OTHER TREATMENT OPTIONS BESIDES BC

[catherinerowell]

Hi,
I am a 21 year old diagnosed last month with endometriosis.  All my gyno did was put me on birth control, which by the way I am very against because of what it can do to your body.  I had never taken it in my life.  I FEEL TERRIBLE.  I am nauseous, constipated, bloated, my very normal (but painful period) hasn't come, I feel dizzy and sometimes weak, exhausted.  My stomach hurts for hours on end every single night. It's almost worse than having ONE very painful period a month.  Is there ANYTHING else doctors can do for endo?  I am so saddened by this diagnosis and even more saddened by the treatment.  I just want to feel healthy again, but this seems like a lose lose situation.  
Please help.
Catherine

[catherinerowell]

Awesome thanks so much, achilles 2. I'll look into it.

[achilles2]

There is this doctor: Camran Nezhat he and his brothers are some of the world's best!
http://www.nezhat.com/camran_nezhat

If you want a combo of surgery and a more natural approach (he is not contracted with any insurance company.) there is Dr. Cook.

http://www.vitalhealth.com/

I hope this helps,
achilles2

[catherinerowell]

Thanks for the help, achilles2!
I have had food issues for years...never been diagnosed, but my stomach is extremely sensitive.  Didn't know that BC contained lactose! No idea!
I did NOT have a laparoscopy; he said he's 80% sure I have endo, which is a frustrating "diagnosis" to me.  I am actually in California...would love to hear your recommendations.  

Thanks again.  

[am511]

I to was against bc at first. I finally gave it a few months and it has been the best thing I have done. Once I found a pill that didn't cause the side effects I am so much better.  I take it for four straight months then have a period.  You may just need to find a different pill to try.   I hope you can find some help.