diagnosis. Took me a few years of terrible pain. Doctors eventually discovered that I have deep infiltrating endo and mostly rectovaginal. After the laparoscooy the pain has definitely subsided, won't completely disappear though. All the best with your decision.

September 11, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I literally had the same experience. My ultrasound came back normal as well. But my gyne told me that endo can't always be seen on an ultrasound. I haven't had a laparoscopy yet (it's been 9months) so don't get too worried about that just yet. There are other treatment options. Your gynaecologist will be your best source, so make sure they are good! :) best of luck.

September 3, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Yes it def sounds like u could have endo. If not u def have something going on

September 2, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

@dnotkov thank you, do you think it's possible I have endometriosis

September 1, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Agree with above. Laproscopic surgery is the only way to get a true diagnosis. And definitely find someone who does excision and who will also take care of adhesions

September 1, 2017

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