Personal Health

Hey,

Today i am going to blog about something i find personal because i think its information that should be shared to gain awareness. I write this blog while i am in pain, bad pain, close to labour type pain.
I have had problems for the past 3 years, pains in my stomach, low energy and discomfort during intercourse and many other symptoms. I visited the general doctor numerous times, had ultrasounds and all type of tests done. I wasn't given much of an answer or told anything helpful. In the past year it got worse i was getting pain during intercourse, pain from a pap smear and bad periods, i was told by the doctor after more tests its all in my head. I pushed for an answer and was referred to a gynecologist.
After seeing the specialist and doing more tests, I am now in the process of being diagnosed with Endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition of the reproductive system that affects every 1 in 10 women and is often misdiagnosed. They don't know why women get endometriosis and there is no 100% cure however there are many ways to help with the symptoms such as contraception, surgery and natural therapies.

Here is a link if you would like to do further research

http://www.endometriosisaustralia.org/#!about-endometriosis/c15vm

Okay so now i have given you some background information i want to vent about how i feel and what i am concerned about.

- I am scared and worried about how bad my condition could be and really want something to work to alleviate my symptoms. This is affecting my life in so many ways and i feel like no one understands my friends and family think i am just a massive sook.

 - I can get the pain no matter where i am, today i was sitting in class at uni and bam, PAIN .. it was hard to continue to concentrate and act like everything was okay when it feels like there is a war inside of me. Two days ago, i went to coles  to pick up a few groceries and bam, PAIN ... i honestly had trouble to walk. I don't want this to take over my life, I want to be able to do the daily chores, study, work and look after my child normally and not be brought down by this condition. Sometimes i lay in bed for hours and i feel bad, i feel bad that my house isn't clean and my child is bored but i am in pain and have no energy.. it sucks.

- I am also worried as this condition can run in the family and i do not want to pass this on to my daughter, i wouldn't wish this upon anyone.

- I am also worried that this condition will affect my relationships with friends and my partner as i feel as though in the present time, i have no energy to go out and socialize, and i never know when i may be in pain. Also this condition can make you very emotional and moody.

But for now i am going to try my best to stay positive and not let this bring me down so i can be the best person i can be. My advice to everyone is to make sure you get your sexual health check up and to seek help if you think there is an issue, and don't give up until you get an answer.

Till next time i blog, Take Care :)

I will provide some more links below
http://www.sexualhealthaustralia.com.au/
http://www.shil.nsw.gov.au/
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/womens-health