I would be willing to put money on it that all of you having this pain have endometriosis to some degree. I have it and didn't know until I ended up with cysts that needed to be removed. I had the same pain and it slowly got worse over time. I also have noticed that it seems to be less intense if I've been eating right and exercising. Doctors will try to tell you that a hysterectomy or menopause is the only cure. This is not true. Also, taking birth control pills to try and keep it under control is like putting a band-aid on a gunshot wound. What actually works is cleansing your liver and cutting sugar out of your diet. Endo is caused by a hormone imbalance. Your body produces too much estrogen. Avoid soy and other plants that contain phytoestrogens. Take Chlorella and Milk Thistle. They cleanse the liver so that it can do its job properly (your liver regulates your hormones if you didn't know.) Also, avoid caffeine, alcohol, and try to lower your stress levels. It's amazing how able the human body is to fix itself when given the proper care and tools.
I hope you wouldn't put money on betting that "all of you have endometriosis" because you may have lost it! A few of us have posted and said we've already been checked for it and the doctors found nothing. I went through both the ultrasound and lap and they said my internals are absolutely fine and with no problems whatsoever, but I still get the painful bms and gas, and intense period pains without fail every time I have a period. It was just as bad before I went on the pill as well, so I don't think that's the problem either. I'm a bit stuck really, no-one can tell me anything as they don't know what's causing it. At the moment I've been told either to go on a Longer-lasting contraceptive, such as the injection or coil. Alternative is to go through another procedure where they will basically give me drugs to put me through the menopause, and then reverse it later with hormone therapy to see if the pain stops if I'm not menstruating at all. Unfortunately I'm only 20, and the idea of going through menopause, complete with all side effects and the possibility of irreversible side effects like hair gowth, really doesn't appeal to me :(
So, really not sure what to do now. Might go for the injection, hope it stops my periods completely, and just hope for the best!
So, really not sure what to do now. Might go for the injection, hope it stops my periods completely, and just hope for the best!
I think she posted things that have worked for her though and i do agree that my symptoms (of whatever it is we are suffering from) were almost gone when i was more active and eating properly. i was under eating and underweight and have found that my symptoms are as severe since being healthier. Im definitely going to try the natural things recommended and i love hearing that what the doctors say is the cure isnt necessarily the cure. especially since a hysterectomy is so extreme!!!
However, im open to the idea that it might not be endometriosis and something else.
otherwise, doctors often get things wrong and i would not rule out that you dont have it after you had the lap. they might have missed it behind the bowel or something, dont trust that all doctors are competent in what they say or advise, because there are many who get things wrong..
However, im open to the idea that it might not be endometriosis and something else.
otherwise, doctors often get things wrong and i would not rule out that you dont have it after you had the lap. they might have missed it behind the bowel or something, dont trust that all doctors are competent in what they say or advise, because there are many who get things wrong..
L.F - you said youve had tests done - have you had your hormonal levels checked?? i have had the internal ultrasound, numerous blood tests, but not actually had my hormonal levels checked. Im curious to hear your results if you had it done. I wonder if having to much estrogen is the problem like suggested above??
Also glad to see I am not the only one who experiences this pain (though I am sorry that you do!). My cousin recommended Gas-X and I have to say, my pain has been cut in half. I watch what I eat when my period starts, avoid beans, broccoli, carbonated drinks ect and take Gas X the first two days. Hope this helps you also!
I can't say if I think you or I have endo or not, thats up to your doctor to tell you. At least this is could provide some potential relief for you until you can see them. Best wishes!
I can't say if I think you or I have endo or not, thats up to your doctor to tell you. At least this is could provide some potential relief for you until you can see them. Best wishes!
I know that many of you have said this already but I am amazed that so many others suffer from this & although I wish no one this pain I am hugely relieved that I am not completely abnormal!
I am a 34 year old mother of one by emergency c section (a common link in many of these posts?!). After my son was born I had an IUS fitted (an IUD that produces hormones that halt menstruation for as long as its fitted) and although I had extremely heavy & irregular menstruation before this I never had pain. However since having the IUS removed I have had the intense stabbing pains in my abdomin & rectum when having a bowel movement.
I will definitely be making an appointment to see my doctor after reading through this thread but I also think the advice on diet & exercise is worth heeding as I know I fall short in both these areas & it can't hurt to try and be healthier (the opposite hopefully)!!
I'll keep you posted on any outcome.
I am a 34 year old mother of one by emergency c section (a common link in many of these posts?!). After my son was born I had an IUS fitted (an IUD that produces hormones that halt menstruation for as long as its fitted) and although I had extremely heavy & irregular menstruation before this I never had pain. However since having the IUS removed I have had the intense stabbing pains in my abdomin & rectum when having a bowel movement.
I will definitely be making an appointment to see my doctor after reading through this thread but I also think the advice on diet & exercise is worth heeding as I know I fall short in both these areas & it can't hurt to try and be healthier (the opposite hopefully)!!
I'll keep you posted on any outcome.
Women, thanks for sharing. My symptoms are stabbing pain in pelvis/anus before passing gas and during bowel movement, but only during menstruation. Guess I'll be researching endometriosis and paying more attention to diet/exercise. I've been trying to notice if drinking kefir (a yummy fermented milk) and taking probiotics reduces the pain. I'm amazed at how many people have been experiencing this same thing. I thought the symptoms were too wierd to put into words and I had never heard anyone talking about it before I found this thread on a google search.
Hello all, I too have this problem. Some of you show serious symptoms buy if it's just a sharp pain during bowel movements or gas then it is called trapped gas. The gas gets trapped behind your bowel movement and it's trying to get around it so it creates a sharp pain. I've had this ever since I started having periods. I get annual paps as well and I've never had any problems. Your uterus is swollen during menstruation therefore it makes the gas harder to get around the bowel movement in your colon. No matter how much it hurts I suggest pushing through the pain, literally. Not too hard, but only to pass the gas or to get your bowel movement going. If your sharp pain does go away after the bowel movement then it's probably just trapped gas. However if you have pain elsewhere like during intercourse and urination I'd suggest to go see a gyno to get things straightened out.
I get this too! Only since the birth of my second baby. My GP has referred me to the gynaecologist at the local hospital but I think it likely is just due to diet and exercise as some months are worse than others. Who'd be a woman, huh? I'll let you know if the gynae says anything different.
Im a 22 years old and i have experienced terrible period paiin for as long as i can remember. Perhaps the most painful part is urinating or a bowel movement during the first few days of my period in which i end up with tears and uncontrollable shaking due to the imense pain. I went to see a gyno and after exlcluding serious problems such as cancer etc he diagnosed me with endometriosis. Although i have not undergone the laparoscopy yet. I am currently taking the pill and skipping my period for 4 months at a time. It means that the pain isnt as regular and only comes once every 4 months which really helps, but its not a long term fix to the problem. Has anyone else found any medication that helps??
I can totally echo what you guys are describing. The stabbing excruciating unexplainable pain. Mine accompanies my periods sometimes, but not always. I have undergone laproscopic surgery to try and diagnose endometreosis, but the doctors always conclude that there just isn't enough extra tissue hanging out to really diagnose it.
Regardless, I feel very strongly that I DO have endometreosis - because nothing else can explain all this pain!
I envision my pain as if a good handful of polished rocks of odd shapes and sizes like baby footballs or really big chicken eggs have somehow been relocated to my bowel tract. When I change positions, stand up, sit down, run, walk, bend over, the rocks are all forced into new positions and therefore stretch and poke and push my guts around causing this stabbing unbearable pain. The gas seems to be the worst. 9 times out of 10 the worst of the pain is right around my rectum/anus - the MOST in discomfort!
I'm so glad I'm not the only one experiencing this. I'm not too happy though that there isn't any established cure for it. I can't do birth control because I have a blood mutation (Leiden Factor V) and I've had a DVT (Blood clot) before. I do have a Paraguard IUD which surprisingly did not overwhelm me with even more painful cramps. Prior to my IUD I had the kind of pain that would make me immobile. The first few mornings of my periods I'd be late to work just paralyzed in bed - it would usually pass before lunchtime or late morning. Fortunately (or not) my periods were so irregular I would only have about 4-6 a year, that is without any sort of birth control or medications. I've never had any children, and never been pregnant.
Regardless, I feel very strongly that I DO have endometreosis - because nothing else can explain all this pain!
I envision my pain as if a good handful of polished rocks of odd shapes and sizes like baby footballs or really big chicken eggs have somehow been relocated to my bowel tract. When I change positions, stand up, sit down, run, walk, bend over, the rocks are all forced into new positions and therefore stretch and poke and push my guts around causing this stabbing unbearable pain. The gas seems to be the worst. 9 times out of 10 the worst of the pain is right around my rectum/anus - the MOST in discomfort!
I'm so glad I'm not the only one experiencing this. I'm not too happy though that there isn't any established cure for it. I can't do birth control because I have a blood mutation (Leiden Factor V) and I've had a DVT (Blood clot) before. I do have a Paraguard IUD which surprisingly did not overwhelm me with even more painful cramps. Prior to my IUD I had the kind of pain that would make me immobile. The first few mornings of my periods I'd be late to work just paralyzed in bed - it would usually pass before lunchtime or late morning. Fortunately (or not) my periods were so irregular I would only have about 4-6 a year, that is without any sort of birth control or medications. I've never had any children, and never been pregnant.
Endometriosis is correlated to GI stuff. I have had the exact same symptoms as previously mentioned and my gyno guessed I had endo. The symptoms were getting worse every month. I was afraid to drive, for fear I would pass out if the pain hit. In desperation I tried improving my diet. I went off of gluten for a week and discovered that made a world of difference. My symptoms began to improve every month. I have been gluten free for 1.5 years and find there is a huge connection to the occurrence of my symptoms and my consumption of gluten. I have also heard dairy can worsen menstrual symptoms.
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If you do have endometriosis they cant see it on ultrasound or tell you have it from paps so it is very likely you may have it!
Oh my gosh I can't believe other people go through this. I'm so glad I found this. I seriously thought I was the only one in the world. I have been dealing with this pain for 6 years now. It started my senior year of high school. Later that year my first semester in college I got excruciating pain in my right abdomen and went to the ER. They thought it was appendicitis, but did a scan and told me I have cysts on my ovaries and that one ruptured. Since then I have seen 3 different gynos and no gyno has ever seen any cysts on my ovaries. I had been on birth control regulary this entire time. I have also gotten annual paps and never had any abnormalities. I have told the gynos about the pain (it never went away it comes and goes) and she suggested the GI doctor. So now I have my first GI appointment next month. I don't think mine is endometriosis because wouldn't they have found some sort of abnormalities by now? Every pap comes back fine, as well as every ultrasound they've done. I've seen 3 different doctors and same answer every time. Is there anything GI related that could cause this?
If you do have endometriosis they cant see it on ultrasound or tell you have it from paps so it is very likely you may have it!
It is very possible you have endometriosis because they cant see it on ultrasound and they cant tell if you have it from a pap. If you have a lot of bad pain and they cant seem to find anything it is likely it is endometriosis, dont worry though I found out I had endometriosis at 17 and I have a beautiful little girl :) Just keep trying to figure out what is going on you shouldn't have to be in terrible pain all the time!! Good luck.
i cant believe so many of you got the same problem. And now when i read all your stories, I just realized that I start having these awful pains after stopping the pill. I was diagnosed with ovarian zyst which i had removed 2 weeks ago and know i am recovering from the op. The first time I had my period after the op I was sure I would not have pain again, but I had it again. So I guess i was misdiagnosed and had this awful op for nothing. I mean the zyst are gone but the pain is still there. So after two weeks is my appointment and than I am going to ask the doc about Endometritis. Thanks so much.