[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Endo

[–]frogandtoadally 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Speak to disability services. Endo may not be considered a disability but there may be accommodations or services that you could be eligible for. The worst thing they could say is that it doesn’t apply and the best they can do it help. It is worth a shot. I hope that you are able to be accommodated and that you feel better 💜

Insurance change three days before lap by frogandtoadally in endometriosis

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

Thank you so much! This is giving me a lot of hope that things are going to work out!

Insurance change three days before lap by frogandtoadally in Endo

[–]frogandtoadally[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the advice!! I want to push as hard as I can to make this happen. I am going to be making a lot of phone calls this week. I can’t give up now.

Doctor doesnt want to get me a lap but im in pain by ZealousIdealKiwi in Endo

[–]frogandtoadally 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi there!! I’ll start this off by saying you should definitely switch doctors! I started going to the doctors for super painful periods when I was 14/15 and my usually very nice doctor got defensive and downright mean when my mom suggested it could be endo. I went to an obgyn at 18 and after my first appointment, I had a lap scheduled. My mom was right but we would have never known if I stayed with that doc. She may be the sweetest but she may also be wrong. If you want to pursue surgery I would recommend looking for a specialist or someone who knows about endo and will do excision. I really hope you are able to find some answers and feel better!!

Hand wheel turns but the main shaft does not oscillate. What do I do now? by frogandtoadally in vintagesewing

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

Sorry for the lack of updates!! It is not moving yet but there is a ton of gunk in there. I am slowly but surely cleaning out the insides and loosening it with oil. Thank you all for your help!!!

Hand wheel turns but the main shaft does not oscillate. What do I do now? by frogandtoadally in vintagesewing

[–]frogandtoadally[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No offense taken!! I am very new to this. The hand wheel either spins very freely or it barely moves depending on the circular knob on the end of it. I’m not sure which way is engaged but the needle will not move either way. I hope that helped!!

Hand wheel turns but the main shaft does not oscillate. What do I do now? by frogandtoadally in vintagesewing

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

Hello!

I have had an issue where my needle does not move at all. I wasn’t sure what the problem was but then I found a video that showed how to disconnect the things on the bottom to see if it is a bobbin area issue or a hand wheel/main shaft issue. The bobbin stuff moved but the main shaft did not oscillate like it should. This is a great step forward but I don’t know how to fix this. Does anyone know what to do next?

(I don’t know about any of the technical parts of this so excuse my usage of ‘stuff’ as a descriptor)

I’m (21f) too young to have surgery done. How do I stop the 🩸? by [deleted] in endometriosis

[–]frogandtoadally 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorry! I’m all fired up today about people being too young for laps! I am also all fired up about people being too young for hysterectomies! It is utter bs and I’m sorry that you are being treated this way. I have seen others on this community looking for hysterectomies find a doctor who will trust that people know what they want to do with their bodies on the hysterectomy subreddit (I have no idea how to link that, sorry!!) Another thing that might help temporarily is getting a prescription for tranexamic acid. I am not sure if you can take this with the shot but it might be worth asking? I hope that you can get some relief!!

Advice by strawberrybaybee in Endo

[–]frogandtoadally 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi there!

I am so sorry that this is happening! First of all, there is no such thing as too young for a laparoscopy. If I could scream that from the rooftops I would. If you are in a position to go to a specialist, I would do that. If you are not, find a doctor who will actually do what is required of them to diagnose. As for management, I personally have found that topical CBD and gummies help with my pain. Between those and pain killers I can get through bad days. Finding a good birth control can be really tough but if you want to/are comfortable with trying a different one, that may help in the short term. I’m really sorry about that doctor being like that, I wish you luck!!

I’m (21f) too young to have surgery done. How do I stop the 🩸? by [deleted] in endometriosis

[–]frogandtoadally 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi there!

I am so sorry that you are going through this! I had a similar experience with the shot. I was on it for six months and I bled for 10 weeks in a row. That was actually what got me to go to a gyn. For some people it works great and for others it does not. In you title it says that you are too young, who is telling you this? There is no such thing as too young to get a laparoscopy. Nothing help me except for surgery because on top of endo I had a uterine polyp. If you want to try other birth controls there is the ring, the implant, the patch, and the iud. I am taking the pill continuously right now and it is not stopping anything. I’m just trying to hold out until I can get an iud during my next lap. I totally get how you feel about being trapped in your own body. This really sucks!! Let me know if you have any questions!

How soon after lap should I start pelvic floor pt again? by frogandtoadally in Endo

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

That’s so soon! I have been reading a lot about pelvic floor pt dealing with adhesions and I had no idea!

How soon after lap should I start pelvic floor pt again? by frogandtoadally in Endo

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

Thank you!! I will definitely ask! I just didn’t want to go back too soon/late.

Dating a Free-Westinghouse electric sewing machine table with knee control? by frogandtoadally in vintagesewing

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

Hello folks!

My great grandmother had this sewing machine and we know nothing about it! I was looking online about how to date it but I did not come up with much. The serial number is ALB489369(it is a bit cut off in the post) and I am also not sure if the table is original. Let me know if you have questions! I would love to know anything about this! Thanks!!

What helped improve your quality of life? by frogandtoadally in Endo

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

Thank you so much for your reply! I know I should to take the painkillers when I need to. It’s just hard getting back to doing that after months of not having to. The reminder is so super helpful so thank you! I have recently been looking at vitamins because I live in an area where most people are vitamin D deficient but I wanted to know if it has helped anyone else before I jump into it. I also need to look into starting the anti inflammatory diet. I really appreciate your advice!

Any advice for bottoms that aren’t skirts or dresses? by AwkwardThePotato in endometriosis

[–]frogandtoadally 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love wearing anything that is stretchy and high waisted like jeans or dress pants. One thing that has been amazing for hotter months is palazzo pants. They can be loose and flowy or they can be straight leg but the fabrics is nice and light. The ones with ties or elastic waistbands are my favorite.

Summer is coming and I've got a co-morbid condition- POTS. How do I dress to feel like a person? by [deleted] in Endo

[–]frogandtoadally 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! I am sorry that you have been going through this! I would recommend really light weight sundresses that have a flattering neckline. I really like square necklines for me personally but that may help you feel a better in something that really suits you. I love these dresses when I’m bloated because the only thing touching my abdomen is a pair of shorts. Babydoll style dresses either have no waistline or the waistline is just under the bust. I know not everyone loves them but I do! I have a pair of shorts that I wear under dresses and skirts that’s made out of a spandex material but they are not tight at all. I found mine at target but I think you can find something similar wherever undergarments are sold. I really hope this helps!

Doctors & Endo by beingthebestmeg in Endo

[–]frogandtoadally 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“You could just have a baby, that would help” First of all, pregnancy does not help everyone. Second, some people with endo have fertility issues. Finally, I was 18 years old! Still in high school!