Guest guest Posted January 2, 2002 Report Share Posted January 2, 2002 Hi Joan: I've had worse-than-average menstrual cramps and extremely heavy periods for as long as I can remember. I am anemic from it. I recently had a procedure to 'lighten my flow' and am waiting to see if it was successful. I was never diagnosed with endometriosis, but it has been suggested. Tami (NJ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2002 Report Share Posted January 2, 2002 Hi Joan: I've had worse-than-average menstrual cramps and extremely heavy periods for as long as I can remember. I am anemic from it. I recently had a procedure to 'lighten my flow' and am waiting to see if it was successful. I was never diagnosed with endometriosis, but it has been suggested. Tami (NJ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2002 Report Share Posted January 2, 2002 Hi Joan. Well, as you probably know, I had endo. And I definitely feel there is a connection to CU and endo AND to masto and endo. Too many women with both conditions have had it. As for periods, mine were heavy, usually lasted 7 to 10 days, although did have them last a whole month a few times. Always had severe cramps. I went on the pill when I was like 14 to try to regulate my periods and alleviate the cramping, but it didn't help much and caused migraines. Surprisingly, when I was d'x with the endometriosis, unlike the norm of having heavy periods with it, mine had stopped completely. Has anyone ever actually looked to see if you have endo? The only way, as far as I know, is to actually go in and look, usually through a laparoscopy. I have also read, now from several different places, that endo is believed to autoimmune. Somehow I am not surprised... Air hugs, Jackie Life is tough, but I'm tougher. _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2002 Report Share Posted January 2, 2002 Hi Joan. Well, as you probably know, I had endo. And I definitely feel there is a connection to CU and endo AND to masto and endo. Too many women with both conditions have had it. As for periods, mine were heavy, usually lasted 7 to 10 days, although did have them last a whole month a few times. Always had severe cramps. I went on the pill when I was like 14 to try to regulate my periods and alleviate the cramping, but it didn't help much and caused migraines. Surprisingly, when I was d'x with the endometriosis, unlike the norm of having heavy periods with it, mine had stopped completely. Has anyone ever actually looked to see if you have endo? The only way, as far as I know, is to actually go in and look, usually through a laparoscopy. I have also read, now from several different places, that endo is believed to autoimmune. Somehow I am not surprised... Air hugs, Jackie Life is tough, but I'm tougher. _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2002 Report Share Posted January 2, 2002 Hi Joan - I do have horrible cramps for 2 days or so during my period. I have been this way since I was 12 (I'm 38 now). I take one Advil every 5 hours during this time and it helps about 80%. In total my period lasts about 5 days and I don't think it's extraordinarily heavy (how would you describe heavy?). What's worse is the PMS I get starting 10 days before. I get bloated, cranky, crampy, either go to the bathroom too much or not enough, headaches, etc. This stuff seems to have gotten worse as I get older. I don't think I have endometriosis, nor does my doctor think anything is wrong. She says if the pain is controlled by the 1 Advil, it is very unlikely that I have endo. Of course I am not interested in going for a laparoscopy to check it out. Being the health-phobic that I am, I don't want to go for any unnecessary tests. Am I the only one who can't wait for menopause to be rid of all this nonsense?! -Sheryl --- Joan Passmore wrote: > Ladies, > > I have a question. Do any of our female CU members > suffer from worse-than average cramps or heavy > menstral periods? This problem may be a totally > unrelated to CU. I have never been diagnosed with > endometriosis, but have had problems with heavy > periods and cramps for many, many years. I have > read > that endometriosis is an auto-immue disorder and I > was > wondering is there was any connection to my problem. > > Thanks. > > Joan > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2002 Report Share Posted January 2, 2002 Hi Joan - I do have horrible cramps for 2 days or so during my period. I have been this way since I was 12 (I'm 38 now). I take one Advil every 5 hours during this time and it helps about 80%. In total my period lasts about 5 days and I don't think it's extraordinarily heavy (how would you describe heavy?). What's worse is the PMS I get starting 10 days before. I get bloated, cranky, crampy, either go to the bathroom too much or not enough, headaches, etc. This stuff seems to have gotten worse as I get older. I don't think I have endometriosis, nor does my doctor think anything is wrong. She says if the pain is controlled by the 1 Advil, it is very unlikely that I have endo. Of course I am not interested in going for a laparoscopy to check it out. Being the health-phobic that I am, I don't want to go for any unnecessary tests. Am I the only one who can't wait for menopause to be rid of all this nonsense?! -Sheryl --- Joan Passmore wrote: > Ladies, > > I have a question. Do any of our female CU members > suffer from worse-than average cramps or heavy > menstral periods? This problem may be a totally > unrelated to CU. I have never been diagnosed with > endometriosis, but have had problems with heavy > periods and cramps for many, many years. I have > read > that endometriosis is an auto-immue disorder and I > was > wondering is there was any connection to my problem. > > Thanks. > > Joan > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2002 Report Share Posted January 2, 2002 So sorry to hear of your discomfort and I'm sure - some embarrassment Joan. Some causes of cramps can be Endometriosis, fibroid tumors, ovarian cysts, and other conditions. My mother has always had extremely heavy flow and so did I until I had gallbladder surgery. Normally my periods even last 10 days to add to the misery. I was constantly having 'accidents' in public, etc.... It was horrible. Out of 4 girls in the family, not one of us gets cramps. Sorry, not rubbing it in but I do realize I am fortunate. Anyhow..........After the surgery I now have a normal flowing, 5-6 day periods. I've never really known the reason for the immediate change other than docs telling me that it was possible trauma to my system. My system was in overdrive trying to respond to the gallbladder attacks. Hopefully there is not anything going on with your body that you should need surgery. I know there are many here who have had endo. so I'm sure you will get many informative responses. Until then, maybe try some Geritol or iron pills to lighten flow and heating pad, warm baths or Viburnum prunifolium (herbal remedy) for cramps. I doubt that Urticaria has any relation to your menstrual troubles although you just never know with this stuff. I have the 'Doctors Book of Home Remedies' around here somewhere. I'll try to locate it and let you know what it has for comfort suggestions. Sorry I wasn't much help to you this time. I felt the need to respond with something since I am familiar with your 'pain'. I will pray for you to find a cause and/or solution to yet ANOTHER problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 Actually, I have less menstrual cramps than I did before the CU started. Mine started after my first child was born and that was when my cramping became almost nonexistent - 17 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 > Ladies, > > I have a question. Do any of our female CU members > suffer from worse-than average cramps or heavy > menstral periods? This problem may be a totally > unrelated to CU. I have never been diagnosed with > endometriosis, but have had problems with heavy > periods and cramps for many, many years. I have read > that endometriosis is an auto-immue disorder and I was > wondering is there was any connection to my problem. > YES! Yes! I have had an ultrasound and a full check up..and no reason for cramps that are so bad Im prescribed darvocet/ultram/ mega doses of nsaids or motrin to manage. After quite a bit of time of dealing with this.. I went on depo provera to stop my periods.. This is a good thing..as I dont have pre time of the month break outs..and well birth control is an ok thing too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 > Ladies, > > I have a question. Do any of our female CU members > suffer from worse-than average cramps or heavy > menstral periods? This problem may be a totally > unrelated to CU. I have never been diagnosed with > endometriosis, but have had problems with heavy > periods and cramps for many, many years. I have read > that endometriosis is an auto-immue disorder and I was > wondering is there was any connection to my problem. > YES! Yes! I have had an ultrasound and a full check up..and no reason for cramps that are so bad Im prescribed darvocet/ultram/ mega doses of nsaids or motrin to manage. After quite a bit of time of dealing with this.. I went on depo provera to stop my periods.. This is a good thing..as I dont have pre time of the month break outs..and well birth control is an ok thing too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 I started having heavy periods when I was 23. And then around 2 years later cold urticaria started. Later it was found that I had hypothyroidism. I am now on levoxyl for almost 1 year. I saw improvement in both my urticaria and periods while on the thyroid medication. Now that I am pregnant, I have neither the periods nor the urticaria. Don't know, what will happen after the baby is born. I sure think that menstrual problem have relation to CU. However, both of these problems may be due to some other underlying cause. --- Joan Passmore wrote: > Ladies, > > I have a question. Do any of our female CU members > suffer from worse-than average cramps or heavy > menstral periods? This problem may be a totally > unrelated to CU. I have never been diagnosed with > endometriosis, but have had problems with heavy > periods and cramps for many, many years. I have > read > that endometriosis is an auto-immue disorder and I > was > wondering is there was any connection to my problem. > > Thanks. > > Joan > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 Hi Tami, I am now convinced that there is an auto-immune connection, we can't all be just a coincidence!!!! I wonder if there is any " treatment " short of surgery. Obviously the antihistamines are not helping with this aspect of the problem. I have also had this issue for most of my life, long before the CU reared its ugly head. Tami, I hope your procedure helped. Do you mind if I ask what it was? Feel free to e-mail me directly at joanie36109@... Thanks!!! Joan --- TamBar226@... wrote: > Hi Joan: > > I've had worse-than-average menstrual cramps and > extremely heavy periods for > as long as I can remember. I am anemic from it. I > recently had a procedure > to 'lighten my flow' and am waiting to see if it was > successful. I was never > diagnosed with endometriosis, but it has been > suggested. > > Tami (NJ) > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 Jackie: This is very interesting. How does one find out if they have endometriosis? Other than being opened up and having laporoscopy? They don't see anything on sonograms. I have pain with periods and was infertile after having one child. I've also had melanoma. Tami (NJ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 Jackie: This is very interesting. How does one find out if they have endometriosis? Other than being opened up and having laporoscopy? They don't see anything on sonograms. I have pain with periods and was infertile after having one child. I've also had melanoma. Tami (NJ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 There IS a link between endometriosis and autoimmunity. In fact, studies have shown that women with endo have a MUCH higher likelihood of developing autoimmune disorders, as well as some forms of cancer. Interestingly, their offspring have an EVEN HIGHER chance of developing these. From http://www.endometriosis.org/html/press_release.html ENDOMETRIOSIS FAMILY STUDY IDENTIFIES HIGH RISK OF CANCER AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES Press event, New York City, April 21st to release new data New data from the world's largest research registry on endometriosis shows that women with endometriosis and their families have a heightened risk of breast cancer, melanoma, and ovarian cancer. There is also a greater risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in the families. These findings parallel other work, including a study of 20,686 endometriosis cases in the Swedish cancer registry which also found an increased risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in women with endometriosis. Researchers at Harvard Medical School have found an association between melanoma and endometriosis. In the new findings, the risk of the following cancers was greatest in the families of women with endometriosis: 9.8% incidence of melanoma (compared to 0.01% in the general population); 26.9% incidence of breast cancer (0.1% in the general population); and 8.5% incidence of ovarian cancer (0.04% in the general population). Because many of the women with endometriosis in the study are young (teenagers, 20s and 30s), it is believed that over time they may face the same risk seen in their families and in the Swedish registry study, since most cancers are more prevalent in older age groups. In the Swedish cancer registry study, the average age of cancer diagnosis was 52. Unfortunately, the mean age of cancer diagnosis in women with endometriosis who had already been diagnosed with cancer was substantially earlier than in the general population. For instance, the average age of ovarian cancer diagnosis is 52; in this population of 4,000 North American women with endometriosis the mean age was 34. Breast cancer in the general population is most often diagnosed in middle aged and older women. In women with endometriosis, the mean age of diagnosis was only 39. Another startling finding was a 42.2% incidence of diabetes in the families of women with endometriosis. The general incidence of diabetes is 5.9%. Other significant findings in the study include a high rate of thyroid disorders in women with endometriosis as well as in their families: Women with Endo Their Families General Population Hypothyroidism 6.8% 15.1% 1.9% Hyperthyroidism 1.5% 6.3% 1.1% Hashimoto's Thyroiditis 1.8% 1.9% 0.01% Other autoimmune diseases with significant incidence in the study included: Women with Endo Their Families General Population Rheumatoid arthritis 2.0% 17.3% 0.8% Lupus 0.8% 5.8% 0.05% Multiple Sclerosis 0.6% 4.8% 0.1% Meniere's disease 0.9% 2.8% 0.2% Only physician-diagnosed cases of cancers, autoimmune and other diseases were included in the data. " Unfortunately, these findings underscore all too well what women with endometriosis have been saying since the beginning of the Endometriosis Association in 1980 endometriosis is a much more serious disease in many women and families than has been thought in the past. We all need to be more vigilant for our girls as they enter adulthood and for our families. Obviously, this study calls for additional research, " said Lou Ballweg, President of the Endometriosis Association. A number of the cancers and autoimmune problems seen in women with endometriosis and their families have been linked to environmental toxins. Research conducted by the Association beginning in 1992 and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, the Environmental Protection Agency, and others since then has pointed to dioxins as a possible trigger. Dioxins (including dioxins, PCBs, and furans) are organochlorine chemicals which have been produced and widely disseminated in the environment primarily since World War II, although PCBs were first produced in 1929. [PCBs were banned in the U.S. in 1979 and in Canada in 1980, but still persist in the environment. Organo-chlorines accumulate and remain in fat tissue in animals and humans for long periods of time. These chemicals have been found to cause cancer in prior studies, including Vietnam war veterans exposed to dioxins via the herbicide Agent Orange. These veterans were also found to have a 50% greater risk of diabetes.] As the authors of the study utilizing the Swedish cancer registry wrote, " Recent observations that dioxin, a well-recognized immunosuppressive agent, is associated with both non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and endometriosis may indicate that shared environmental factors may be responsible for our observation, an issue that deserves investigation in future studies. " To further research on endometriosis and related health problems, the Endometriosis Association, in partnership with Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, is launching a major new research initiative. Vanderbilt and the Association will build a multidisciplinary team to examine endometriosis from all angles, including the immune aspects which seem most promising for understanding the cause and cure for the disease. Vanderbilt has committed $2 million in funding, extensive institutional support, and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. In addition, Vanderbilt brings to the research effort a coveted NIH grant to build a women's reproductive research center, providing an additional $3.75 million over 5 years for Vanderbilt's efforts. Never before has a major medical institution made such a bold commitment to solving the medical and scientific mysteries of endometriosis. " This represents a new concept in endometriosis research, indeed, for research generally, " said Osteen, Ph.D., Director of the Women's Reproductive Health Research Center, Vanderbilt. " Academic research centers are constrained by the lack of traditional funding sources for a core group of interdisciplinary scientists focused on a single disease entity such as endometriosis. The pathophysiology* of endometriosis suggests that endocrine*, immune and environmental elements can each contribute to the disease process. We will be able to support the work of a consortium of world-class researchers with backgrounds in these diverse disciplines. Working in concert, these scientists will be dedicated to developing research-driven therapeutic strategies for the successful treatment of endometriosis. " Lead gifts for the Association's $2.6 million campaign, called the Millennium Campaign for the Cure, have already been received. A gift of $1 million is being given by Harry and Betty Quadracci and their family. Harry Quadracci is President and founder of Quad/Graphics, a four-color printing operation employing 12,000 worldwide. and Betty Quadracci will chair the Endometriosis Association Millennium Campaign for the Cure. Quadracci works as a Corporate Sales Executive for Quad/Graphics in the New York City sales office. Betty Quadracci is President and Publisher of Milwaukee Magazine, and President of Quad/Creative, a graphic design studio. Says Quadracci: " As a woman who has endometriosis and has had to deal with its consequences, I realize I'm lucky. I have the financial resources and family support to help me physically and psychologically. Unfortunately, there are many women who have cases ten times worse than I do and don't have this kind of cushion. So, it's become very important to me to get involved in this campaign. I know what it feels like to have this disease and I know how important it is to find a cure. " Ballweg praised the Quadraccis, whose gift is the largest private donation for research on *pathophysiology: Derangement or alteration of function seen in disease *endocrine: hormonal endometriosis ever. " This generous gift by Harry and Betty Quadracci and their children represents so much hope to families affected by endometriosis everywhere. Their leadership will inspire others to give and to become more aware of this often neglected and overlooked disease. " Another major donor to the campaign is H. Dickinson, New Jersey. Ms. Dickinson, a member of the Association's board, also funded the H. Dickinson Research Chair of the Endometriosis Association at Dartmouth Medical School, where the Association has funded research since 1994. Additional significant donors include Searle Pharmaceuticals, contributing $150,000. Searle makes a drug, Synarel, used in treating endometriosis. " With two exceptional organizations Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and the Endometriosis Association dedicated to a common goal eradicating endometriosis there is now hope for the millions of women, girls, and families worldwide who suffer from this debilitating disease as well as the frightening specter of cancers, autoimmune diseases, and other health problems, " said Ballweg. Contact headquarters for further information, including cancer, autoimmune, and data charts. NOTES FOR MEDIA: The Endometriosis Association was the first organization in the world created for those with endometriosis. As a non-profit, self-help organization of women with endometriosis, doctors, researchers, and others interested in the disease, it is a recognized authority in its field. Founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1980 by Lou Ballweg and Carolyn , it is now a worldwide, independent organization with some 300 groups worldwide. The Association has created the world's most comprehensive data registries on and about women with endometriosis. The data registry tracking cancers and other diseases was created at the request of the organizers for the VI World Congress on Endometriosis with funding from Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, which makes Zoladex, a drug used in treatment of the disease. Data on symptoms, delays in diagnosis of endometriosis, and attitudes toward endometriosis was presented at the VI World Congress on Endometriosis. In addition to a wide range of literature, videotapes and audiotapes, the Association has also published two books: Overcoming Endometriosis and The Endometriosis Sourcebook. Endometriosis is a hormonal and immunological disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is also found in the abdomen, on the ovaries and abdominal lining, bowel and bladder, resulting in internal bleeding, formation of scar tissue, inflammation and other medical problems. Typical symptoms of endometriosis include chronic pain (particularly pelvic pain), period pain, pain with sex, infertility, painful bowel movements with the period, painful urination or other urinary problems with the period, chronic fatigue, chemical sensitivities and/or allergies and other allergic diseases, and sometimes, other diseases as noted earlier. Endometriosis is usually treated but not cured with pain-killing drugs, surgery, and expensive, powerful hormonal drugs. Most women and girls with the disease undergo multiple treatments and must cope with the effects of the disease for many years. An estimated 5 1/2 million women and girls in North America have endometriosis. REFERENCES: Brinton, L.A. et al. (1996). " Cancer risk after a hospital discharge diagnosis of endometriosis. " American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 176, No. 3, pp. 572-579. Cummings, A.M. et al. (1996). " Promotion of Endometriosis by 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin in Rats and Mice: Time--Dose Dependence and Species Comparison. " Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, Vol. 138, pp. 131-139. Henriksen, L. et al. (1997). " Serum Dioxin and Diabetes mellitus in veterans of Operation Ranch Hand. " Epidemiology, Vol. 8, No. 3 pp. 252-258. Hornstein, M.D. et al. (1997). " Association between endometriosis, dysplastic nevi and history of melanoma in women of reproductive age. " Human Reproduction, Vol. 12, pp.143-145. Osteen, K.G. et al. (1996). " Dioxin (TCDD) can block the protective effect of progesterone in nude mouse model of experimental endometriosis. " Presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting. Rier, S.E. et al. (1993). " Endometriosis in Rhesus Monkeys (Macaca Mulatta) Following Chronic Exposure to 2,3,7,8,-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin. " Fundamental and Applied Toxicology, Vol. 21, pp. 433-441. Rier, S.E. et al. (1995). " Immunoresponsiveness in Endometriosis: Implications of Estrogenic Toxicants. " Environmental Health Perspectives, 103 (Suppl 7), pp. 151-156. GLOSSARY: Autoimmune disease: A condition in which immune cells mistakenly see the body's own tissues or cells as foreign and attack them, resulting in inflammation and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Hashimoto's thyroiditis: An autoimmune thyroid disorder characterized by production of antibodies against the thyroid. Hyperthyroidism (or overactive thyroid): A condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroid hormone. Hypothyroid (or underactive thyroid): A condition in which the thyroid gland produces too little of the thyroid hormone. Lupus: An inflammatory disease, generally occurring in young women, that causes deterioration of the connective tissues and may attack soft internal organs as well as bones and muscle. Symptoms vary widely but may include fever, rash, abdominal pains, weakness, fatigue, and pain in joints and muscles. Meniere's Disease: A sometimes disabling disorder of the ear, causing hearing loss, dizziness, and ringing in the ear (tinnitus). Multiple sclerosis: A chronic, often disabling disease attacking the nervous system. Symptoms include: numbness of limbs, slurred speech, muscle weakness, unusual fatigue, etc. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Cancer affecting the lymph tissue; mainly found in patients over 50 who are immunosuppressed. Rheumatoid arthritis: A chronic disease characterized by inflammation, stiffness and often, deformity of joints. _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 Thanks a lot for all the good wishes. I'll keep you all posted. I have derived a lot of strength and support from this group in fighting with my urticaria. These days I am hive free. But I have read many times here and elsewhere that hives will come back as soon as the baby is out. I am just keeping my fingers crossed. Once again, thank you all. Nilima --- Ersan and Ilgar wrote: > YIPPEEEEEEEEEE Congrats on the baby on the way. You > know Nilima we will all > want PICTURES!!!! My Olivia was a May 25th baby. I > am sending big wishes > for a pleasant hive free pregnancy and a healthy > baby. Much Love, > ~Alena's Mom > Re: question for females > > > > I started having heavy periods when I was 23. And > then > > around 2 years later cold urticaria started. Later > it > > was found that I had hypothyroidism. I am now on > > levoxyl for almost 1 year. I saw improvement in > both > > my urticaria and periods while on the thyroid > > medication. Now that I am pregnant, I have neither > the > > periods nor the urticaria. Don't know, what will > > happen after the baby is born. > > > > I sure think that menstrual problem have relation > to > > CU. However, both of these problems may be due to > some > > other underlying cause. > > > > --- Joan Passmore wrote: > > > Ladies, > > > > > > I have a question. Do any of our female CU > members > > > suffer from worse-than average cramps or heavy > > > menstral periods? This problem may be a totally > > > unrelated to CU. I have never been diagnosed > with > > > endometriosis, but have had problems with heavy > > > periods and cramps for many, many years. I have > > > read > > > that endometriosis is an auto-immue disorder and > I > > > was > > > wondering is there was any connection to my > problem. > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > Joan > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 Thanks a lot for all the good wishes. I'll keep you all posted. I have derived a lot of strength and support from this group in fighting with my urticaria. These days I am hive free. But I have read many times here and elsewhere that hives will come back as soon as the baby is out. I am just keeping my fingers crossed. Once again, thank you all. Nilima --- Ersan and Ilgar wrote: > YIPPEEEEEEEEEE Congrats on the baby on the way. You > know Nilima we will all > want PICTURES!!!! My Olivia was a May 25th baby. I > am sending big wishes > for a pleasant hive free pregnancy and a healthy > baby. Much Love, > ~Alena's Mom > Re: question for females > > > > I started having heavy periods when I was 23. And > then > > around 2 years later cold urticaria started. Later > it > > was found that I had hypothyroidism. I am now on > > levoxyl for almost 1 year. I saw improvement in > both > > my urticaria and periods while on the thyroid > > medication. Now that I am pregnant, I have neither > the > > periods nor the urticaria. Don't know, what will > > happen after the baby is born. > > > > I sure think that menstrual problem have relation > to > > CU. However, both of these problems may be due to > some > > other underlying cause. > > > > --- Joan Passmore wrote: > > > Ladies, > > > > > > I have a question. Do any of our female CU > members > > > suffer from worse-than average cramps or heavy > > > menstral periods? This problem may be a totally > > > unrelated to CU. I have never been diagnosed > with > > > endometriosis, but have had problems with heavy > > > periods and cramps for many, many years. I have > > > read > > > that endometriosis is an auto-immue disorder and > I > > > was > > > wondering is there was any connection to my > problem. > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > Joan > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 Um, as far as I know, the only way to make a positive diagnosis is through actually going in and looking... Air hugs, Jackie ----Original Message Follows---- From: TamBar226@... Reply-To: urticaria To: urticaria Subject: Re: question for females Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 18:07:37 EST Jackie: This is very interesting. How does one find out if they have endometriosis? Other than being opened up and having laporoscopy? They don't see anything on sonograms. I have pain with periods and was infertile after having one child. I've also had melanoma. Tami (NJ) Life is tough, but I'm tougher. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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