I am 35 years old, living with stage IV Endometriosis, possibly adenomyosis and struggled with infertility for almost 4 years. I also struggled with PPD and now struggle with PMDD. I am a mother to a son that was born at 18 weeks and too precious for this earth; and now a mother to a son born in August 2011. By journaling here, I hope to benefit both for myself and for others that are dealing with this disease and fertility struggles. Thanks for visiting!





Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Blah

I am so tired of feeling nauseated. This week I've developed a new lovely ill-this weird nausea that is all the way up in my throat. I feel at the same time that I've already gotten "sick" (to my stomach), and, that I still need to. But, I never have. Crazy. I've got a FU with my GI on Friday regarding the endoscopy. The results came back good-just some inflammation in my esophagus (reflux) and stomach (dunno what that's about). I'm wondering if I need my nexium adjusted? It's awful...just awful!!! And, not even related to food. Odd. Ick!

I had another manual therapy apt yesterday. They worked on my belly some more. It was crazy. They were holding two parts of my abdomen, and, had be do a pelvic tilt...my whole abdomen moved (obviously it shouldn't). Wild. Not as sore this time (although a different therapist was doing the majority of the work...she's not as tough).

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good luck with your follow up. In the mean time, maybe try some ginger tee for the sick tummy? It often helps when I feel like e things don't want to stay down. I'll be thinking about ya.

My Endo Journey said...

Yes-I've been eating ginger chews. They taste TERRIBLE...but, I think they help!!

Deb said...

How is your "cycling off" Lupron going? I had my last shot July 3 and have started to cycle off. I'm curious how things are going for you and what to expect.

My complexion has been horrible and I'm starting to feel those "pangs"/abdominal discomfort. I'm having some (but not nearly as many) hot flashes. I'm curious how long it will take to start my cycle again - and what it will be like. Just wondered if you had any insight.


FYI ... In case you're interested here's a link to a recent story about endo.

Breakthrough for millions of women suffering from endometriosis as scientists discover trigger

A painful womb condition that affects around two million British women may be triggered by an out-of-control enzyme, scientists claim.

Full Story:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/
article-1041942/Breakthrough-
endometriosis-sufferers-discovery-
offers-hope-treatment-cure.html

My Endo Journey said...

Oh, I meant to post that article! Thank you for sharing again.

My hot flashes got worse when I came off. They are starting to get better (I've been "off" since July 25th). My stomach is tender and I've just been kind of yuck lately. I am not sure if it would have been like that on the Lupron or not. I've been going to a manual therapist, and, from their end they can tell that things are really tight in my abdomen.

Just blah. But, I am not sure that is from cycling off. Just the nature of the disease? I am not sure the Lupron worked for me as I had hoped though.

Oh, and my skin is terrible. I've never had a complexion like this before. I'm hoping that goes away...and soon.

Good luck Deb!