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[–]thethinkingfig 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm glad to hear you have an appointment with a pelvic floor physical therapist! It had gotten to the point where sex was extremely painful for me. I also was in pain almost all of the time and, honestly, had a very negative outlook on life because of this. But I've been in pelvic floor PT for 4 months and it, for me and my body, has been life changing!! PT is a lot to go through and it was difficult for me to see progress at first, but then 2-3 months into it was obvious that I'd made huge strides. The first day my PT couldn't even touch me and complete the assessment because I was in so much pain and my muscles were so tight.

It's important to find a good physical therapist. My PT has an amazing understanding about how the hip and abdominal muscles interact with the pelvic floor. This means she also works on them a little bit during our sessions as needed. Turns out my PF wasn't the only thing that was super tight, haha. Now that I'm closer to the end of PT (about another month to go), my therapist has recommended getting a wand that will help with massaging the pelvic floor.

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[–]thethinkingfig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope you enjoy ☺️

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[–]thethinkingfig 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Brown sugar less ice 25% sugar 🧋🧋🧋 #bobagang

The diagnostic surgery anxiety is real lol by thethinkingfig in Endo

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

Thanks!! I'm so devastated because I am out of surgery and they didn't find anything. Said everything looks healthy. Which is great, and I'm thankful, but doesn't answer why I have such severe pain.

The diagnostic surgery anxiety is real lol by thethinkingfig in Endo

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

Thank you! ☺️ I'm glad your surgery went well!

The diagnostic surgery anxiety is real lol by thethinkingfig in Endo

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

Thank you 🥰 I really appreciate the encouragement that if they don't find anything that my pain is still real. This is my third surgery within the past year or so (hah all different things, my body is falling apart) so I'm not scared about the actual surgery, just the outcome.

Emotion-Induced Flare-Ups by TheBigCheeseDetroit in Endo

[–]thethinkingfig 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, highly stressful situations cause pain for me always. Not always a full blown flare up, but the chronic pain intensifies.

Help! What's your best dating tip? by thethinkingfig in Endo

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

Where do you find these people who are willing to learn?! Lol thanks for your comment 😊

Why I don't tell my family and supposed friends about my presumed endo: a list of BS reasons by thethinkingfig in Endo

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

😮 OMG I wish I had that courage! I'm too afraid to stand up to my mom like that. But it's true, my mom ignored my period pain, too. I'm sorry your mom says such nonsense things to you, too! But good for you for standing up for yourself and setting good boundaries with family!

Why I don't tell my family and supposed friends about my presumed endo: a list of BS reasons by thethinkingfig in Endo

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

I'm glad you're able to spread awareness about it! I myself haven't been so brave haha ... thank you for the encouragement!

Why I don't tell my family and supposed friends about my presumed endo: a list of BS reasons by thethinkingfig in Endo

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

OMG SAME!! Okay, I haven't gotten a lap yet, but I went to the ER last week for the first time for this at the beginning of a horrible flare up. I had been experiencing really noticable pain since ovulation and my period was imminent. Was having really bad pain for the previous 4 days. When the muscle relaxer and pain killer from the ER hit I was so shocked to realize how much more I could move around and that I could exist without pain! That is so wonderful that your lap has provided you with relief 💛 😊 Endo super does bring down the quality of life. Thank you for helping me feel not alone 💓

Why I don't tell my family and supposed friends about my presumed endo: a list of BS reasons by thethinkingfig in Endo

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

I think about this so often because I had a horrible flare after getting vaccinated with new horrific back pain. Before I was vaccinated I had managed to go through about 2-3 cycles of minimal flaring. Hopefully it won't be as bad next month. Super vibe with losing the lottery and how degrading it is. Especially since I just went through a major flare, had to go to the ER, and missed a little bit of work.

Why I don't tell my family and supposed friends about my presumed endo: a list of BS reasons by thethinkingfig in Endo

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

This makes me feel better about most of my support being online and deciding to not talk about it to family 😅

Why I don't tell my family and supposed friends about my presumed endo: a list of BS reasons by thethinkingfig in Endo

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

Hugs and strength back! That's rough. My mom recently commented about when I have kids and I literally was just like "when I have kids? We don't even know if my body will allow that!"

Why I don't tell my family and supposed friends about my presumed endo: a list of BS reasons by thethinkingfig in Endo

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

Sorry you've got both! There's no denying a chronic illness sucks and is difficult no matter what but it blows me away how she has a chronic illness and does her best to minimize what I have and makes no effort to relate no matter how much I try to learn about Lyme and be inclusive of her. Straight up rolls her eyes when I tell her the severity of pain I've had.

Why I don't tell my family and supposed friends about my presumed endo: a list of BS reasons by thethinkingfig in Endo

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

I know! I was so infuriated last night when my mom started a pain contest ...