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laparoscopy and endometriosis

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NatalieWould · 04/02/2016 14:51

I've recently had a laparoscopy and they confirmed endometriosis. It will be a week tomorrow and I feel so wiped out. Have to go back and discuss options with them. Anyone have any tips? Anyone feel this tired? Am really down and struggling at moment.

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Titsywoo · 04/02/2016 20:18

Did they say what stage and where the endo is?

I have stage 4 endo which luckily is currently symptomless. I do get bad fatigue though - not sure why that happens.

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NatalieWould · 04/02/2016 20:42

Hi: they said mild - it doesn't feel mild! They also mentioned ademenosis (? Spelling) I'm left thinking is this how I will feel forever?

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NatalieWould · 04/02/2016 20:43

Adenomyosis

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NatalieWould · 04/02/2016 20:44

They said it was at the back of my uterus - they said there was a lot but it was mild. I'm sure it's on other places too. Would they check everywhere?

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IASM · 04/02/2016 20:48

Hi - big unmumsnetty hugs from me. I have probable endo/adenomyosis (they won't do a lap to confirm because of the way I scar, and thanks to 3 cs and two other surgeries I am all gummed up with scar tissue anyway). Thankfully mine is pretty mild, but I have had a load of success with dietary changes which allowed me to get pregnant with my 3rd child. So no, you will not feel like this forever - now you have it confirmed there will be things you can do and I would totally recommend googling endometriosis diet and taking it from there. Everyone is different but for me wheat/gluten and possibly dairy seem to be the biggies.

Good luck and go gently on yourself. It's more debilitating than people often realise.

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Titsywoo · 04/02/2016 23:32

Apparently it often happens that a little bit causes a lot of pain and a lot like mine can have nothing at all. Maybe because I have so many adhesions they are cushioning my insides or something! Not sure. Have a look at a Facebook group called nancys nook. Lots of helpful advice on there.

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NatalieWould · 05/02/2016 09:32

Thanks both!

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