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Seeking Recommendation on Doctor in "The Reserve" Practice
Asked by D.H. from Cleveland
on February 12, 2008
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I am currently seeing a doctor at The Reserve for treatment of endometriosis. Recently had a laparoscopy in which he recommended hysterectomy. I am just seeking conf...
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- D., I see Dr. Marchetta and I would trust him with my life. My two sisters and mother go to him too. I read the other replies and it is true that he isn't a great...
- Before doing that, please see Dr. Anthony Bacevice Jr., and talk with him ... He is (by far) the best OB I have come across ... you MAY have other options :)
- My Mom is also a patient of Dr. Marchetta and had a hysterectomy a few years back. Over all she was very happy with his care and with the fact that he didn't take the ...
Experience with Endometriosis?
Asked by J.M. from Salinas
on April 22, 2008
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I just got diagnosed with Endometriosis a month ago. My ob/gyn gave me a few options: 1. get a shot that puts you into menopause for months (I don't like this idea at ...
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- Yes, I emphathise! I'm now in my 70's; had endometriosis & cancer some 45-6 yrs ago; but already had my children. Never having been tested before, I opted for a hyst...
- Dear J., Not to sound presumptuous, but if anyone knows what you are going through, it's me. And I am sure there are a million other women just like us, so you are no...
- Hi J., I've had endometriosis since I was 20 (I'm 40 now). I also had the symptoms you're describing. I would recommend the surgery, it is a very simple surgery an...
Acupuncture
Asked by M.P. from Pocatello
on January 22, 2009
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I am considering trying acupuncture to help with Endometriosis pain. If anybody has an experience with this I would love to hear advice. Also, if you have a suggesti...
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- Hi M., I am a massage therapist and have some suggestions that might help. I will encourage acupuncture, it is a great alternative if you don't want to take drugs fr...
- I know a great reflexologist if you're interested in trying that- let me know.
- Try it! I am currently in accupuncture therapy due to neuropathy from chemo where my hands and feet go numb. The first time she did it, I was 90% back to normal!! I am...
Have You Had an Endometrial Ablation??
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on June 6, 2008
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I am 40 and have suffered with really bad cramps since my teens. I found out in 2002 that I had endometriosis and had laproscopic surgery. We are finished having chil...
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- Hello, I had the ablation done in 2004 and it worked good for about 6 months and my dr told me that its NOT guaranteed to work but i took the chance and did it. In Fe...
- I've had both. I would steer you to go down the ablation path first. I think I'm an exception to the rule. The ablation didn't work for me at all. But, I was havin...
- I was having horrible cramps and done with having kids. I was having periods that were 2-3 weeks long and becoming anemic. I had the ablsion 5 years ago this summer ...
What Would You Do
Asked by D.F. from State College
on November 6, 2006
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What my question is I have been dealing with endometriosis for a good while now. I had surgery for sterilization(fixed is my words)that I cant have no more children I...
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- Hi D.. I know exactly what you are going through. I had endrometrosis and had partial hysterectomy. I was 18 when I had twins but I was suffering alot of pain and m...
- I really do sympathize. I was diagnosed with Endometriosis/interstitial cystitis and HPV a few years back. I am going to be 32 in May, 2007. My doctor's also think ...
- D., I would get another opinion. I worked with a fairly young woman (early 30's) who had a partial hysterectomy. She had severe endemetriosis that affected her day ...
Need Advice on Dietary or Alternative Treatments for Endometriosis
Asked by L.S. from Salinas
on August 1, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I have had very painful periods for years and before I had an endometrial ablation last year, they were very heavy as well. I have recently had two doct...
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- Hi! Have you tried the Eat Right for Your Blood Type book. See the website www.dadamo.com. You should get off ibuprofen as soon as you can. I was taking tylenol and NS...
- Metal Toxicity can be a root cause to severe periods, as can Candida. (Metal Toxicity and Candida sort of go hand in hand I might add.) I would check into seeing a N...
- Dear L., I've worked with Dr Susan Lark. She's awesome when it comes to women- Her website is www.DrLark.com She has many books that help with this! You can googl...
Lupron Depot Treatment for Endometriosis
Asked by J.S. from Miami
on November 18, 2008
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hi Moms,
I have posted here before about my endometriosis, and I am sad to say that it has come back! My son will be two in December, and as of lately I have been exp...
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- Hi J. I have had this treatment in the past and it really did help although I did have some side effects. It's going to vary from person to person but I did have h...
- Hi J., Lupron Depot just mimicks menopause by LOWERING hormones. If your doctor GIVES you hormones to replace them then you are contradicting the benefits, if any, ...
- I want to tell you that you can completely get rid of your pain and suffering with endometriosis through diet alone. I had it too, I had excruciating doubled over pai...
Anyone Here Have Endometriosis? or on Birth Contol Patch???
Asked by D.C. from Jacksonville
on August 18, 2006
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So.. I am 21 years old with endometriosis. And I have been dealing with it since I was 12 years old. 5 surguries later, I still have pain. Except this time, no insur...
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- Check out this site http://www.fertilitycare.org/nptech.html I don't see a practitioner in JAX but this is certainly worth checking out. You could call another one i...
- I have it, had surgery and Lupron treatments. I have two beautifull girls after. Surgery causes scar tissue which can be just as bad as endrometriosis for fertility. S...
- I understand.. I did the patch as a last result to surgery(yet again.) Had a horrible experience. I believe I had every side affact you might have while on birth contr...
Endometriosis & Infertility
Asked by U. from Dallas
on September 14, 2008
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An immediate family member of mine is diagnosed with stage 3 endometriosis. She doesn't have any kids yet and would like to persue infertility treatment after the surg...
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- Hi, I was diagnosed with endometriosis about 21 years ago. I did work with a infertility doctor and never was able to give birth to children. We decided to adopt ...
- I don't know about the endometriosis, but Dr. Samuel Chantilis at Presby Dallas is a fabulous infertility specialist. One of the best in Dallas and always in D mag. I...
- Dr. James Douglas in Plano is an excellent fertility doctor. He helped me and many of my friends with conceiving. I would definitely set up a consultation with him a...
Endometriosis?
Asked by E.D. from Dallas
on October 15, 2006
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I hate to get personal, but I guess we are all moms… I have had irregular periods for almost a year now, and I’m getting worried. I have finally found a great OBGYN in...
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- I agree, you are better off having the laparscopy done to be 100% sure that it is endo. Once you find out for sure then you will be able to make the right decision ab...
- HI E., I know what you mean by being scared what is going on. I had some similiar problems and it sounds hormonal. It can be endometriosos. I would do the Laposcro...
- Hi E.! I had pain in my right ovary area about 3 years ago. They did the sono with no signs. Kept having the pain. So my OBGYN did the Laproscopy. I ended up havi...
