Author Archives: erinparker75

Rectum Redemption

Posted on June 20, 2014 by erinparker75

Today was a good day: I went to the Chocolate Bar and I had a finger in my bum. It’s the post everyone has been waiting for….just HOW does rectum play into endometriosis?? Well you’re about to learn it all, … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis | Tagged bum, chocolate bar, coffee, colon rectal clinic, digestion, dr snyder, dr sutton, Dr. Mangal, endo, endometriosis, exam, hands, infection, intercourse, knees, med center, nurse, pain, rectum, resident, robot, surgery, vagina, vitals | 5 Comments

Meeting My Urologist

Posted on June 18, 2014 by erinparker75

First on the list is my urologist, Dr. Sutton. His office in the Med Center is warm and full of bears – he’s from Idaho. I guess they’re known for bears? He comes in to greet us, a bundle of … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis | Tagged airport, bears, colo-rectal, colon, dr sutton, Dr. Mangal, idaho, kidneys, lights, med center, surgeons, ureters, urologist | 2 Comments

Post-operation news

Posted on June 16, 2014 by erinparker75

Dr. Mangal walks into the exam room where my mom and I are sitting and just says, “Oh, Erin…Well, it wasn’t what we thought.” That is not what you want to hear from your surgeon. He sits down next to … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis | Tagged appendix, bipolar, birth control, bladder, bowel, chocolate cyst, colo-rectal, colon, Dr. Mangal, endo, endometriosis, infection, intestines, lupron, organs, ovaries, pain, post op, reproductive system, stage iv, surgeon, surgery, ureters, urologist, uterus, vitamin d | 2 Comments

Emergency room: check

Posted on June 11, 2014 by erinparker75

The day after surgery my mom and I spend 6 hours in the ER because I was afraid I had an infection. It was a very painful day of IVs, CT scans, diagnostic tests, more blood work (naturally) and another … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis | Tagged bathroom, bladder, blook work, coffee, CT scan, dehydrated, dehydration, diagnostic, dilaudid, emergency room, ER, IV, kidneys, pain, urethra, water, wine | Leave a comment

Eliciting Endo Emotions (alliteration fun)

Posted on June 9, 2014 by erinparker75

I had a full on break down a couple of weeks ago. I was in bed at the end of the day, writing in my journal, when I was overcome with a deluge of emotions that I had kept buried … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis | Tagged anger, asking, dance, disease, emotions, endo, endometriosis, exhausted, family, fear, friends, help, life, love, melissa, pain, receiving, support, surgery, surrender, temporary, travel | 1 Comment

Lupron Depot – my monthly shot therapy

Posted on June 2, 2014 by erinparker75

When you’re an insomniac, the last thing you want is someone waking you up once the dark veil of Nyx has blotted out your consciousness. But alas, these nurses had an agenda. I had to drink an entire bottle of … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis | Tagged 30 rock, dilaudid, endometriosis, estrogen, gas, hospital, insomnia, laparoscopy, lupron depot, menopause, nurse, nurse anesthetist, PMS, shot, surgery | 2 Comments

Surgery Numero Uno

Posted on May 28, 2014 by erinparker75

I had to have an IVP done on my kidneys a week before surgery. This is what I had to drink to clean out my bowels 24 hours before. I do not recommend. They make it flavored to trick you … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis | Tagged al green, blood, bowels, cramps, dilaudid, doctor, Dr. Mangal, hospital, IV, ivp, kidneys, nurses, operating room, recovery, surgery, uterus, vein | 12 Comments

How Endo Uses Food to Ruin Everything in Life

Posted on May 23, 2014 by erinparker75

Dr. Mangal had explained that the 2 main factors in controlling endo post-op are diet and birth control. Diet, because endo and your bowel are closely linked, and birth control to control the hormones that spike during menses. Since mine … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis | Tagged birth control, bowel, cheese, diet, digestive issues, dr mathias, Dr. Mangal, endo, endometriosis, gastroenterologist, gi tract, lake, leaves, medication, pain, periods, snake, surgery, tree, wine | 1 Comment

The God Of Endometriosis

Posted on May 21, 2014 by erinparker75

We leave Dr. Roberson’s office and head to lunch, where I promptly call Dr. Mangal to set up an appointment. I learn that it doesn’t work that way. First, you call to request an appointment. The office will then send … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis | Tagged cyst, doctor, Dr. Mangal, endometriosis, exams, med center, medical center, nurse, pain, patient, surgeon, surgery, ultrasound | 4 Comments

It’s an Endo Party, and all of my organs are invited

Posted on May 19, 2014 by erinparker75

Endometriosis is a chronic disease. So, this puppy is sticking it out until the end (my death). You can read the scientific definition of it here, or read my quick one below: Endometrium is what lines the inside of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis | Tagged blood, chronic, cramps, disease, endo, endometriosis, menstruation, organs, ovary, pain, period, uterus | 2 Comments