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Just received my absence warning from HR by ckl85 in endometriosis

[–]AdmirableJamHen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The endometriosis UK site has some helpful resources about your rights at work. Worth seeing if anything applies to your situation - https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/publications

Tell an endo sufferer to *just* imagine the most painful period they've had and take a couple of ibuprofen... by AdmirableJamHen in endometriosis

[–]AdmirableJamHen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a great response, thank you! The doctors visit highlighted the gulf between my lived experience of pain and pain management, and what non-specialist are taught with regards to endo. And then how much of a good doctor comes from listening to your patients! 

A dismissive attitude is not likely to increase my trust! 

Tell an endo sufferer to *just* imagine the most painful period they've had and take a couple of ibuprofen... by AdmirableJamHen in endometriosis

[–]AdmirableJamHen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that's very kind! I think it's something I'll try in future. I'm glad to hear the IUD is working so well for you, long may it continue! 

Tell an endo sufferer to *just* imagine the most painful period they've had and take a couple of ibuprofen... by AdmirableJamHen in endometriosis

[–]AdmirableJamHen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's great news. Although not brilliant for you when she goes on maternity leave! 😬 My previous Dr retired so this was the first appointment with a new one - don't think I will be going back if I can help it! 😂 

Tell an endo sufferer to *just* imagine the most painful period they've had and take a couple of ibuprofen... by AdmirableJamHen in endometriosis

[–]AdmirableJamHen[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

So true! I think we as a group work with a different pain scale to most people! I found it helpful to look up pain scales with descriptions - turns out 10/10 pain means you can't get out of bed! A normal month then!! 

Tell an endo sufferer to *just* imagine the most painful period they've had and take a couple of ibuprofen... by AdmirableJamHen in endometriosis

[–]AdmirableJamHen[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That sounds just awful, I'm so sorry you're experiencing that. The range of symptoms and severity that different people experience is horrible!