does anyone know anything that helps endometriosis other than pain pills?

Answer 1

Getting pregnant cured mine. But as for the pain, pain pills stopped working altogether for me. The best thing to do is heat. A heating pad, a warm bath, or the quick and easy solution- A sock filled with rice heated in the microwave for three minutes. The most you can do is admit it hurts, take it easy, and spend the whole day resting. I know it sucks I've been there. I also read the only cures were pregnancy, menopause, or birth control for nine months. Since I wanted a baby I took my chances and got pregnant in eight months so good luck!

Answer 2

The best way is to have a laparoscopy with a dr that is experienced at removing as much of the endo as possible especially from difficult to reach areas for many drs such as behind the uterus.

As for the pain in the mean time you could try Pain Management (yes there is a specialty called Pain Management) and no pain pills such as narcotics are not the only thing that they treat patients with. They can offer other things too.

But in relation to the pain pills if you are worried about addiction pls don't be as you have a legitimate need for them. To learn more about chronic pain check out: http://www.painfoundation.org

In the publications section of the menu to the left on that site look for a section called Pain Community Bulletin and go to where it says "Spring 2001" and click and there you will find an article that explains the differences between addiction, dependence, and tolerance.

If you have other questions about my experience with endo and chronic pain in general pls feel free to IM or e-mail me privately any time.

Answer 3

There is no definitive cure for Endometriosis (including the old wive's tales of pregnancy, hysterectomy and menopause), but there are treatments that can effectively help, including surgical excision. Disease that is superficially ablated, vaporized or otherwise left behind will continue to thrive and cause pain, infertility and other symptoms. You can also try medical suppression like Lupron, which might help on a temporary basis (but has significant side effects). See an Endo specialist for additional help and info. Here are some links which might be of assistance:

http://www.endometriosistreatment.org
http://www.centerforendo.com
http://www.drcook.com
http://www.endoexcision.com
http://www.endocenter.org/pdf/2006ScreeningEducationKit.pdf

Good luck to you.

Answer 4

birth control pills can help in many cases. my mother had endometriosis and she was prescribed the pill and she said it worked wonders for her.

Answer 5

Sometimes nothing will help the pain

There is always-
Birth Control
Lupron
Provera
surgery
& of course pain pills


It's best to talk to your doctor
good luck

Answer 6

birth control pills

Answer 7

b/c pills, pregnancy, or laparoscopic surgery to have scar tissue removed