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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭

I'm really still trying to understand Endometriosis. I had lap surgery Feb. 4, 2019 and started Depo. Apr. 8, 2019. So unsure of what's going on with, I recently had a trans vaginal/trans abdominal ultrasound on Oct. 7 2019 which came back normal however needed is a full bladder which I had and it sent me into abnormal levels of pain in my lower back. I was doubled over and crying uncontrollably until I was able to release some urine. My question is...could that pain in my back be an indicator… read more

posted October 17, 2019
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

And if your endo wasn't completely excised, it can cause the pain too. I have pain going down my hips because endo was near other nerves that affect that. Which is also common, according to Dr. Cook's talk, his books and Dr. Mosbrucker's analysis of my symptoms before surgery.

posted October 18, 2019
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I don’t know how common sciatic endo is but if it’s on your uterosacral ligament, it can cause pain going down your legs.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/3604600/

That article specifically mentions sciatic pain.

posted October 17, 2019 (edited)
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

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posted October 20, 2019
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I know you will. Don't mean to sound "pressurey" at all . . . just wanted to share the experience that might help you. Sending good vibes.

posted October 19, 2019
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Thank you @A MyEndometriosisTeam Member R. I appreciate it.

posted October 17, 2019

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