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Oh, It will take a month for the results on the salivia test. This test takes several weeks for me to perform and then, it takes the lab several weeks to test. Therefore, I will not have much else to add. I will be looking at postings, when I can remember to and communicating with anyone who has any imput for me. Thanks!!!
I just figured out how to work the site, regarding e-mail settings.
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Thanks for sharing... My tubal was almost 3 years ago. I had the tubal the day after my third child was born. Unfortunately, I did not research before making that leap. I have certainly learned from this mistake. My mother keeps mentioning to me that I may need a partial hysterectomy (spelling ?) which is suppose to help with the heavy flows and ... I don't know what else. My instincts say, "NO". Therefore, I took a more proactive approach and sought out a holistic doctor. She is going through the motions of testing me for several issues and imbalances inorder to pinpoint the proper treatment. At my last visit, I mentioned to her the PTLS issue and she stated that she would research it. Anyway, I am having this silava test that tests for hormonal imbalances. I plan on taking this information to my conventional doctor (OBGYN) and the PTLS information to get some feedback on their understanding, if at all. I do remember on of the GYN doctors offering his off the record opinion stating that he would not recommend the TL and would advice his daughter and sister against it. He stated that my husband should take care of it (snipp) but he was told that it would increase his chances of getting prostate cancer, since his father has it. This same doctor delivered my third child and on that day stated that i could still say no and told my husband to stay around because I would be in pain. Oh BOY was I. It was worse than the delivery. Anyway,once I go through all the motions and obtain various information regarding Hypothyroidism, Hormon imbalnces and PTLS, I will be contacting Dr. B. I do know that since my tubaligaton I have had many of the symptoms and something had got to give soon. My family suffers from my mood swings, anxiety, depression and all the other aches and pains that rob me of a happy life with them. My patience is low and mostly because of my inability to focus and lack of energy. Granted, I do need to exercise. Anyway, I am optomistic about a healthy change coming soon. My children are starting school soon and it will give me more time to work on helping myself out of this rut.
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TBF, The swelling that I have is HORRIBLE, really bad, I can't even stand for one minute without my legs turning like a sausage red and then it starts to swell, I also couldn't believe what I was reading. I only had my TL 4 months ago, DH mention with all the symptoms that I was having that maybe it was from the TL, that's when I typed in the search engine "Tubal Ligation Symptoms" and BAM, all this information came up with SO many women suffering just like me with almost all the same symptoms to a "T" I cried and cried that I was never warned of this and have been from doctor to doctor, ER to ER and nothing is ever found. When I mention TL and that maybe my symptoms came from having this done (over 35 symptoms) they tell me that I'm depressed, that I need to see someone and go on anti depresents (I don't think so) I hope and pray if you get the TR that things get better for you.
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I am new to this site and am quite amazed at the experiences good and bad. Good, meaning the outcome of the TR and BAD, meaning the common symptoms among many of you. I am in the midst of reaserching anything and everything regarding my symptoms. I was recently looking up information on carpal tunnel, hypothyroidism, and tubal ligations. Carpal Tunnel states that it could be related to thyroid issues which induces swelling of the extremities (hands and fingers) and the hypothyroid issue mentions alot of the symptoms that PTLS states. Then, I suddenly thought about past surgeries I have had including galbladder and TL. The galbladder issues runs parrallel with hypothyroid issues or symptoms and the tubal lists issues regarding hormonal imbalances as well. I am in the process of having a salava test which will measure many imbalances including anemia. I too have seven to ten day periods with cramps, fatigue(I want to sleep alot), migraines (I have had these since I was twenty five), memory loss, anxiety, confusion, depression(on and off with pregnancies), and issues with all over body pain in the morning. More so in my right arm (carpal tunnel) issue. Any comments on any other research I should do. I am considering contacting Dr. Berger's office.
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I have been an emotional goof ball this week, and I believe I will get my cycle. We did TTC right after surgery-against Dr B's orders. I'm hoping that this doesn't negatively affect any future attempts. I am two days late for AF, preg test negative. I am also scared that I may have ectopic, but I am getting cramps. Anyone else go through this? I know it's because I have PTLS that I feel like this. I had no problems getting pregnant before my TL/TR, but I know this is a tremendos change. You girls seem to know what I'm going through and wanted your advice, that's why I did not start a new post.HELP! I'm pretty sad and having trouble sleeping. Do our cycles get messed up from TR or could this be stress?
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cutie if u ever need to talk i am here for you too, my email is jen71276@yahoo.com email me anytime nite , day , i know excatly how u feelin an what u going though . i could use someone to share with too . the more support the better that what support groups are for / thancks god for support hroup , i would be going nuts lol take care all
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Melissa, I sooo agree with you, I will never let my daughter get a TL, NEVER...I wouldn't wish something like this on my worst enemy, ya know
I love my daughter way too much, even though she's only 4 months LOL, but I know that oneday when she's older she may do something like this and it's very scary.
If anyone wants to talk they can email me too at cutiebabiesbyr@yahoo.com
I've been through it all, have had over 35 symptoms if you wanna talk I'm here
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jwr71276, hello I also have all the same symtoms as you and it is very hard .I am hoping to have my TR this winter as my hubby works construction and work is little to none at that time.I'm not sure about you but the no sex drive is killing us alot too.My husband thinks it is something with him he just doesn't understand.I too cry day and night over nothing at all.If you need someone to talk to you can e-mail me @ melissa_ann_lutz@yahoo.com. By the way I am from Ohio andyone else?Thanks for listening to me....
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i have not had my tr yet . but i too am have server depression from tl since 2000. i started research tr, an came across dr, b an it 08 o plain go there an i know from readin on ptls that it will help alot, i am depressed all time . no sex drive at all . always cryin days an nite. its killin me , i am tryin to save now but i know in god time i will have my tr. if u need to chat email me at jen71276@yahoo.com i am here for you . hugs
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I have two daughters ages 18 and 14.I will encourage them to use other methods of bc besides a tl.My periods were worse and I had depression.I never felt like myself after the tl.Since my tr my periods are close to normal but it seems that my ovulation pain is more common.I have to lay down at times.
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Hi cutie, I am so sorry you are having a bad day. I too suffered from swelling of the extremities, among other things. I cannot begin to tell you how horrible my cycles were, I now tell everyone I know that mentions having a TL not to and about what I have gone through.What we have done to ourselves is absolutely not normal,in my eyes I mutilated myself, and no good can come from something like that. Doctors should provide a whole lot more info about the surgery than they do. I hope you get back on your feet very soon...take care
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Thanks girls!! I'm so hoping that this has to do with PTLS and it will get better when I get my reversal. I can't think of anything else that this would be caused from I just don't know what to do anymore, ya know
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