Here We Go! (Entry #10)

(Excerpt taken from previous document of my experiences)


I ended up getting the same doctor (emergency room doctor that is) that originally diagnosed me with endometriosis back in September 2004. I was glad to see him and updated him on what had been going on with me regarding the endometriosis. He said that there are many options out there for treating and dealing with endometriosis and that I should get with my gynecologist about them. I told him I have and I would.

I saw Doc G again and told him of my symptoms. He performed a rectal exam, inserting his finger into my anus. I wanted to kick him in the mouth. Unreal, pain. Doc told me he believed I should get back on Lupron, but this time with the add back therapy that would help with the bone loss/thinning and decrease the hot flashes. I was very skeptical, especially looking at what happened after I got off Lupron before. In my mind I did not want to be going around in circles and was contemplating surgery with a gyn out on the west coast. It is Doc’s opinion though, that it is best to try to treat something medically than going to radical surgery.

I had also hoped to just take the active only birth control pills so my period would not come on, but Doc said I was in stage 3/4 of endometriosis and past the birth control pill stage. WON - DER - FUL!