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I never had headaches until the TL...after that I would get headaches that I have been told are PMS headaches. They were so bad that I would have to lie down in a dark room without noise - that's hard to do with 2 little kids at home. I had TR on 3/30/09 and have not had any headaches at all. I know it is still early, but for me to go 1 full month without a headache is amazing! I also have had many other PTLS symptoms - most are gone.
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The problems and symptoms you have described are similar to those we have heard from some other patients. As you know, "PTLS" is - unfortunately - not recognized as a legitimate condition by either the medical establishment or the insurance industry. Dr. Berger became interested in this issue and began taking a closer look after he found that an increasing percentage of his patients would mention it to him during the consultation. Many of these women contacted him after their surgeries to say that the reversal had helped them dramatically - even if pregnancy had been their primary goal and the PTLS just an aside.
We do not understand what about having a sterilization causes the symptoms, why they vary so much between different women, or why PTLS only seems to affect some women and not others. What we are doing is collecting data from our patients who tell us they have this problem, then following up with them 6 months after their reversal surgery. We have not analyzed the data yet - but so far, it appears that close to 90% of the women we have followed up with have experienced either some or dramatic improvement. There is no way to know whether you would be one of them - but you certainly have a possibility of feeling better from the TR surgery.
Although Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith cannot guarantee relief of PTLS after a reversal, we hope this information is helpful to you in making your decision.
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Ladies I am now getting so excited about having the TR done! My DH is as well! LOL. I am with all of you on the sleeping fits and cramping - but the MIGRAINES are outrageous. They come on at the blink of an eye and take me going to sleep to get them to ease off - not go away. Does anyone else Wake Up with a headache? Other than normal daily life issues - I have no stress. So I have nothing that should be giving me these. Anyways - I thank all of you for your input and keep the posts coming! I am ready for the TR! Hoping in June!!!
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After I had my tubes tied, AF started to change. Cramps as well as flooding. To the point that I needed to be home "in case" it happened. My AF before the TL used to be 4 days, mild cramps, and medium flow. I had my TR Nov. 08 and have not had a single episode of flooding. NO CRAMPS. I am amazed. I am back to my old self! Praise the Lord!
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I am in the same boat. The doctors kept saying I was just depressed, that is why I was so tired, or I had Chronic Fatigue, etc. They gave me meds that did not work and made me feel worse. I am so grateful that I found out about PTLS. My doctor blew a gasket, but there was no way he was giving me another medication that I do not need. I am looking forward to some relief from the symptoms. So is DH. LOL It has gotten to the point with the fatigue that I am almost bedridden, especially during AF, but all the time now. I thought I was alone, but am so grateful for all of you that have been where I am and that there is hope. Thanks so much!
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I didn't either and it frustrated my husband alot. We've had sex more the last six month than the previous 3 years before my TR. LOL! The libido returned within a couple weeks following my TR. Needless to say, DH is HAPPY!
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Thank you!!! I have been looking through some of the other posts! Why aren't doctors diagnosing this?!?!?!?! This is worse than anything ever! My family doctor just kept prescribing zoloft or whatever to help, but it doesn't! My husband thinks I don't want him anymore - which could not be further than the truth, but I just don't CRAVE sex anymore, let alone anything else!!!!! Thank you ladies for your insight!
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Absolutely! It is called Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome and I had it bad. My tubes were tied for 3 years and I suffered right away. I am six month post-TR and am 95% back to what I consider normal. I say, go for it!
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Thank you anesia. My hubby would love to have another shot for a boy - but I am not sure if I am ready quite yet. But I am DEFINATELY ready to get rid of these headaches,cramping etc. etc. We are looking at getting the TR in June, I hope. We are waiting on his disability rating to come in from the Veterans Administration to decide WHEN we can afford to do it. Thank you for your help! Good luck on #4
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Christina, I am 33 yo with 3 children. I had my TL in 2003 and just had my TR on the 1st. Immediately after TL, I had severe headaches, bleeding with clots, depression, anxiety, skin problems and the list goes on. I am on CD 5 and have had only slight cramps, no headaches and no mood swings although results vary from woman to woman. I had immediate results which I am grateful for, and the chance for #4 with DF. I wish you luck, TR was worth every penny for me.
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Hello everyone! My name is Christina. I am 31 years old - with 3 daughters. After my 3rd daughter (6 years ago) I had my tubes tied. In the last 3 years I have noticed less libido, more headaches, longer periods with heavier bleeding (including clots), unbelievable mood swings and heavy cramping ALL the time, not just during my menstrual. WHAT IS THIS??? I have read different views! Would it be beneficial to have a Tubal Reversal???
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