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Should I Ask My Doctor To Refer Me For A Laparoscopy?
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Hi all, I'm new here. I have had crippling period pain for 20yrs, which always came with diarrhea & bad back pain. For the past 4 yrs the lower back pain has been awful and lasts all day, every day
I have tried physio, X rays for my back pain but nothing helped. I actually googled and came across this website where others said their pack pain was related to endo. Could I perhaps have endo? I am going to see my GP today, should I ask him for a Laparoscopy? The period pain I can deal with but… read more

posted July 29, 2018 (edited)
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Yes, endometriosis can cause back pain and GI issues. For many years, when I was not on birth control, my back always hurt before my period, and I had GI issues once I began my cycle. At the time, I did not realize these were red flags for endometriosis. Even though I am on continuous birth control now, I have both issues all the time because my disease has progressed substantially during the last year.

posted August 3, 2018
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Thanks :)

posted July 29, 2018
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Definitely ask your doctor for the diagnostic laparoscopy referral. It’s your body and you know it better than anyone. Best of luck to you getting the answers you’re seeking.

posted July 29, 2018
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I’ve been having lots of back pain too. It gots to do with Endo

posted July 29, 2018
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Thanks for this, I hope your issues aren't too bad!

posted August 4, 2018

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