Endometriosis?

Question

Hey ladies, for awhile I have been wondering if I have some sort of something wrong. Over the last 2 years my period symptoms have continued to get worse and worse. This last time I got to where I could hardly sit down without my lower abdomen hurting. I’ve been looking into endometriosis a bit and it seems like there just isn’t much information on it. So my question is, how did you find out you have endo and what finally made you realize you should be checked out? I plan on making an appointment just to chat with my dr but I’m just looking for any information I can get at this point. Thanks!

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A few yrs ago my dr suspected endo. Severe cramping and heavy periods. Also with a family history of it. My mom had a hysterectomy at age 36 cause it was so bad. 
I wasn’t fully diagnosed until I had my daughter and had an emergency csection. It was adhered to my bladder. Which would explain why when I had to pee, I had to pee right then. Having a full bladder and holding it hurt, along with hurting trying to have a bm. 
The ONLY way to be fully diagnosed with endo is a laparoscopic surgery. No test, no machine will be able to pick it up.

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I had a ultrasound done to check for cysts. I was told that I had endometriosis because I have chocolate cysts on each of my ovaries. But I never had any symptoms. I only get mild cramping during my period and I don't get heavy bleeding. But severe cramping and heavy periods are supposed to be very common symptoms

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http://centerforendo.com/
Is a good resource if you haven’t got a Facebook. 
Nancy’s Nook is an educational group not a support group, obviously there’s some overlap cause the members are super supportive and will answer questions but there is so much info available through the group. Definitely go through as many of the documents as you can before asking questions though. The admin are pretty quick at shutting down questions that can be answered by looking through the document section

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I have endo, it was a lonnnng hard road to getting a diagnosis and its been an even harder road to finding proper care. Im 34 now, diagnosed at 24 but symptom onset was around 15. The best advice I can give you is join "Nancys Nook" on Facebook. You have to answer the questions and you must follow her rules or she will definitely kick you out, but there is more information than youll be able to handle in the files section of the group. Chances are your regular ob will be of no use if endo is present, save yourself years of pain and frustration and see one of the "Nook Doctors" Nancy has listed that is closest to you. They are endo specialists and will be able to give you the care youll need. I have seen probably close to 20 different obgyn's in my life looking for help. I found that group a few months ago and literally cried tears of joy that there was hope to getting care, I see my 1st Nook Dr on the 28th and Im more than beyond excited! I wish you lots of luck on your journey as I know the pain, I spend roughly 2 weeks a month unable to leave my bed because the pain is so horrendous. (Yes, it gets worst as the years progress)

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What other symptoms do you feel besides the lower abdomen pain and not being able to sit? Any lower back pain? Heavy bleeding with lots of clots? Extremely tired? Stomach feel hard to the touch?

Endometriosis?

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