Endometriosis as a Figure Athlete

BabsieGirl · 02-27-2004, 03:33 PM

Oh Pam I love you hon..........Thank you for your support and encouraging words.

Sweetie, you have a nice weekend

BabsieGirl · 03-01-2004, 08:43 AM

Okay, Saturday was a day from hell.

I couldn't keep anything down.

Sunday was a little better.

When I got into work this morning, I asked a gal here if Lupron made her sick when she first started. She said yes but not to the point of vomiting all day and not being able to keep things down. My hips were also hurting.

So maybe it was the 24hr stomach flu

Today, I'm feeling TONS BETTER especially since I know I will be going to gym this evening for a round of cardio.

I'll get to see all my friends too.............

BabsieGirl · 03-02-2004, 11:01 AM

Last night I thought I was going to do cardio. Boy, was I WRONG!!! The moment I walked through the doors at the gym, my ovaries were feeling all BIG like they were going to burst. Then this headache came from NO WHERE! I was like, "okay, what's going on? I haven't even started cardio and my body is acting all funny!"

So I met up with my PT, a couple buds and gals there. Talked about when I'm going to compete next, blah blah blah. Anyway, I learned my PT may be working a booth at the Expo. I'm soooooooo excited for him. So, if he goes, I'm going to show my enthusiasm and go to. Not work any booths, but to walk around and see what's going on. Prolly catch pre-judging Figure/Fitness, etc......Oh, and meet TP and GOPRO.

Today, I woke up with the same headache I went to sleep with. It's starting to go away.

BabsieGirl · 03-04-2004, 05:34 PM

Monday I'll catch this thread up.

Been too moody these past couple days.

To who ever is reading this:

Have a nice weekend and be safe!

BabsieGirl · 03-08-2004, 11:46 AM

Okay. I'm going to forget all about my moody last couple of days from last week.

Here's something new:

Over the weekend I've experienced more severe headache, joint pain, forgetfulness (memory loss) and blurred vision. Which, is why I didn't make it to the Expo.

There's always next year

Today I'm having electric like jolts to my joints, blurred vision, slight abdominal pain and headache. For the headache I'm taking advil during the AM and Darvesets PM, blurred vision I'm wearing my glasses although it's not helping out with the focus problem. I think more so than blurred vision I'm having more of a focus issue. It's taking me like 5 sec. to focus in.

If this gets worse, I'll need to report everything to my doctor, which means, I'll be given another DARN prescription.

BabsieGirl · 03-08-2004, 11:50 AM

Oh........At the moment I'm pondering the idea of having a tummy tuck during my hysterectomy. Only because I want to make sure my tummy muscles get tightened back up, etc.....this will also ensure all organs are tightly entact and prevent further back pain. A gal I've been talking to says he Gyno performed the tummy tuck. So I'm going to ask my gyno and see what he says.........If he cannot, then I'm calling my Surgeon buddy in to perform it. The tummy tuck is going to be CHEAP because my insurance will have already paid for the anesthesiologist and hospital fees, etc.........

Anyone have any ideas?

BabsieGirl · 03-08-2004, 01:41 PM

I forgot to mention this part.

Starting Thursday evening. I kept getting up during the night. Was having night sweats, feeling hot & couldn't get commfy at all. So, Friday was awful. I was so tired.

Saturday, I couldn't sleep in although I wanted to BADLY!!! Same thing Friday. Restless night!

Sunday, a little better but not like it use to be. I'M SOOOOOOOO TIRED!!!!! But when I lay down to go to sleep, I'M VERY MUCH AWAKE!!!!!!!!

BabsieGirl · 03-09-2004, 07:13 AM

Today is the first day I woke up WITH OUT A HEADACHE!!!!!

Slight cramping and no period!

I have to blink a couple times before I can see clearly, maybe that will go away also today.

So far, I'm not in a mood. That's NOT to say it won't happen through out the day

BabsieGirl · 03-09-2004, 11:58 AM

Below is an article submitted by David E. Gregory of South Carolina, in support of his wife Michele:

My name is David E. Gregory and my wife Michele has chronic stage 4 Endometriosis. For all you “men” out there that don’t believe in this or are in denial about it, let me park my truck between your legs tomorrow while you try to go about your daily business. Maybe then you will have a miniscule idea how much your lady hurts. If that doesn’t get your attention, do her a very big and gracious favor and hit the road. Go on and get out of her life now before she gets any worse and you get hurt. I can’t “feel” my wife’s pain, but I can darn sure see it in her face every minute of every day. I get to see her cry while trying to simply sit down and watch a television show because her insides are all twisted up.

Am I having a bad day today? Yes, you could say that, and that’s another reason for my writing this. You see, on those rare occasions when she does have a relatively good day, we try to cram all we can into as short a time as we have. We never know how the next hour will be. We have had to leave the grocery store in the midst of shopping because her “endo” suddenly acted up and doubled her over. Try getting a baseball bat in your kidneys every now and then when you least expect it men. No warning or anything. No pattern of timing. Flat out of nowhere, totally blindsided, BAM! Can’t even breathe because it hurts so bad. Isn’t that sooo funny guys???? Want me to hit you again? No? Too bad. BAM!!! See, told you. You never know where or when. BAM!!! Got ya again!

That’s how you wife feels. Or your girlfriend as the case may be. I only wish that my words “could” hit you in the &*$#% so you “could” feel it. All we as men can do is imagine the pain. If you really care about her, you will get off your BUTTS and help me and the other “men” get something done about this. Forget about the ball game or the fight on T.V. or the golf date. SHOW your lady you care about her. Go to the doctor’s office and watch her “pain” as that un-feeling piece of crud tells her, “It’s all in your head, Honey. It’s just one of those WOMAN things.” Yeah, right. When was the last time you went with her and decked that idiot? When was the last time you canceled YOUR plans to be with her just to hold her hand because that’s ALL you could do for her? Yeah, I thought so. As long as she gives “you” what “you” want, when “you” want it, everything’s fine and dandy ain’t it? What about her? Ever consider “her” feelings? Right again huh? And you call yourself a MAN. HAH!!! Not even close. Wuss is more like it.

Now that I’ve had my say, let me give you some cold, hard, FACTS. Out of all the “Doctors” out there, especially those that call themselves “Gynecologists” I conservatively estimate 4% of them REALLY know and understand what Endometriosis is. What kind of odds does that give YOUR lady of finding one of them? Would you put $1,000.00 up with those odds on a ball game? I didn’t think you would. But you WILL gamble your lady’s health and state of mind on it. What does that tell her about how much you care? What does that tell you about yourself? You will, on the other hand support all kinds of research and “cures” for impotence. Case in point....VIAGRA!!!!!! There have already been NINE of “us” die because of that “urge” to get it on, both “during” and “after” the act!! Exciting ain’t it? I can’t wait to get my hands on some and give it a try. Hold your breath, will ya’?

We “men” also support all sorts of research, and spend un-Godly amounts of money to find a cure for and fight “Breast Cancer.” Why is that? ‘Cause we can “see” that. Here’s a scenario for you.

Billy; “See that gal over there?”

Bubba; “Which un”?

Billy; “That one with no boobs.”

Bubba; “Yeah, ain’t that awful”?

Billy; “Shore is. Man, we got to DO something about that Cancer stuff.” “Can’t have that happenin’ to MY woman.”

Bubba; “You got that right, Billy.” “I don’t want no woman what looks like that.”

“We got to git congress to spend some more money to find a cure.”

Billy; “Yep.” “Think I’ll call up “Big John” when we finish these here beers and tell him to put another bill out in the House to fix this.”

Bubba; “That’s a right good idee.” Think I’ll do that thang too.”

See what I mean? We are so concerned about how she “LOOKS”. We want a “trophy” to show off. Don’t matter how she “feels” inside, just so she “looks” good when we want her to. Oh yeah, we got to have our “supper” cooked too, and ready when we get home, or it’s gonna’ hit the fan fer sure!

When are you “men” going to wake up and smell the coffee? When are you going to get off your BUTT and really do something to HELP your woman? What is it going to take to get your attention? Do I personally have to lead the “strike” and picket outside YOUR house to get you attention? Yeah? O.K., I’ll be there, just as soon as I get finished over at Bubba’s place. If all of us would take ONE LOUSY DOLLAR out of our pockets, and send it to some research lab every week, we would have this cured in no time. Just think what that would do to show someone close to you how much you cared. That’s asking too much though isn’t it? Four bucks a month? Heck, that’s two less beers for ME!

Therein lies the key word....ME! If it don’t directly affect ME, then the heck with it. But it does, guys, it does. Ever wonder “why” she is so “ornery” all the time? It ain’t ‘cause she’s a B%$#&. Don’t ever make the mistake of letting me hear that. I’ll ask you real nicely why you think that way. When you say, “Aw, she says she hurts all the time”, my ball bat is right outside in the truck. Go back and read paragraph “two” and you’ll see what I mean.

I guess by now you are wondering when I’ll be through “having my say” aren’t you? The truth is, this whole story is “my” say. Someone has to do it, and I haven’t heard “you” saying anything. I haven’t seen “you” in the Doctor’s office lately. You would have seen “me” there. I’m not “ashamed” to be seen going to the “woman Doctor’s” office with my wife. That’s where “I” belong. Right beside her all the way. That’s where “you” belong too. Then, go out and tell all your “buddies” how easily this could happen to “their” women too. Tell them how much it hurts when the “Doctor” goes poking and jabbing on her to tell how far this has spread. Tell them how much “YOU” cried when you found out there was NO CURE, and it may very well cause her death. You can’t do that can you. Nope! That would make you “less” of a “man.” MEN don’t cry. BULL!!!!

Endometriosis, the “women’s” disease. Don’t effect us men none‘atall. Guess again. It DOES affect us men. Truth be known, ENDOMETRIOSIS is the single leading cause of more “domestic” violence than anything else. “We” men just don’t want to accept it as real. How would you like it if everytime you complained about something hurting, SHE said, “Aw Honey, it’s just one of those MAN things.” It’ll pass. Quit your bellyaching and fix my supper.” “Oh, while you’re up, bring me another beer too.”

Now, I’ve said my peace. What are YOU going to do about it? I look forward to seeing YOU and hearing YOUR voice the next time someone starts talking about how to spend some “slush” money. You know, we “really” don’t need that new stadium right now, our wives need this money a lot worse than we do. I can hear it now???????????

David E. Gregory
Endometriosis Sufferer

Stacey · 03-10-2004, 03:03 PM

HOLY COW- My hubby needs to read this!! Although I must give him credit~ He's much better now, then he was last year!!!!

BabsieGirl · 03-10-2004, 03:05 PM

I'M HAVING HOT FLASHES NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is sooooooooooooooooooooo weird!

BabsieGirl · 03-10-2004, 03:09 PM

I know Stacey!!!! I feel much better knowing that some men take the initiative to understand their "old ladies."

My hubby understands a little, and shows concern but, this guy REALLY hits men where it counts who will not take the time to understand what Endo is....Pretty interesting.

Stacey · 03-10-2004, 03:22 PM

I KNOW~ Very interesting. Matt still needs to learn a lot more, and not take me lightly when I say "my endo is acting up"
Or "I have horrible cramps" (which comes out of my mouth EVERY Day)

BabsieGirl · 03-11-2004, 12:31 PM

My hubby is starting to be a little more understanding HOWEVER, he has yet to do some research or read what I take home to him. IMO, I feel he should want to learn what is going on with his best friend, his wife, the mother of our children, etc......but he hasn't. I'm trying to stop wondering why I "think" he doesn't care all that much so, I'm gonna stop rambling

Women are just so dif. than men!

Stacey · 03-12-2004, 01:40 PM

honey I feel the SAME Way you do!! I'm always printing things off the internet, or telling him stuff about Endometriosis--and I don't think he listens--or cares THAT much.

BabsieGirl · 03-17-2004, 09:40 AM

Too bad we couldn't slip a memory card in their heads

BabsieGirl · 03-17-2004, 09:46 AM

Yesterday I had slight cramping. Joint and leg pain. The days before that were a little hectic but I managed.

Besides the headache, the one thing I'm having a hard time dealing with, is memory loss. It's like I'm lacking brain function. NOT FUNNY!.......Over the weekend my hubby and I were travleing down the road and his favorite song came on the radio....Well the base was awful load and I find that embarrassing so I tried to turn it down..............I COULDN'T REMEMBER WHERE THE KNOB/BUTTON CONTROL WAS!!!!!!!!!!...I about bawled my eyes out.........I had this car since 1998!!!!! Brandnew off the show room floor.....My doctor is GOING to do something about this no doubt.!!!!

The past couple nights before this incident, I had nose bleeds during the evening time along with a headache over my left eye and like electro stimulant pains just behind my left ear......Odd....It happened Wed, Thur and Fri of last week. that's it....Not at all this week so far.......

TODAY...I'm feeling okay. Something wrong with my blood pressure (i think) because each time I stand up, my head throbs....then it goes away......

I still have a hard time staying asleep. I get too too too hot at nights..........................................

keeping you posted
Babs

BabsieGirl · 03-18-2004, 03:27 PM

today. Still having pains in my bones. Mostly hip, shin and forearm.

BabsieGirl · 03-22-2004, 08:46 AM

Okay. Friday I was instructed to go into the ER to be evaluated for my headaches, nose bleeds and memory loss.

When I arrived to the ER I was immediately taken into a dark room and evaluated. My blood pressure was 180/90. I received a CAT Scan, 3 bags of saline and had blood taken. The CAT Scan came back normal. Blood checked out fine however, no explanation for the headache, nose bleeds & memory loss.

The only time I'd ever have a headache was either the day of or before my mensus.

Today, I'm scheduling an appt with my family dr to have an MRI plus something else done. These tests will allow the dr to study my brain activity (for memory loss) and (the other test) to see if there is any bleeding or aneurisms.

We're all hoping the Lupron is causing all the problems. As I've never had any of these problems prior to the injections.

I'll keep all posted.

BabsieGirl · 03-22-2004, 12:49 PM

****Reminder.......Thursday I go in to get my 2nd injection

I left a msg with my Gyno about the hospital visit

Stacey · 03-23-2004, 11:00 AM

Hey girl. I had a realllllllllllly bad day with Endo yesterdsay

Severe veryyyyyyyy painful cramping ALL day. I was taking 4 advil at a time and that did nothing

Better today so far..but I'm sure it will be back

I hate Endometriosis!!

BabsieGirl · 03-23-2004, 11:19 AM

Having Endo is def. NO party

Scrath the thursday appt. It moved to tomorrow. I'll also get blood pressure meds

BabsieGirl · 03-25-2004, 07:13 AM

You guys.....I talked to my dr yesterday. The weight isn't going to come off until I'm off my injections and HRT. We talked diuretics and working out....No matter what I do, I won't change until this is all over.

So, after my appt, I drove to my gym....said my goodbyes to everyone and cancelled my membership. Many of my friends were in tears....I did tell them they'd see me in there again, just not anytime soon.

Surgery will be in appx 60 to 90 days. I'm too too sensitive to my lupron injections. I shouldn't be having this many problems, but I am and, they're out of control. My dr actually wanted to take me off lupron and schedule the hysterectomy however he added HRT along with the Lupron...so I said I'll wait another 30 and see what happens...then we'll go from there.

Thank you all for your support along the way.
Babs

ah1 · 03-26-2004, 04:22 PM

Hi,
My DH directed me to this board and I hope you don't mind me posting. I have to admit, I rolled my eyes when he told me about it and have been so surprised at the quality of this forum (sorry!!)There's a lot of info here, you've obviously done a lot of research!

I'm sorry you are having such a reaction to the lupron, I read each entry in turn and as soon as you mentioned it I was (in my mind lol) urging you not to take it :-( I hope the side-effects you've been suffering are reversible, and lessen now you are taking the addback.

I live in the UK, I've had endo since I was 13 years old (over 18 years ago). I've tried all the hormone therapies, surgery, alternatives - you name it :-) As you've found in your research, there's no cure. Having babies doesn't always help, having a hyst is not a cure (and in answer to an earlier query, the disease is often left behind when the reproductive organs are removed, and each tiny dot of endo produces enough hormones by itself to keep the disease active)... the best way to "cure" endo is to have ALL endo removed by a specialist surgeon.

Feel free to contact me or join one of the endo boards!
http://asefaqs.tripod.com (Hope it is okay to post that here) and if not, I may as well compound the problem by adding another URL to a site that produced a fantastic docummentary on endo that really helped my DH and family to understand what endo really does to us... http://www.endometriosis.org/html/video.html I highly recommend it.

I wish you all the best with your fight against endo.

02-27-2004, 03:33 PM	#61
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	Oh Pam I love you hon..........Thank you for your support and encouraging words. Sweetie, you have a nice weekend
	Don't hate the player, hate the game!http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/...the%20wave.GIF Before you talk about what you want - appreciate what you have. http://home.earthlink.net/~gwcaton/s...ctures/tmf.jpg A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband. -Honore de Balzac Desire+Consistency='s RESULTS

03-01-2004, 08:43 AM	#62
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	Okay, Saturday was a day from hell. I couldn't keep anything down. Sunday was a little better. When I got into work this morning, I asked a gal here if Lupron made her sick when she first started. She said yes but not to the point of vomiting all day and not being able to keep things down. My hips were also hurting. So maybe it was the 24hr stomach flu Today, I'm feeling TONS BETTER especially since I know I will be going to gym this evening for a round of cardio. I'll get to see all my friends too.............
	Don't hate the player, hate the game!http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/...the%20wave.GIF Before you talk about what you want - appreciate what you have. http://home.earthlink.net/~gwcaton/s...ctures/tmf.jpg A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband. -Honore de Balzac Desire+Consistency='s RESULTS

03-02-2004, 11:01 AM	#63
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	Last night I thought I was going to do cardio. Boy, was I WRONG!!! The moment I walked through the doors at the gym, my ovaries were feeling all BIG like they were going to burst. Then this headache came from NO WHERE! I was like, "okay, what's going on? I haven't even started cardio and my body is acting all funny!" So I met up with my PT, a couple buds and gals there. Talked about when I'm going to compete next, blah blah blah. Anyway, I learned my PT may be working a booth at the Expo. I'm soooooooo excited for him. So, if he goes, I'm going to show my enthusiasm and go to. Not work any booths, but to walk around and see what's going on. Prolly catch pre-judging Figure/Fitness, etc......Oh, and meet TP and GOPRO. Today, I woke up with the same headache I went to sleep with. It's starting to go away.
	Don't hate the player, hate the game!http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/...the%20wave.GIF Before you talk about what you want - appreciate what you have. http://home.earthlink.net/~gwcaton/s...ctures/tmf.jpg A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband. -Honore de Balzac Desire+Consistency='s RESULTS

03-04-2004, 05:34 PM	#64
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	Monday I'll catch this thread up. Been too moody these past couple days. To who ever is reading this: Have a nice weekend and be safe!
	Don't hate the player, hate the game!http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/...the%20wave.GIF Before you talk about what you want - appreciate what you have. http://home.earthlink.net/~gwcaton/s...ctures/tmf.jpg A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband. -Honore de Balzac Desire+Consistency='s RESULTS

03-08-2004, 11:46 AM	#65
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	Okay. I'm going to forget all about my moody last couple of days from last week. Here's something new: Over the weekend I've experienced more severe headache, joint pain, forgetfulness (memory loss) and blurred vision. Which, is why I didn't make it to the Expo. There's always next year Today I'm having electric like jolts to my joints, blurred vision, slight abdominal pain and headache. For the headache I'm taking advil during the AM and Darvesets PM, blurred vision I'm wearing my glasses although it's not helping out with the focus problem. I think more so than blurred vision I'm having more of a focus issue. It's taking me like 5 sec. to focus in. If this gets worse, I'll need to report everything to my doctor, which means, I'll be given another DARN prescription.
	Don't hate the player, hate the game!http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/...the%20wave.GIF Before you talk about what you want - appreciate what you have. http://home.earthlink.net/~gwcaton/s...ctures/tmf.jpg A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband. -Honore de Balzac Desire+Consistency='s RESULTS

03-08-2004, 11:50 AM	#66
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	Oh........At the moment I'm pondering the idea of having a tummy tuck during my hysterectomy. Only because I want to make sure my tummy muscles get tightened back up, etc.....this will also ensure all organs are tightly entact and prevent further back pain. A gal I've been talking to says he Gyno performed the tummy tuck. So I'm going to ask my gyno and see what he says.........If he cannot, then I'm calling my Surgeon buddy in to perform it. The tummy tuck is going to be CHEAP because my insurance will have already paid for the anesthesiologist and hospital fees, etc......... Anyone have any ideas?
	Don't hate the player, hate the game!http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/...the%20wave.GIF Before you talk about what you want - appreciate what you have. http://home.earthlink.net/~gwcaton/s...ctures/tmf.jpg A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband. -Honore de Balzac Desire+Consistency='s RESULTS

03-08-2004, 01:41 PM	#67
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	I forgot to mention this part. Starting Thursday evening. I kept getting up during the night. Was having night sweats, feeling hot & couldn't get commfy at all. So, Friday was awful. I was so tired. Saturday, I couldn't sleep in although I wanted to BADLY!!! Same thing Friday. Restless night! Sunday, a little better but not like it use to be. I'M SOOOOOOOO TIRED!!!!! But when I lay down to go to sleep, I'M VERY MUCH AWAKE!!!!!!!!
	Don't hate the player, hate the game!http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/...the%20wave.GIF Before you talk about what you want - appreciate what you have. http://home.earthlink.net/~gwcaton/s...ctures/tmf.jpg A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband. -Honore de Balzac Desire+Consistency='s RESULTS

03-09-2004, 07:13 AM	#68
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	Today is the first day I woke up WITH OUT A HEADACHE!!!!! Slight cramping and no period! I have to blink a couple times before I can see clearly, maybe that will go away also today. So far, I'm not in a mood. That's NOT to say it won't happen through out the day
	Don't hate the player, hate the game!http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/...the%20wave.GIF Before you talk about what you want - appreciate what you have. http://home.earthlink.net/~gwcaton/s...ctures/tmf.jpg A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband. -Honore de Balzac Desire+Consistency='s RESULTS

03-09-2004, 11:58 AM	#69
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	Supportive Husbands Article: For the men who don't understand what this is. Below is an article submitted by David E. Gregory of South Carolina, in support of his wife Michele: My name is David E. Gregory and my wife Michele has chronic stage 4 Endometriosis. For all you “men” out there that don’t believe in this or are in denial about it, let me park my truck between your legs tomorrow while you try to go about your daily business. Maybe then you will have a miniscule idea how much your lady hurts. If that doesn’t get your attention, do her a very big and gracious favor and hit the road. Go on and get out of her life now before she gets any worse and you get hurt. I can’t “feel” my wife’s pain, but I can darn sure see it in her face every minute of every day. I get to see her cry while trying to simply sit down and watch a television show because her insides are all twisted up. Am I having a bad day today? Yes, you could say that, and that’s another reason for my writing this. You see, on those rare occasions when she does have a relatively good day, we try to cram all we can into as short a time as we have. We never know how the next hour will be. We have had to leave the grocery store in the midst of shopping because her “endo” suddenly acted up and doubled her over. Try getting a baseball bat in your kidneys every now and then when you least expect it men. No warning or anything. No pattern of timing. Flat out of nowhere, totally blindsided, BAM! Can’t even breathe because it hurts so bad. Isn’t that sooo funny guys???? Want me to hit you again? No? Too bad. BAM!!! See, told you. You never know where or when. BAM!!! Got ya again! That’s how you wife feels. Or your girlfriend as the case may be. I only wish that my words “could” hit you in the &*$#% so you “could” feel it. All we as men can do is imagine the pain. If you really care about her, you will get off your BUTTS and help me and the other “men” get something done about this. Forget about the ball game or the fight on T.V. or the golf date. SHOW your lady you care about her. Go to the doctor’s office and watch her “pain” as that un-feeling piece of crud tells her, “It’s all in your head, Honey. It’s just one of those WOMAN things.” Yeah, right. When was the last time you went with her and decked that idiot? When was the last time you canceled YOUR plans to be with her just to hold her hand because that’s ALL you could do for her? Yeah, I thought so. As long as she gives “you” what “you” want, when “you” want it, everything’s fine and dandy ain’t it? What about her? Ever consider “her” feelings? Right again huh? And you call yourself a MAN. HAH!!! Not even close. Wuss is more like it. Now that I’ve had my say, let me give you some cold, hard, FACTS. Out of all the “Doctors” out there, especially those that call themselves “Gynecologists” I conservatively estimate 4% of them REALLY know and understand what Endometriosis is. What kind of odds does that give YOUR lady of finding one of them? Would you put $1,000.00 up with those odds on a ball game? I didn’t think you would. But you WILL gamble your lady’s health and state of mind on it. What does that tell her about how much you care? What does that tell you about yourself? You will, on the other hand support all kinds of research and “cures” for impotence. Case in point....VIAGRA!!!!!! There have already been NINE of “us” die because of that “urge” to get it on, both “during” and “after” the act!! Exciting ain’t it? I can’t wait to get my hands on some and give it a try. Hold your breath, will ya’? We “men” also support all sorts of research, and spend un-Godly amounts of money to find a cure for and fight “Breast Cancer.” Why is that? ‘Cause we can “see” that. Here’s a scenario for you. Billy; “See that gal over there?” Bubba; “Which un”? Billy; “That one with no boobs.” Bubba; “Yeah, ain’t that awful”? Billy; “Shore is. Man, we got to DO something about that Cancer stuff.” “Can’t have that happenin’ to MY woman.” Bubba; “You got that right, Billy.” “I don’t want no woman what looks like that.” “We got to git congress to spend some more money to find a cure.” Billy; “Yep.” “Think I’ll call up “Big John” when we finish these here beers and tell him to put another bill out in the House to fix this.” Bubba; “That’s a right good idee.” Think I’ll do that thang too.” See what I mean? We are so concerned about how she “LOOKS”. We want a “trophy” to show off. Don’t matter how she “feels” inside, just so she “looks” good when we want her to. Oh yeah, we got to have our “supper” cooked too, and ready when we get home, or it’s gonna’ hit the fan fer sure! When are you “men” going to wake up and smell the coffee? When are you going to get off your BUTT and really do something to HELP your woman? What is it going to take to get your attention? Do I personally have to lead the “strike” and picket outside YOUR house to get you attention? Yeah? O.K., I’ll be there, just as soon as I get finished over at Bubba’s place. If all of us would take ONE LOUSY DOLLAR out of our pockets, and send it to some research lab every week, we would have this cured in no time. Just think what that would do to show someone close to you how much you cared. That’s asking too much though isn’t it? Four bucks a month? Heck, that’s two less beers for ME! Therein lies the key word....ME! If it don’t directly affect ME, then the heck with it. But it does, guys, it does. Ever wonder “why” she is so “ornery” all the time? It ain’t ‘cause she’s a B%$#&. Don’t ever make the mistake of letting me hear that. I’ll ask you real nicely why you think that way. When you say, “Aw, she says she hurts all the time”, my ball bat is right outside in the truck. Go back and read paragraph “two” and you’ll see what I mean. I guess by now you are wondering when I’ll be through “having my say” aren’t you? The truth is, this whole story is “my” say. Someone has to do it, and I haven’t heard “you” saying anything. I haven’t seen “you” in the Doctor’s office lately. You would have seen “me” there. I’m not “ashamed” to be seen going to the “woman Doctor’s” office with my wife. That’s where “I” belong. Right beside her all the way. That’s where “you” belong too. Then, go out and tell all your “buddies” how easily this could happen to “their” women too. Tell them how much it hurts when the “Doctor” goes poking and jabbing on her to tell how far this has spread. Tell them how much “YOU” cried when you found out there was NO CURE, and it may very well cause her death. You can’t do that can you. Nope! That would make you “less” of a “man.” MEN don’t cry. BULL!!!! Endometriosis, the “women’s” disease. Don’t effect us men none‘atall. Guess again. It DOES affect us men. Truth be known, ENDOMETRIOSIS is the single leading cause of more “domestic” violence than anything else. “We” men just don’t want to accept it as real. How would you like it if everytime you complained about something hurting, SHE said, “Aw Honey, it’s just one of those MAN things.” It’ll pass. Quit your bellyaching and fix my supper.” “Oh, while you’re up, bring me another beer too.” Now, I’ve said my peace. What are YOU going to do about it? I look forward to seeing YOU and hearing YOUR voice the next time someone starts talking about how to spend some “slush” money. You know, we “really” don’t need that new stadium right now, our wives need this money a lot worse than we do. I can hear it now??????????? David E. Gregory Endometriosis Sufferer
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03-10-2004, 03:03 PM	#70
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	HOLY COW- My hubby needs to read this!! Although I must give him credit~ He's much better now, then he was last year!!!!
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03-10-2004, 03:05 PM	#71
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	I'M HAVING HOT FLASHES NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is sooooooooooooooooooooo weird!
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03-10-2004, 03:09 PM	#72
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	I know Stacey!!!! I feel much better knowing that some men take the initiative to understand their "old ladies." My hubby understands a little, and shows concern but, this guy REALLY hits men where it counts who will not take the time to understand what Endo is....Pretty interesting.
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03-10-2004, 03:22 PM	#73
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	I KNOW~ Very interesting. Matt still needs to learn a lot more, and not take me lightly when I say "my endo is acting up" Or "I have horrible cramps" (which comes out of my mouth EVERY Day)
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03-11-2004, 12:31 PM	#74
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	My hubby is starting to be a little more understanding HOWEVER, he has yet to do some research or read what I take home to him. IMO, I feel he should want to learn what is going on with his best friend, his wife, the mother of our children, etc......but he hasn't. I'm trying to stop wondering why I "think" he doesn't care all that much so, I'm gonna stop rambling Women are just so dif. than men!
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03-12-2004, 01:40 PM	#75
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	honey I feel the SAME Way you do!! I'm always printing things off the internet, or telling him stuff about Endometriosis--and I don't think he listens--or cares THAT much.
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03-17-2004, 09:40 AM	#76
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	Too bad we couldn't slip a memory card in their heads
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03-17-2004, 09:46 AM	#77
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	Yesterday I had slight cramping. Joint and leg pain. The days before that were a little hectic but I managed. Besides the headache, the one thing I'm having a hard time dealing with, is memory loss. It's like I'm lacking brain function. NOT FUNNY!.......Over the weekend my hubby and I were travleing down the road and his favorite song came on the radio....Well the base was awful load and I find that embarrassing so I tried to turn it down..............I COULDN'T REMEMBER WHERE THE KNOB/BUTTON CONTROL WAS!!!!!!!!!!...I about bawled my eyes out.........I had this car since 1998!!!!! Brandnew off the show room floor.....My doctor is GOING to do something about this no doubt.!!!! The past couple nights before this incident, I had nose bleeds during the evening time along with a headache over my left eye and like electro stimulant pains just behind my left ear......Odd....It happened Wed, Thur and Fri of last week. that's it....Not at all this week so far....... TODAY...I'm feeling okay. Something wrong with my blood pressure (i think) because each time I stand up, my head throbs....then it goes away...... I still have a hard time staying asleep. I get too too too hot at nights.......................................... keeping you posted Babs
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03-18-2004, 03:27 PM	#78
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	today. Still having pains in my bones. Mostly hip, shin and forearm.
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03-22-2004, 08:46 AM	#79
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	Okay. Friday I was instructed to go into the ER to be evaluated for my headaches, nose bleeds and memory loss. When I arrived to the ER I was immediately taken into a dark room and evaluated. My blood pressure was 180/90. I received a CAT Scan, 3 bags of saline and had blood taken. The CAT Scan came back normal. Blood checked out fine however, no explanation for the headache, nose bleeds & memory loss. The only time I'd ever have a headache was either the day of or before my mensus. Today, I'm scheduling an appt with my family dr to have an MRI plus something else done. These tests will allow the dr to study my brain activity (for memory loss) and (the other test) to see if there is any bleeding or aneurisms. We're all hoping the Lupron is causing all the problems. As I've never had any of these problems prior to the injections. I'll keep all posted.
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03-22-2004, 12:49 PM	#80
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	****Reminder.......Thursday I go in to get my 2nd injection I left a msg with my Gyno about the hospital visit
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03-23-2004, 11:00 AM	#81
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	Hey girl. I had a realllllllllllly bad day with Endo yesterdsay Severe veryyyyyyyy painful cramping ALL day. I was taking 4 advil at a time and that did nothing Better today so far..but I'm sure it will be back I hate Endometriosis!!
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03-23-2004, 11:19 AM	#82
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	Having Endo is def. NO party Scrath the thursday appt. It moved to tomorrow. I'll also get blood pressure meds
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03-25-2004, 07:13 AM	#83
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	Breaking News You guys.....I talked to my dr yesterday. The weight isn't going to come off until I'm off my injections and HRT. We talked diuretics and working out....No matter what I do, I won't change until this is all over. So, after my appt, I drove to my gym....said my goodbyes to everyone and cancelled my membership. Many of my friends were in tears....I did tell them they'd see me in there again, just not anytime soon. Surgery will be in appx 60 to 90 days. I'm too too sensitive to my lupron injections. I shouldn't be having this many problems, but I am and, they're out of control. My dr actually wanted to take me off lupron and schedule the hysterectomy however he added HRT along with the Lupron...so I said I'll wait another 30 and see what happens...then we'll go from there. Thank you all for your support along the way. Babs
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03-26-2004, 04:22 PM	#84
ah1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: uk Posts: 65	Help for endo Hi, My DH directed me to this board and I hope you don't mind me posting. I have to admit, I rolled my eyes when he told me about it and have been so surprised at the quality of this forum (sorry!!)There's a lot of info here, you've obviously done a lot of research! I'm sorry you are having such a reaction to the lupron, I read each entry in turn and as soon as you mentioned it I was (in my mind lol) urging you not to take it :-( I hope the side-effects you've been suffering are reversible, and lessen now you are taking the addback. I live in the UK, I've had endo since I was 13 years old (over 18 years ago). I've tried all the hormone therapies, surgery, alternatives - you name it :-) As you've found in your research, there's no cure. Having babies doesn't always help, having a hyst is not a cure (and in answer to an earlier query, the disease is often left behind when the reproductive organs are removed, and each tiny dot of endo produces enough hormones by itself to keep the disease active)... the best way to "cure" endo is to have ALL endo removed by a specialist surgeon. Feel free to contact me or join one of the endo boards! http://asefaqs.tripod.com (Hope it is okay to post that here) and if not, I may as well compound the problem by adding another URL to a site that produced a fantastic docummentary on endo that really helped my DH and family to understand what endo really does to us... http://www.endometriosis.org/html/video.html I highly recommend it. I wish you all the best with your fight against endo.