I so know how you feel, Cooper. I was in pain around 75% of the time too. My period would go for a week, then I would have even worse stabbing pain for a couple of weeks after, I was popping pain killers like lollies. Then I'd have a week or so off before it all started over again.
It was all starting to wear me down. It made me seriously tetchy and I found it hard to look after my daughter (I am a stay at home Mum) properly when I was in so much pain myself.
My FS gave me the pamphlett on Mirena too, but he is still leaning towards a full hysterectomy to solve my issues. For the last few months, I have been on the drug Synarel, which brings on temporary menopause and stops your period. Oh the blessed relief!!! You can't be on it too long though, because it affects your bone density apparently.
I've now started IVF to try to conceive another baby before it all gets too much. I'm in the two week wait right now to see if I'm pregnant. Finding out I'm not, if that is the case, will not be as bad as having to have another period though, now I'm off the Synarel - I'm totally not looking forward to that!
I hope the Mirena helps you overcome your pain!!
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Me 36  DH 43  23/05/05 (missed miscarriage 12 wks),  DD Born 14/05/06  |