I get pain in my joints, mostly in the joints in my hands, sometimes also in my elbows, knees, and feet. Does anyone have something similar? Is it just the endometriosis? I’m beginning to think I have rheumatoid arthritis as well as endometriosis, but I don’t know how to get an evaluation for that, or if a diagnosis will even help me to feel better.
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I also had chest pain last year and after getting a bunch of workups done they said it was referred pain from having gastritis. I seems to have just a full array of health issues. It's very exhausting. I just got diagnosed with Endo and I think the decision surgery I just got done will help but I know how you feel when it comes to the rollercoaster it is when you have health problems. I do think it's worth talking to your PCP maybe they can do some testing or atleast refer you to a rheumatologist
I just had a partial hysterectomy for adenomyosis and re-exision for endo. I'm having joint pain but also have fibromyalgia.
I suggest seeing a good rheumatologist.
Can I ask if you are perimenopausal or menopausal? I started to experience it when I got my hysterectomy with the endo excision. It greatly affected all my joints and connective tissue right after. I developed frozen shoulder, Dupuytren’s, Cervical Radiculopathy, joint stiffness, etc. all within a year. I felt 80! My hormones were completely depleted. Working on balancing them to help improve. Still a challenge, but I felt my body was falling apart.
I’ve done a lot of physical therapy along with it and it is improving. But I would check with you Ob/Gyn. Endo definitely messes with your hormones, even without a hysterectomy.
I thought I had some autoimmune disease, etc. I got checked for everything too.
I totally agree! ❤️
There are therapists/psychologists who can help with the chronic pain aspect in an attempt to target all the symptoms in a cognitive way. Some swear by it - others didn't have much help. The main goal is to limit the helplessness and frustration around it which can help lessen the pain.
Interestingly, the more stress the more pain so attempting to mediate the cognitive load can do wonders with the physical pain. Although may not eliminate completely 😒
I have not seen a Dr about this but I also get pain in my shoulders, elbows, hips and knees.