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Providence, RI

I’m having this pain today that feels like my insides are ripping in half when I stand up or lean too far back or twist. It’s kind of near my hip/lower pelvic area. It happens sometimes and I normally just try to wait it out. I wish I didn’t have to but I honestly just don’t know what to do because nothing ever helps just time until it goes away. I’m sad and frustrated because I can’t do anything I needed to today if I can’t stand up straight.

May 23
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I have this feeling quite often and now understand that it's the adhesions in my pelvis. I have obliterated cul-de-sac, meaning my bowel, rectum, vaginal wall, and uterus/ovaries (before I had them removed) were all fused together. I'm currently waiting to schedule surgery to separate my organs and have the adhesions removed. I started pelvic floor therapy about a week ago and my PT has been teaching me some breathing techniques to help me to learn to relax my muscles. My pelvic floor and pelvic muscles are always so tense in anticipation of pain and that tends to make things worse. I hope that you find relief from your pain soon!

May 28
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Heat in the moment helps, but regular stretching or light Yoga will midgait it long term.

May 26
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Gas bloating pain and adsions pain feels like a my insides are getting carved. I know what a pumpkin 🎃 feels like bc dealing with the same thing but 24/7 365 days a year not just the Halloween season. The pumpkin is so lucky only once a year feeling like crap.

May 26
MyEndometriosisTeam

That tearing, ripping sensation is something many people with endometriosis describe, and it's absolutely exhausting — especially when it stops you from getting through your day. You're not alone in feeling both the physical pain and the frustration that comes with it.

That sharp, pulling pain around the hip and lower Show Full Answer

That tearing, ripping sensation is something many people with endometriosis describe, and it's absolutely exhausting — especially when it stops you from getting through your day. You're not alone in feeling both the physical pain and the frustration that comes with it.

That sharp, pulling pain around the hip and lower pelvis when moving or twisting can be related to endometrial lesions or adhesions (scar tissue) that essentially "pull" on surrounding tissue when you move. While waiting it out is sometimes the only option, there are a few things that may help take the edge off in the moment:

- Heat — a heating pad or heat patch directly on the area can help relax the tissue and ease the intensity
- Position changes — lying flat, or curling knees to chest, can reduce the pulling sensation
- NSAIDs (like ibuprofen) — if you're able to take them, they can help with inflammation-related pain
- A warm bath — many people find deep heat penetrating helps them catch their breath during a flare

It's worth mentioning this specific pain pattern to your doctor, especially since it's recurring. Adhesions in the pelvic/hip area can sometimes be addressed through excision surgery or physical therapy depending on your situation.

Be gentle with yourself today. Missing what you needed to do isn't a failure — it's endometriosis being endometriosis. 💛

May 23

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