I have been suffering with stage 4 endometriosis since I was about 12 years old. I've been in pain nearly every day of my life since. Talking with my mother never seemed to help and she would just say I was dramatic.

At 19 I got an MRI and was diagnosed. Since then I've been to 3 different gynos in two separate states and none have been able to aliviate my pain.

I've asked for a hysterectomy and was denied because I may change my mind about having a baby or my husband may want one in the future.

But, I know I never want a baby and I'm engaged to a girl.

I asked for surgery to remove scar tissue, but was refused and put on birth control

I've tried three different pills and the mirena iud and nothing helps.

The pain is everyday and some days I can't get out of bed.

I've tried all over the counter pain medicine, heating pads, icy hot, showers. Nothing works and when the pain is really bad I want to go to the E.R.

But, I know from other people's experience when they go they are treated like they are being overdramatic or are just addicts looking for pain medicine.

I just don't know what to do anymore.