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In order to not recur the symptoms or to assist in flushing those darn aliens in your ovaries, uterus, or...

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In 2004 I began bleeding so heavily, having terrible cramps, sex was painful, huge blood clots, my sciatica...

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In 2004 I began bleeding so heavily, having terrible cramps, sex was painful, huge blood clots, my sciatica hurt and pain in my leg. I was having a lot of UTI and bladder infection symptoms. I did every test (including the trans-vaginal tests) for over three years. THEY ALL CAME OUT NEGATIVE. "There is nothing wrong with you, you're depressed, etc" Even the ER doctor one night said their test didn't show anything.

I came to WebMD to find out information. I read stories much like the one I am writing. So many people had the same symptoms and THREE YEARS LATER after all those different doctors, and countless tests and lots of money I told my OBGYN specialist to cut me open. In 2007 I had a bladder specialist and OBGYN specialist do surgery. A cut from my belly button down to my hair line. They found my bladder completely attached to my uterus. My bladder and uterus were ONE covered in endometriosis. They scraped my bladder for 40 minutes and I had a full hysterectomy.

I woke up with this horrible pain still down my leg. Yes I was better, and today I have never felt better in that area. The first year being forced into menopause was an adjustment. I could NOT take the hormone replacement therapy, after I quit them it was a lot less emotional. Once the night sweats, hot flashes, and brief depression went away I have NEVER had a problem. I feel GREAT and happy not to have a period. (I was able to have children before this).

It's been 8 years that I have lived with pain shooting down my leg. It starts in my right butt cheek, goes to the top of my thigh, behind my knee is REALLY BAD, down to my ankle which is REAL BAD, and shoots in two toes. I think it was part of the endometriosis. It spreads. All these tests, treatments, doctors, and again nothing is wrong with you. I live with pain I know its there, something is wrong. I took it upon myself and the help of my mother showing me an advertisement of a VEIN Clinic through the hospital. Even at the consultation she didn't think I would be a candidate. I took the test I wanted to try everything. I got a call yesterday saying that both of my major veins running down both of my legs from my groin to my feet need treatment. I will let you know if the procedure works I am waiting for insurance approval. KEEP TRYING. RESEARCH. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. TAKE IN AS MANY QUESTIONS AS POSSIBLE TO RESEARCH SOME MORE. EVEN IF THEY SAY A TEST IS NEGATIVE KEEP TRYING.

I do believe in a balanced lifestyle. I was in a horrible relationship and lots of other negative factors. Once I aligned my life with my purpose things started to change. I also try to have a balance of Religion, Eating Healthy, Exercise, Social, Recreation, and Work. Pay attention to the advice people share or advertisements you see it may be information you should research.View Thread

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The Endo Bath :) Here it is ladies! I hope it he...

There is nothing better than a hot, soothing bath to relieve the aches and pains of endometriosis....

Mommy to a 2 year old little girl and a 1 year old little boy. Diagnosed with Endo. after DS was born. But trying to work through the pain without to many heroic measures.

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There is nothing better than a hot, soothing bath to relieve the aches and pains of endometriosis. Most of us have pain relievers on hand — mild analgesics to serious, pain kickers like Tylenol #3 to Percocet. But these take, on average, 15-30 minutes to work! What do you while these meds get going in your system? Sit on your couch/bed with a heating pad? Cry? Curse the fact that you are female? Next time your period comes, or you find yourself experiencing endometriosis pain — or any pain, that makes your muscles tense up, try this recipe for a relaxing and healing aromatherapy Endometriosis bath.
1) First thing you need to do is take that pain medicine. Get it down and then start gathering the needed things for your needed time of healing.
2) Begin by lighting some candles around your bathroom. Purchase some high quality lavendar or eucalyptus candles. You can do both. Lavender has relaxing and sedative properties. Eucalyptus relieves cramps — and as a side note, helps with migraines and headaches when applied to headache.
3) Now, begin filling your tub with as-hot-as-you-can-stand-it water. This is important because it helps your body to relax. If you have any lavender or eucalyptus oil, add some drops to your water for maximum healing power. This will penetrate your pelvis and really help to relax your tightening muscles.
4) Now — I shouldn't have to tell you this, but undress.

Turn your bathroom lights off, and slip into the tub. You may still be in pain at this point as the pain meds may not have taken into affect. Slip into the bath anyway.
5) Begin some deep breathing. Whatever deep breathing works for you, as long as it focuses you off the pain and on your breathing and heart beat. Take the focus OFF your pain.
6) Try and find a comfortable position — whether this is floating submerged in the tub, sitting up, whatever. Just find what's comfy. And stay there for at least 30 minutes so that medicine has time to work.
7) Now be CAREFUL when you get out of the tub because you will be weak!! Hold onto something and take it s-l-o-w. Sit down and dry off, don't push it. Slather on some Johnson & Johnson's Aromatherapy Nightime baby lotion, then cuddle up with your favorite pillow, blanket, and heating pad if you need it. Turn on your favorite TV show or movie, and sit back and try to relax.
I've used this method millions of times and it's been highly effective! Let me know if you use it and how you like it. You can tailor the aromatherapy to your specific likings, of course. Or use regular candles. Whatever you like!View Thread

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Dealing with IBS

Hello Ladies, I concenrated on the frequent requests of how to manage diarrhea. Below are the top foods to...

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Hello Ladies,
I concenrated on the frequent requests of how to manage diarrhea. Below are the top foods to help settle your tummy.

1) Banana's
Bland and easily digested, bananas are a good choice to settle an upset digestive system. The high level of potassium in bananas helps to replace electrolytes that may be lost by severe bouts of diarrhea. Bananas are also rich in pectin, a soluable fiber that helps to absorb liquid in the intestines and thus move stool along smoothly. Bananas also contain a good amount of inulin, another soluble fiber. Inulin is a prebiotic - a substance that promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestinal system.

2) White Rice and Mashtater's
Due to their low-fiber content, these starches are easily digested way up high in the GI tract. Eat your rice and potatoes plain; butter has a high fat content which could be irritating to your system and contribute to intestinal cramping.

3) Applesauce
Like bananas, apples are a good source of pectin. However, the high fiber in raw apples makes them too rough for a dicey intestinal system. Cooking the apples makes them easier on your system to digest, allowing you to benefit from the pectin, sugar and other nutrients that lie within.

4) White Toast & Cracker's
When your intestines are acting normally, it is important to eat whole grain products. When you are experiencing diarrhea, it is better to turn to processed wheat foods. The removal of the outer husk of the grains in these foods results in easier digestion. As an added bonus, the salt in crackers will be beneficial in terms of restoring the electrolyte balance.

5) Yogurt
It is generally recommended that dairy products should be avoided during diarrhea episodes. Yogurt is a major exception to this rule. Look for yogurt that contains live or active cultures, or more specifically Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum. These active cultures are probiotic's and they appear to help to establish a healthier balance of bacteria in the digestive tract.

6) Steamed Chicken
Due to its bland nature, steamed white meat chicken is an easily digested source of protein, providing a fairly safe way to get some nutrients into your body. Butter and oils are very hard on a delicate system, so avoid deep-fried or sautéed preparations.

7) Blueberry's
Reportedly dried blueberries have a long history of use in Sweden as a treatment for diarrhea. Either chewing dried blueberries or making a tea by boiling crushed dried blueberries for about 10 minutes. The helpfulness of blueberries for diarrhea appears to be due to the fact that they contain tannins which act as an astringent, contracting tissue and reducing inflammation and secretion of liquids and mucous. Blueberries also contain substances called anthocyanosides, which have antibacterial properties, as well as being a good source of antioxidants. Lastly, blueberries are another source of the soluble fiber pectin.

Coconut
Most experts believe that if this remedy does work, it's because of the lauric acid coconut contains. The lauric acid in coconut is converted by the body into monolaurin — a compound which has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties which somehow soothes irritated intestines and reduces inflammation. Coconut oil is the very best source of lauric acid, although most people prefer to get their coconut in the form of coconut macaroons. Yes...cookies. But try for sugar free!!!

9) Journal It!
Keep a food journal. Write down what you eat daily, at what times and then record your BM's. Then begin to omit certain foods to see if you feel relief. Also eating 6 small meals in place of 3 larger meals a day, seems to help soothe an upset tummy.

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How to handle work and your medical issues.

This is a Tip about how to cope with work, and what you are entitled to by law for your medical conditions....

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This is a Tip about how to cope with work, and what you are entitled to by law for your medical conditions.

First, if you find that you are no longer or on occasion able to function to your normal capacity at work. You need to have your FMLA form filled out.

Second, when you fill out the form (if you're not getting one at work, email me and I will send you the Federal FMLA form, it's the same as they would give you at work) ask your doctor to put intermittent leave on the form.

Intermittent leave allows you to leave early for appointment, treatments, not feeling well, etc. A tip is to always show up to work on time...it's better to leave early then to come in late. Don't know why that is..but for some reason most HR departments prefer that.

Third, if your company employees more 15 or more full time employee's you are entitled to 9 weeks of FMLA time. (This is per calendar year, it renews itself on January 1st.) Now, most companies who employ more than 15 employee's also have short term and long term disability. When you invoke your FMLA rights, you need to make sure that your short term disability is running along with it. This will allow you to miss work, but still receive full pay. Most short term disability is for 6 full months.

Fourth, you are not obligated to inform your supervisor about your medical condition, they are allowed to only know that you are on FMLA and short term disability. So if your boss says "what is wrong with you" you do not need to answer this question, and I recommend that you do not...it will lead to people saying..oh it's not tha bad, why is she out of work. The only people who need to know about your medical condition is your HR department. This falls under Federal HIPPA laws.

Fifth, keep a journal of your experience at work, if you are getting slick remarks from co-workers or your boss or anyone, write down exactly what was said, the time the place everything. You will need this incase you would get terminated. The only way you can lose your job on FMLA is if they eliminate your position. But even if they do that, you can still sue them under state and federal laws for retaliation, discrimination for invoking your FMLA rights.

Note: Most of use don't want to sue anyone, but I can tell you that 2/3's of the people who do file suit, the company will settle with you...because by law they can not fire you..even if they eliminate the position, they are supposed to offer you any other available positions within the company. They don't want to be in the newspaper, they don't want to pay attorney's fee's, so normally they will settle with you.

Always feel free to email me with questions about FMLA/Short Term Disability, or if you just want to know the laws and how to protect your job while trying to heal yourself.

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Is it a Period or Abnormal Bleeding?

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How to properly control your Pain

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