Need Help Managing Pain Before Endometriosis Surgery

Having suffered from Endometriosis from the age of 17 to 50 yrs old all I can advise it keep on at your GP, keep on at your Gynecologist because when I was finally diagnosed at the age of 22 (5 yrs after it started) it was too late, the Endometriosis had spread to other organs and I was already infertile. I nearly lost my life to Endometriosis, if it wasn't for the fact that I was on a yearly check my Bladder, colon and bowel would have literally collapsed as there was a huge hole eaten away by the Endometriosis. So I can't stress enough about keeping onto your GP and Gynecologist and make sure they are keeping a close watch.

Fellow Endowarrior here. Glad to hear you're getting a diagnostic lap as they're the only way to confirm Endo & hopefully get you on a plan to help ease your symptoms whether that be ablation or excision (although excision is shown to be the best and limit reccurence) from what you've described it does sound like you're having some gynecological problems that could be Endo related. I had similar problems & still do despite 4 laps to remove Endo. I've found for me personally the thing that helps the most is heat (I have an electrical heatpad) that I have on the highest setting whenever I can. I found alot of painkillers don't really help but some can take the edge off. I wonder if you are able to ask for something stronger like pure codeine maybe? Some meds just don't help some people as much as others & it can take a bit of trial and error to find something that works. I really hope you're able to get some answers & that your surgery goes okay & your symptoms ease ❤️ Here if you ever need a chat or any advice ❤️