I think it's a good idea to give your body a much support as you can right now--that means letting go of worry and speculation about what could be going on. At one point in my life, I would have scoffed at this idea, but having observed my own body and the disease process of patients, I am convinced that your cells hear everything that you tell them and process in your head. Fear and worry just add to what they are already trying to contend with so try to give them something positive to go on. I know that's really tricky when you are not feeling well, but just know that you can figure this thing out and get well and take it from there.
I have Leaky Gut Syndrome and I have experienced multiple "dis-ease"--fibromyalgia, interstitial cystitis, candida issues, etc. As a result, sometimes I have needed to be micro managed and other times I have gone for months without needing acupuncture. I also practice Tai Chi and follow a special diet (something that John turned me on to) and over the years I have gradually improved.
I have had a laparoscopy and a hysteroscopy and they are both effective tools for diagnosing and treating endometriosis. I think that would be something worth considering, given your history. Don't worry about hernias, etc.--that can be handled by a competent surgeon. Best of luck--just remember that you can manage this thing and that you can get well.
And, yes, it is rare for me to experience more that occasional bloating with my periods now and I don't even get that if I remember to take my herbs for the two week before it.
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I have Leaky Gut Syndrome and I have experienced multiple "dis-ease"--fibromyalgia, interstitial cystitis, candida issues, etc. As a result, sometimes I have needed to be micro managed and other times I have gone for months without needing acupuncture. I also practice Tai Chi and follow a special diet (something that John turned me on to) and over the years I have gradually improved.
I have had a laparoscopy and a hysteroscopy and they are both effective tools for diagnosing and treating endometriosis. I think that would be something worth considering, given your history. Don't worry about hernias, etc.--that can be handled by a competent surgeon. Best of luck--just remember that you can manage this thing and that you can get well.
And, yes, it is rare for me to experience more that occasional bloating with my periods now and I don't even get that if I remember to take my herbs for the two week before it.