When I left the hospital, the doctor gave me a prescription for Tylenol 3s. I filled it, knowing I wasn't going to use them but thought 'just in case'.
I'm glad I did. While I didn't use them immediately after my surgery, AF is here and fiercer than ever.
It is a completely different type of pain. It's like someone has their foot on my crouch, and is yanking my ovaries down and out. Tug, tug, yank.
I bared the pain for a couple of days and then gave up and took the T3s.
Really really hoping this is not going to be added to my monthly gift. I don't know if I can deal with the endo pain on top of this.
Showing posts with label pain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pain. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Pain
The real squeamish may want to skip this entry.
I think I know why my period is late... A yeast infection.
I did not realize that a yeast infection can delay your period. But apparently it can.
Some of this stuff might be TMI for you. Although, if you also suffer from infertility, no doubt you are used to talking about this stuff!
I checked this morning to see if I could spot any blood, but I could tell I am starting to get a yeast infection. I haven't had one in years.
I also checked my cervix position, and it is far back.
Unfortunately I don't think my cervix appreciated the intrusion. Within minutes I began to cramp.
I've never really tried to describe any of the pain that I feel, but it is probably important to try to describe it.
I cannot help but hunch over. I feel a heaviness in my lower abdomen, as if my ovaries were suddenly filled with rocks.
The cramps ooze from this area all the way up to my belly button. I feel bloated and fat.
My back hurts. Some days I feel like someone is shoving a thick needle into my lower spine. Today it feels like a spiky rod is being jammed up my spine. The pain ends just below my shoulder blades but is worse at the bottom.
I did come into work for an important meeting. The meeting is done, and I am going home!
AF has finally arrived. I am happy to see her, which is weird after three years of not wanting to see her.
I think I know why my period is late... A yeast infection.
I did not realize that a yeast infection can delay your period. But apparently it can.
Some of this stuff might be TMI for you. Although, if you also suffer from infertility, no doubt you are used to talking about this stuff!
I checked this morning to see if I could spot any blood, but I could tell I am starting to get a yeast infection. I haven't had one in years.
I also checked my cervix position, and it is far back.
Unfortunately I don't think my cervix appreciated the intrusion. Within minutes I began to cramp.
I've never really tried to describe any of the pain that I feel, but it is probably important to try to describe it.
I cannot help but hunch over. I feel a heaviness in my lower abdomen, as if my ovaries were suddenly filled with rocks.
The cramps ooze from this area all the way up to my belly button. I feel bloated and fat.
My back hurts. Some days I feel like someone is shoving a thick needle into my lower spine. Today it feels like a spiky rod is being jammed up my spine. The pain ends just below my shoulder blades but is worse at the bottom.
I did come into work for an important meeting. The meeting is done, and I am going home!
AF has finally arrived. I am happy to see her, which is weird after three years of not wanting to see her.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Endometriosis and symptoms
So today I've decided I'm going to write about this horrible affliction I have called endometriosis (endo for short). Mainly because I'm in pain today.
For those that don't know, endo is when you have endometrial tissue outside of your uterus. When a woman menstruates, the endometrial tissue on the inside of the uterus sheds, giving us our lovely Aunt Flo. The thing is, women with endo have endometrial tissue ELSEWHERE.
They don't know why this happens. But it does, and it means then that wherever that tissue is, it bleeds. Bleeding leads to scarring and in my case, ovarian cysts, pelvic adhesions and PAIN!
A list of symptoms from Wikipedia follows. I've bolded the ones that I suffer from. Sorry if some of this is TMI.
- dysmenorrhea - painful, sometimes disabling cramps during menses; pain may get worse over time (progressive pain), also lower back pains linked to the pelvis
- chronic pelvic pain - typically accompanied by lower back pain or abdominal pain
- dyspareunia - painful sex
- dysuria - urinary urgency, frequency, and sometimes painful voiding
- infertility
- constipation
- chronic fatigue
- heavy or long uncontrollable menstrual period with small or large blood clots
- gastrointestinal problems including diarrhea, bloating and painful defecation
- extreme pain in legs and thighs
- back pain
- mild to extreme pain during intercourse
- pain from adhesions which may bind an ovary to the side of the pelvic wall, or they may extend between the bladder and the bowel, uterus, etc.
- extreme pain with or without the presence of menses
- premenstrual spotting
- mild to severe fever
- headaches
- depression
- hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
- anxiety
Yeah, the adhesions are fun. My organs like to snuggle close to each other. My surgeon told me part of my bladder was attached to my uterus, and my bowel was attached to the back of my pelvic wall, and my rectum was attached to my cervix.
The pain during sex is FANTASTIC for TTC too.
Sorry for all the sarcasm. I am definitely more bitchy when I am in pain.
One day I will type out my operative report from my September 2009 surgery because I find it fascinating read. But then again, it's my body. Maybe you won't find it interesting!
For those that don't know, endo is when you have endometrial tissue outside of your uterus. When a woman menstruates, the endometrial tissue on the inside of the uterus sheds, giving us our lovely Aunt Flo. The thing is, women with endo have endometrial tissue ELSEWHERE.
They don't know why this happens. But it does, and it means then that wherever that tissue is, it bleeds. Bleeding leads to scarring and in my case, ovarian cysts, pelvic adhesions and PAIN!
A list of symptoms from Wikipedia follows. I've bolded the ones that I suffer from. Sorry if some of this is TMI.
- dysmenorrhea - painful, sometimes disabling cramps during menses; pain may get worse over time (progressive pain), also lower back pains linked to the pelvis
- chronic pelvic pain - typically accompanied by lower back pain or abdominal pain
- dyspareunia - painful sex
- dysuria - urinary urgency, frequency, and sometimes painful voiding
- infertility
- constipation
- chronic fatigue
- heavy or long uncontrollable menstrual period with small or large blood clots
- gastrointestinal problems including diarrhea, bloating and painful defecation
- extreme pain in legs and thighs
- back pain
- mild to extreme pain during intercourse
- pain from adhesions which may bind an ovary to the side of the pelvic wall, or they may extend between the bladder and the bowel, uterus, etc.
- extreme pain with or without the presence of menses
- premenstrual spotting
- mild to severe fever
- headaches
- depression
- hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
- anxiety
Yeah, the adhesions are fun. My organs like to snuggle close to each other. My surgeon told me part of my bladder was attached to my uterus, and my bowel was attached to the back of my pelvic wall, and my rectum was attached to my cervix.
The pain during sex is FANTASTIC for TTC too.
Sorry for all the sarcasm. I am definitely more bitchy when I am in pain.
One day I will type out my operative report from my September 2009 surgery because I find it fascinating read. But then again, it's my body. Maybe you won't find it interesting!
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