Pain, Pain, Go Away
Posted on Mon January 25, 2010 in Endometriosis
Tags: chronic pain endometriosis
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AAARRGGGHHHHH!
That noise you heard traveling through cyberspace was my anguished cry.
I've visited my new Ob/Gyn at Kaiser, and I've been referred to the Center
for Pelvic Pain. Yep, there is a center for it. That made me feel better,
oddly. I shouldn't be glad that so many women have this pain that there is a
center devoted to it, but I am glad that there is somewhere to go for help.
Unfortunately, the wait list is long, and my appointment isn't until
March 3.
But in the meantime, my new doc suggested I skip the
placebo week of my pills and thereby skip my periods. No problem there! No
period? No cramps? Can do!
But the other pain is still there.
The aching, the gnawing, the pressure, and the PAIN. I have it during the day,
I have it at night, and I have it right now. Heat pads help, Advil barely
helps, and the Celebrex that was just added to my list of prescriptions isn't
yet helping.
March 3 can't get here soon enough!
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About Me: I spent five months in daily pain before finally being diagnosed with endometriosis. I understand the frustration of chasing a diagnosis, and the hopelessness that comes with daily pain. I'm still fighting the endo, as it has no cure (YET!) and I'm trying to share information as I get through treatment.
Location: Mountain View, CA
Interests: Reading, writing, wine-tasting, spending time with my husband, dog, and friends.
Medical Conditions: Endometriosis, depression, severe food allergies, migraines
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Anna says:
on January 25, 2010 at 10:42 PM
Yeah, it seems that when you're in pain, the nearest appt is always at least 3 months away! I had my endo removed a few years agon and think its coming back too =(. My dr never put me through the regimine of stopping my periods so I am sure that didn't help prevent it from coming back. I'm getting sharp pain every once in a while on my left side.. are yours in a certain spot or all over your abdomen?
Carrie says:
on January 25, 2010 at 10:57 PM
Thank you for posting this. I am going through a lot of what you've gone through and use your journal as advice. I've told my Dr about your PT and he said that he would recommend that I try that too. I going to try the lymphatic massage as well. It surprised me that my Dr really didn't have options for me until I brought it up ( from reading your journals) and only then did he agree that it may be a good idea too. Hopefully, some of this will provide relief. March 3rd is a long time for ME to wait too! since I'm on my toes to find something that works for you ( and possibly me), my pain has gotten so bad that I am going back to vicodin - I really hate having to be on that.
LazySusan says:
on January 26, 2010 at 12:39 PM
I'm glad you're able to take advantage of that Center. It is amazing that there is a center for almost everything out there. The hard part is getting a referral to go to it! So I'm glad you were able to get a referral. Sorry you're in so much pain. =( If you tell them your pain is really, really bad, can they get you an earlier appointment?