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    "Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly."- Dali Lama I am 32 married 7yrs. I have been dealing with pseudotumor cerebri (ptc) and of course the most frustrating thing of all Infertility. TTC #1 Since 2004. dx with severe endo

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    I love hanging with my friends, reading books and going to the movies. I love pop culture http:/myspace.com/tulanails

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    • Journal Entry for January 12, 2008

      Mood January 12, 2008 12:43am

      uveitis flare up and just overall feeling achy
    • Journal Entry for September 14, 2007

      Mood September 14, 2007 11:22pm

      I had my first lupron shot today. So far so good. I am hoping the s/e are not to bad. My bottom is still a little sore from the shot. I have also …

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    • Close Endometriosis

      I have always had severe cramps and vomiting during my cycles. I have been to many doctors and none have ever said endo. My gyn kept insisting that it was not endo and had no clue what was going on. She sent me to a specialist and within 15 mins in his office he said endo

      Treatments

      Acupuncture Considering
      D&C Working / Worked
      helped with mid-cycle spotting and irregular bleeding
      Depo-Provera Somewhat Helpful
      first shot was 12/18/07. Started having pelvic pain again and started bleeding. For me lupron was better.
      HSG (Hysterosalpingography) Working / Worked
      the worst pain of my life. left tube blocked and removed. Right tub open and clear.
      Hysteroscopy Somewhat Helpful
      they did this during my lap and seems to help
      Laparoscopic Surgery Working / Worked
      just had on 8/21/07. Some of the pain I was experiencing I had no idea that it was connected to endo. Most of my pain is gone for now anyway.
      Lupron Working / Worked
      I am did 3 months. Sept 14th, Oct 12th and 3rd shot nov 9th. The hot Flashes have not been as bad as I thought. Had some cold chills which may or may not be connected to lupron.
      Progesterone Cream Working / Worked
      used to bring on period. It works for me.
      Provera Working / Worked
      used it to bring on my period.
    • Close Chronic Pain

      Head pressure, chronic headaches. Pseudotumor Cerebri, So for the meds are controlling things.

      Treatments

      Acetazolamide Working / Worked
      Pseudotumor Cerebri
      Acupuncture Considering
    • Open Infertility

      ttc#1 since 2004. dx with high fsh and endo. Currently on depo-provera until ivf this summer

      Treatments

      Acupuncture Considering
      Basal Thermometer Not Working
      using bbt way to long. Not using anymore.
      HSG (Hysterosalpingography) Working / Worked
      the worst pain of my life. Left tube blocked and removed.
      In Vitro Fertilization Considering
      Lupron Working / Worked
      used for severe endo for 3 months sept to nov 07
      Progesterone Cream Working / Worked
      to lengthen luteal phase
    • Open Blindness & Visual Impairment
      Type: Other

      Uveitis, Papiledema, pseudotumor cerebri

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