So I am just at my wits end. I don't know how much more of this I can take. I am only 20 and everytime I get my period I feel like I am dying. It is soo painful. I want to have kids but right now I just don't know what to do to make it stop. I would take a hysterectomy at this point they hurt so bad. I just cant figure out what to do anymore. I feel like I am fighting a battle that no matter what I do I am going to lose. It just sucks. I am starting to think I have Endometriosis rather than PCOS. Just some of the stuff I read about it makes it seem alittle bit more like what I have. If I could ever get into my doctor I would know. I just know this isn't normal and this isn't right and I can't take it anymore. I can't walk, eat, drink, or move they hurt so bad. I wish it would all just end. Any advice, I would appreciate it sooooo much. Christina
I'm with ya, hun.. I get, and always have had, horribly painful periods. I usually take a few days off work and spend the time inbetween a hot bath tub and my bed or couch while on Lortab.
No doctor I have ever been to has EVER been concerned about my painful periods. In fact, I went to one DR while on AF, he looked me over and basically told me "Sorry, not much I can do for you.. it's just a painful period" and sent me on my merry way.... while I was crying my eyes out, not to mention.
I'm not sure why, but some women just have painful periods. It sucks alot, but mine doesn't seem to be linked to endometriosis or any other cause. Painful periods just seem to run in my family. ;;
As far as help, you might get some pain pills from your DR, and perhaps try Chamomile Tea.. it can help sooth painful cramps.
Best of luck to you, hun.. and lots of *hugs* and *comforting* for you.
As someone who is off to have a hysterectomy very shortly due to the severe painful periods I have suffered for many years, plus the loss of jobs for time off (couldn't stand up for longer than 2 minutes because I just flooded through everything) I'd like to just say this to you
Do not put up with it, any Dr who tells you to 'put up with it, you're a woman, it's normal' wants a good slap
See your doctor and demand you see a good gyn who will test you thoroughly, it may just be a simple D&C you need, if someone had listened to me all those years ago I wouldn't be so messed up inside now that I have to go have the entire lot removed, just because you're a woman doesn't mean you were born to suffer
Christina,
I have endo and it sucks. Majorly bad. So I'm sorry that you hurting so much. First piece of advice...find a new dr. The ERC or someone recently did a survey that said most women suffer for years and go through on average 4 drs before being properly diagnosed. That's because even when you find a dr that will do surgery that doesn't mean that they can recognize it once they get in there.
I'm glad to see that you've been researching. Endo is one of those diseases that the more you know about it the better off you are. Several of my drs as well as much of my research has told me that there are 4 diseases that seem to group together. Endo, PCOS, IBS and PMS. I have all of them. Lucky me I would suggest finding a specialist in endo at least for diagnosis and treatment. There is a group on Yahoo! Groups called EndoDocs. Those ladies can point you in the direction of a good specialist in your area. There are a few other good resources on endo. The ERC is amazing. Their website it endocenter.org. Very good information and its free to get info through their website. They have local chapters as well that you might be able to join. There is also another group called Goddess of Endometriosis. Those ladies have been through it all. Both places have tips on how to pick a dr, what to discuss and how to prepare for appointments and sugery.
I hope this helps. Let me know if there was anything else I can do for you. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Take care,
Ashley
__________________ Ashley, 22 Endo (dx 10/2004) and PCOS (dx 12/2005) Metformin 500mg and Flutamide 125mg (PCOS treatment) Lupron Femara and Cymbalta (Endo treatment) Start Weight: 162 Currently: 147 Goal: 120-125
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Painful Periods?????? 
I know how horrible period pains are. Could you see your dr about them??
