I finally know what's wrong!

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by Mandy

Angie, your doctor is right, dont worry about that yet. These specialists are so advanced, and technology amazes me each day, there is just so much they can do to help people.

A friend of mine has endometrioses, she found out MANY years ago, i know what she went through.
they couldnt do much for her back than, but like i said, technology is so advanced today, and as long as you are healthy, thats most important.

I know, I just worry because I want children SO badly. I always have...

[Mandy]

Originally Posted by AngieDoogles

I know, I just worry because I want children SO badly. I always have...

And you will have them

[Janet]

Angie....I had terrible cramps/abdominal pain...tried conceiving and couldn't. I had endometriosis lasered off 2 times. I don't want to scare you, but I would see a fertility specialist soon. Endometriosis does not get better....it gets worse. Do some studying online, but I wouldn't wait until you want to have children....by then..it could be too late.

[katepoet]

Wonderful news, Angie. I didn't trust the injections either as a friend had a bad experience but that was at least 5 years ago and I don't know the stats on the new ones.

[DianaB]

Angie, I'm glad that you finally have found out what is causing your pain but I'm a little concerned that your doctor told you to wait until you're ready for children and come back. If having children is important to you then I think that you should get a second opinion. Most of the people I know that have this have trouble conceiving or decide to have their children earlier than they had actually planned. I would feel better if you got another doctor's advice on this. You know me.......I'm just your second Mom!!!!!

[Janet]

Originally Posted by DianaB

Angie, I'm glad that you finally have found out what is causing your pain but I'm a little concerned that your doctor told you to wait until you're ready for children and come back. If having children is important to you then I think that you should get a second opinion. Most of the people I know that have this have trouble conceiving or decide to have their children earlier than they had actually planned. I would feel better if you got another doctor's advice on this. You know me.......I'm just your second Mom!!!!!

I'm glad we're feeling the same apprehension on this Diana....I want you, Angie to see someone who speicalizes in this...not just a general practioner.

[AngieDoogles]

Thanks ladies! It's nice having so many "Moms" to look out for me. I'd love to go to a specialist, but that would be SO expensive, and even if we had insurance, I doubt it would cover something like that. It would come to do a choice between seeing a specialist or finishing school.

I'll talk to my doc again and see if I can get more info...

[judy]

How about Planned Parenthood? Aren't they a lot cheaper?

I'm glad you won't have such pain anymore, and that the Mommies who know about this are giving you good advice. The universe MUST have Angie-Brendon babies!

You were smart about not taking the shot.

[rivermom]

Angie - You poor thing. I had no idea you were going through this, visits to the ER, and so on .... I hope the pill works well for you.

I had endometriosis for years and years and have struggled w/ periods since I was a teen. Way back when I was on the pill (they didn't have the shot those days) and had 3 healthy babies - one miscarriage.

Now - the endometriosis only became worse later and in time had other problems in that section. A couple years ago they did a full hysterectomy.

Keep up your visits/check up's at the least every year, more often if you continue to have problems. very very important.