My last period which was after the failed clomid cycle, i had the most painful menses ever. The pain was excruciating that i had to have painkillers on standby. It didn't worked. Had hot water bottle (tuam) , it helped a little but then the pain is still there. I'm not so sure as why it happened, but in my opinion, it has to do a lot of hormone pills I've took for my clomid treatment. I had clomid, femostan and duphaston. All pills! And it did a lot of bad things to me in the end.
So during my painful period week, i did a lot of research on the best endometriosis specialist and this website came out , http://www.centerforendo.com/ . In Malaysia, endometriosis is new, and most doctors don't know how to treat it. They will ask for surgery, which is the same solution from this center BUT how good are the doctors in peeling/laser/excision off the endo cells which sticks to the other organs determine the success of the operation.
So during my painful period week, i did a lot of research on the best endometriosis specialist and this website came out , http://www.centerforendo.com/ . In Malaysia, endometriosis is new, and most doctors don't know how to treat it. They will ask for surgery, which is the same solution from this center BUT how good are the doctors in peeling/laser/excision off the endo cells which sticks to the other organs determine the success of the operation.
Well,I'm no expert in medicine. But when i read this establish center for endo, I'm intrigued. They understand our problems, and can explain in details pre and post-op. They have the best facilities to undergo LAPEX, the best doctors available, the most extensive database on endometriosis patient from all over the world.They can even assess our case for FREE if you post it to them.
At that time and moment, i was very much in pain and in desperate need for some relief. I was thinking of calling them out and that's when my pain stop the following day. I had cramps even after my period. There was not even blood on CD 6 but the pain was so horrible! Well, why didnt i just go to my doctor? Because i know what she will do. She will prescribe me more painkillers. Endo has no cure or any medication. Just surgery to get it all out. Even then, it can come back with a vengeance
My case is endo stage 4. Its quite critical and after my surgery, my doctor told me, she couldn't get most of it out from my body because she didnt want to take any risk. The operation was very risky. My condition was so severe that my uterus is stuck to my bowel/intestine. It was hell when i wanted to go to the toilet after the operation. I was sad because there is not much she can do and the only solution she had for me is suppress my period after operation and GET PREGNANT! I had my lucrin treatment already. Boy, it wasn't a walk in the park for me. There was so much side effects from lucrin.
And now, I'm waiting for the 2nd treatment..which is GET PREGNANT. This is also very difficult to achieve. Since if I take more hormone treatment, it acts like food to my endo cells. They thrive on the clomid. I know, it doesn't make any sense. But the want thing that can get u pregnant can also help to get back your disease. But if i get pregnant, then the endo will stop for awhile.Sounds confusing eh?
So, i will consider this option again (the LAPEX center at atlanta) if my pain starts coming back again. The cost is not cheap, but if there is any alternative / centre for endo in any parts in Malaysia, i'll take it! In the meantime, please be prepare for my lovely AF arrival with painkillers.
*For all endometriosis patient, do visit their website to learn more about your disease. I'm glad I found them. :)
