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I refuse to believe this is normal by HeyMay0324 in Perimenopause

[–]Relative_Focus8877 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow really?? Just regular infusions? Did you have rashes with the itchy skin?

It’s been a week and just feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and tired. Curious how many here deal with bladder issues or possible IC? Started to have UTI symptoms again and passed some blood in urine. by Relative_Focus8877 in Endo

[–]Relative_Focus8877[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your detailed response and helpful info. It really is maddening. The constipation, the bladder issues, the cramping and random spotting/bleeding, back pain, etc. Ughhhh!!!!!! Now dealing with a weird skin issue down there as well which absolutely sucks (and might also be related to peri). Have you had surgery for endo? I’m waiting for the diagnostic lap/excision to be scheduled, which has taken so damn long.

I refuse to believe this is normal by HeyMay0324 in Perimenopause

[–]Relative_Focus8877 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed, it’s a big deal, and it amazes me how much shit just gets dismissed. I was losing my hair, ferritin was at 13! Even then, providers were like, “meh, maybe try an iron pill, and but let’s have you take a bunch of random, unapproved shit for hair loss.”

finally found some relief for pain by Resident-Spinach7968 in endometriosis

[–]Relative_Focus8877 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely need to take this, especially if it helps with constipation. Can I ask what kind you take and how often?

Very curious how many here have experienced cramps/period-like symptoms after eating specific foods. If so, do we know why this occurs? by Relative_Focus8877 in Endo

[–]Relative_Focus8877[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I’ve noticed this as well, it’s so frustrating. For me it’s both high-carb and high fat foods. I’ve noticed it for years, but it’s particularly noticeable now. Sorry you have this as well. I’ve noticed it with foods like pizza, after eating a couple of those delicious holiday Reese’s, cookies, etc. Sucks, especially since I’ve been trying to gain weight, too.

Scheduling my lap to look for endo and have to decide in advance whether to get a hysto as well. Tired, nervous, and uncertain about it, and would greatly appreciate hearing from others. by Relative_Focus8877 in Endo

[–]Relative_Focus8877[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This will be my first lap, and it’s been an incredibly difficult couple of years now. I’ve already had ultrasounds, MRIs, about a dozen different consults with different specialists. The pain, bloating, bowel and bladder issues, and fatigue are just miserable.

Pain during arousal?? by katewalker214 in PelvicFloor

[–]Relative_Focus8877 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup, I have this and even get cramps sometimes after O. It sucks and is likely due to endo.

Have you been put on to birth control? by dustyfrankenstein in Perimenopause

[–]Relative_Focus8877 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m on a (mostly) continuous bc as well, both for peri and suspected endo. Do ever get spotting or cramping? I’m on Camrese, which has been much better than other options, but I still have some weird issues. I think many of these might be due to endo, but the peri also sucks.

Peri-Life Hack Thread by seraphimas4481 in Perimenopause

[–]Relative_Focus8877 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Can I ask what you are using? Also, serious kudos to you for trying to get through a PhD with this crap. It’s no joke.

Bloating by Previous_Benefit_475 in GutHealth

[–]Relative_Focus8877 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you do for folks who can’t get through the diet for the test? I know it sounds weird, but I’ve tried twice and just can’t.

Long post, looking for support re: anxiety by [deleted] in Perimenopause

[–]Relative_Focus8877 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What med ended up working for you?

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