I passed out when I had my period. Doctors don't know what's wrong.

[Anonymous]

This one is for the ladies, I really need help.

So 2 months ago, I ended up in hospital because I passed out when I had my period. I got my period at 13, I have always had pretty bad period pain, the last couple of years it has gotten worse. The last 6 months or so have gotten worse each cycle and has become really unbearable. I can't do anything, I have a high pain tolerance normally, I do martial arts so I'm use to getting hurt, but this I can't take, I find my self crying at 4 in the morning because the cramps and back pain hurt so much, I feel dizzy and like I'm going to pass out again, I've heard exercise helps but I can't even walk around my house with out going throw up. My uterus is so swollen I look like I'm in the early stages of pregnancy

I have had multiple ultrasounds where I have been told I have 19 follicles on one ovary and 20 on the other, the doctors are saying that I shouldn't be in any pain or be nauseous because of it.

I really can't take it anymore please help if you have any advise or had the same thing.

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+1 y

it was deffinatly endometriosis, took 7 years for an answer. I've had two laproscopys in the last 9 months and still has done nothing.
if i didn't want kids so bad i would deffinatly be having a full hystorectomy

[pepper01]

your story sounds EXACTLY like mine. I have horrible period pain to the point where I can't walk, sleep or move and I've passed out so many times from the pain. I was diagnosed with endometriosis at age 17. I suffer nausea, horrible low back pain/swelling, leg pains and stomach/side swelling. these are ALL symptoms of endometriosis. the absoulte ONLY way to be diagnosed is through a laprascopic surgery. they cannot diagnose through a pelvic exam, ultrasound,etc it has to be surgery. if you don't get it checked out you can become infertile. add me as a friend and we can talk about it. I've been there and had ALL the symptoms as you. feel better :)

heres links for endometriosis

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[pepper01]

btw it took my 7 years to get diagnosed with endometriosis. you ned to push for them to do a laprascopic surgery! don't let them tell you your age is too young. I've had symptoms since age 10. you need to find an endometriosis speacilist

[Asker]

Thank you!

Well I know endometriosis runs in the family, so I'm pretty sure that's it, Christmas eve I passed out in the shopping centre because of it. Was so scary, what have they given you to help?

[pepper01]

right now I'm on the mirena iud to stop my periods but I still have endo flare ups. I've been on depo provera, lupron, combined and progestin only pills but nothing has helped! the best thing that gave me relief was surgery but remember everyone is different so what didn't work for me might work for you. I'm sorry to hear you keep passing out. if it runs in your family the its a good chance that you have it as well. here's a link for endo speacilists in the united states

link

[Annalove]

I'm so sorry! I have no idea what's wrong. I guess everybody handles periods differently. But I never heard anything like this... Dose medicine help?

[Asker]

I've tried everything on the shelfs for period pain, nothing works except for pain killers that knock me out for hours, but that's no good because I work full time

[jacquesvol]

Only doctors can help you. You won't find trustworthy help for health problems on an internet forum.

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[WoodWizzard87]

Have you been checked for endometriosis? The uterine lining grows outside the uterus and coats other organs and causes severe back and abdominal pain.

[Asker]

I'm booked in next month for tests to see if it is, but they have their doubts :s

[Anonymous]

If you've been checked out and been to the doctor, there's really nothing on here that anyone can tell you that will help. Have you tried a second opinion from another doctor?

[Annalove]

Second opinion from a doctor would be great. I would go to diff doctors and ask what is up with this. See if anybody can help

[Asker]

I've been to two different doctors had ultrasounds with both and they say the same thing, I'm booked in to see a specilest next month, so hopefully they will know what's going on

[candlewax]

If you went to GPs, then they can't tell you squat. A specialist should be able to give you a better diagnosis.

[jacquesvol]

Indeed, you should visit an obgyn.