Anyone who has endometriosis -- what treatments have you had and how successful were they in reducing pain?

Question

What else have you tried that has helped (like heat, etc.) My pain is almost unbearable. The only thing my doctor has tried so far is a contraceptive patch which isn't helping at all (not her fault -I'm uncertain about what the best option for me is).

Answer 1

I don't have endometriosis myself, but I do have some information here that you might find helpful. Before I start typing it all in, though, I will tell you that I have had many painful and quite serious medical conditions over the past couple of years, and the way I got rid of them was by seeing a kinesiologist. Kinesiology is hard to explain, but it is a very very safe, natural therapy. It is a way of rebalancing the brain and the body, prompting it to cure itself of any problems it has. In September 2006 I was a mess. Now I'm so good I can hardly believe it. So that would be my initial recommendation.
But, I have this information here, so you may as well read it and see what you think.....
The root causes of endometriosis are: retrograde menstruation, endometrial cells that travel through the bloodstream or the lymphatic system, genetic defect, hormonal imbalance (relatively high estrogen and low progesterone) due to poor liver function, diet, xenoestrogens, or ovulatory dysfunction, imbalanced immune system, and flor imbalance (dysbiosis).

Recommended Foods: it is important to eat certified organic foods as much as possible due to the estrogenic effects of pesticides, herbicides, and hormone-laden meats.
Whole grains, beans, and vegetables should form the basis of your diet. All these foods are high in fibre and will help to balance the friendly bacteria involved with estrogen metabolism.
Eat plenty of cold-water fish like salmon, tuna, and mackerel. These fish are good sources of essential fatty acids (EFAs), substances that reduce inflammation and pain. For additional EFAs, add 2 tablespoons of flaxseeds to your daily protocol, along with a big glass of water. Flaxseeds have been shown to help balance estrogen levels. Flaxseed oil is just as good.
Eat fruits and vegetables, such as apples, cherries, broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts. They contain the phytochemical indole-3-carbinol, which supports the liver's detoxification of estrogen.
Regularly consume beets, carrots, artichokes, dandelion greens, onions, and garlic, as these foods stimulate liver detoxification.
Eat organic cultured yogurt to increase the levels of friendly flora in the large intestine.
Once a day, have a green drink to support detoxification.
Drink a glass of water every two waking hours to support detoxification.
Foods to Avoid: Avoid red meat and dairy products (except yogurt), all of which contain high levels of dioxins that act as environmental estrogens.
To keep pain under control, sty away from inflammatory substances like sugar, caffeine, and alcohol.

Supplements that Help:
Natural progesterone: this balances out estrogen, regulates the menses, and relieves pain. Apply 1/2 teaspoon (20mg) to your skin twice daily from days 6 to 26 of your cycle (stopping during the week of your menstrual flow). It is best used under the care of a health professional.
Vitex (chasteberry): Vitex balances the estrogen/progesterone ratio. Take 160 to 240mg of a 0.6% aucubin standardized extract or 80 drops daily. Do not use Vitex if you are currently taking the birth control pill.
Indole-3 Carbinol: take 300mg daily. It assist the liver in estrogen detoxification.
Dandelion root: take 300-500mg in capsule form or 1ml of tincture with each meal (three times daily). It improves liver detox.
Vitamin E: take 400IU twice daily. It helps with estrogen metabolism and inflammation.
Essential Fatty Acids: take a daily combination of flaxseed oil (1-2 tablespoons) or fish oil (3000-5000mg), along with gamma linoleic acid (GLA) from Evening Primrose Oil or Borage Oil at a dose of 300mg. EFAs decrease inflammation.
D-glucarate: take 500mg daily. This pytochemical assists the liver in estrogen breakdown.
B-complex vitamins: involved in estrogen metabolism. Take a 50mg complex twice daily.
High-potency Multi-vitamin: supplies many of the nutrients required for hormone metabolism. Take as directed on container.
Vitamin C: improves autoimmunity. Work your way slowly up to 6 grams (6000mg) daily. Reduce the dosage is diarrhea occurs (diarrhea in this instance isn't a bad sign, just means you've reached your natural tolerance level for vit c)
Motherwort (leonurus cardiaca): a good herb to use for acute uterine pain. Take 5ml three times daily.
Red Raspberry (rubus idaeus): an astringent herb that may ehlp uterine inflammation and pain. Drink it as a tea, three cups daily.
If you have heavy menstrual bleeding, take nettle (urtica dioica), a blood building herb, to prevent anemia. Begin using the herb after the last day of your menstrual cycle, and take 500mg two or three times daily for two weeks. Women with severe endometriosis often find that the pain keeps them up at night. If you need to get to sleep, try tea made with skullcap, passionflower, or valerian.
Moderate exercise is a natural pain reliever. Try to take a walk every morning, or find some other activity that you like well enough to perform regularly.
Use pads instead of tampons. Tampons may encourage retrograde menstruation.


Note: I had catastrophic periods, which was one of the reasons I saw a kinesiologist. She completely balance my hormones, which was one of the causes of my severe post-natal depression (bordering on psychosis), homicidal PMT, and a billion other problems. Since endometriosis is a hormonal thing, I think the kinesiology will work well for you. My practitioner uses the N.I.C.E. technique (neural integration something something, lol). I've been treated by other people using different kinesiology techniques, but the N.I.C.E. one is the only one that had any lasting effect and didn't need to be redone over and over.

That's the info I have on hand. I hope it helps :)

Answer 2

I was 30 when I was first diagnosed with endometriosis, after the unbelievable heavy bleeding during the periods. I had my first diagnostic surgery in 1998 and they also removed some of the lesions and the cysts on that occasion. From that point on it was a crazy dance with my life revolving around my disease and the days of my life going by me as if I was just a spectator. I was on Lupron that offered some help but destroyed me financially.

My parents were basically living on the verge of poverty just so that they can help me pay for my Lupron. I had a partial hysterectomy in 2005 and I was a bit better for approximately a year. And after endometriosis and pain returned in 2006, I remember that I just gave up any hope that I will lead a normal life ever again.

I was never able to maintain a healthy relationship and I gave up on that, too. I found out about this eBook (http://tinyurl.com/EndometriosisB ) on the internet and the few clicks changed everything. I could not believe that I have been suffering needlessly for so long. I will not be able to have children because my fallopian tubes and ovaries are removed, but I am just thankful that I am again able to lead a healthy full life...

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Hi,

Give the points to Donna. She is right. Applied Kiniseology SP is wonderful. My wife had Endo really bad and tried the pills and the shot and they jsut scrwed her up hormonaly. The doc was suggesting hysterectomy or nerve ablation where they cut the nerve so you don't feel the pain anymore. She went to a chiropractor that practiced this AK stuff and although kinda wierd it worked wonders. IT is totally natural and more along the lines of like chinese meridian medicine. Most insurance will nto cover it unless it is through a chiropractor but it will be well worth the time and money. The lady my wife went to see did alot of emotioanl work as well that seemed to be more of a whole being approach. Sounds kinda crazy but she has been pain free for 7 yrs now.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

You really need to read "Endometriosis Bible & Violet Protocol" by Zoe Brown (also available in electronic format here: http://www.endometriosisbible.info ). It's about how to eradicate endometriosis disease forever. It worked for me, you will see results in only a matter of weeks. Good Luck!

Answer 7

I have Endo. I have been dealing w/ it since high school but didn't know what it was until 6 years ago. I have done the pills, patches, Depo Shots and Lupron shots. I also live by heating pads and Cura Heat pads. Those stick to the inside of your clothes and work like a heating pad w/out the cord. I love those things. I also have been on alot of different pain meds to get the pain under control. Since all medicines work different in each person you should talk to your doc about trying another one. What didn't work for me might work for you.

If you would ever like to talk to someone who also deals with this illness please feel free to email me.

Good luck

Answer 8

The two things that have helped me most are evening primrose oil and vitamin c (ester-c). The EPO helps with inflammation, and the C helps with lethargy. Everyone is different, so you need to find out what works for you. I highly recommend that you read "Endometriosis: A key to healing through nutrition" by Dian Shepperson Mills. It has been extremely helpful for me.

Answer 9

I had endo really really bad. My doctor tried everything. Loads of pain meds during your period helps relieve the pain a bit but not totally. Ask your doctor about the shot to stop your period for awhile. If that works great, if not (depending on your age) ask for a hysterectomy. I had one and it's the best thing that my doctor could of done to help get my life pain free.

Answer 10

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Hope this helps.

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