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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Brooklyn, NY

I'm really still trying to understand Endometriosis. I had lap surgery Feb. 4, 2019 and started Depo. Apr. 8, 2019. So unsure of what's going on with, I recently had a trans vaginal/trans abdominal ultrasound on Oct. 7 2019 which came back normal however needed is a full bladder which I had and it sent me into abnormal levels of pain in my lower back. I was doubled over and crying uncontrollably until I was able to release some urine. My question is...could that pain in my back be an indicator… read more

October 17, 2019
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I don’t know how common sciatic endo is but if it’s on your uterosacral ligament, it can cause pain going down your legs.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/3604600/

That article specifically mentions sciatic pain.

October 17, 2019 (edited)
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

It's on instagram, too! @A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

October 20, 2019
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Thank you @A MyEndometriosisTeam Member R. I appreciate it.

October 17, 2019
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Definitely hilarious!!

October 20, 2019
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

That's hilarious

October 19, 2019

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