“Jenny12” is a 39-year-old woman living in New York. Officially diagnosed with Endometriosis five years ago, she shares her journey with us today.

Jenny12’s Journey:

I have always had heavy, painful periods since age 9. After many OBGYN’s trying different B.C. I finally had my first lap surgery 5 years ago, and was told stage IV with some adhesions on bowels that were unable to be excised. Did not really help with the pain with my periods, so I was then given Mirena, that was a huge mistake.

As a result the Mirena embedded in the wall, and once removed, I bled for 2 months straight, and a walnut sized tumor grew. I then had an ablation done (Sept 2017) to remove the tumor to try and control the bleeding. I was okay for about 1 month, and the tumor started to grow back. I then had a full hysterectomy (May 2018).

I was okay for about 5 months, and then the pain in stomach (so horrible) I went for a endoscopy, and the Gastro Dr. believes I have endo on the duodenum, as there was tons of food at the bottom of my stomach after a 20 hour fast, so slow digestions when the endo is inflamed in that area.

I am also having pain at 3 of the port sights where during the hysterectomy instruments were used, and I am being told by the OBGYN they believe this pain and swelling is because I have endo in the scar tissue, and the only fix is surgery to remove the scar tissue at the sites, and there is no guarantee that I will not have more endo in the new incisions?

I now have to track the pain, so I know when the cycle is, and account for a soft food diet, easily digestible when it comes, as to minimize the pain. And as for the incision pain, I have been told to try PT for abdominal stretching, and pelvic floor exercises before scheduling more surgery. NEVER ENDS. I have not been able to find any info. on endo on the duodenum? Thanks.

If you would like to reach out to Jenny12, send her an email!

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I want to send a special Thank You out to Jenny12 for being brave enough to share her personal story, struggle, and journey with us today. I’ll be doing some research for Endo no the duodenum and keep you posted! And we’re all hoping you’re able to find further answers and relief!

And if YOU would like to share your story, please submit it to me.  The best part about this disease is the strong network of love and support from our fellow EndoSisters, and our friends and family, too.

Yours, Lisa.