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Gaining Weight With Stage 4 Endometriosis
I am 31 and have stage 4 endometriosis . I have gained a considerable amount of weight and my stomach looks like I m pregnant . I am in terrible pain half of the month. My back started hurting about 3 weeks ago. Is this normal?
Tue, 15 Mar 2011
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4th stage endometriosis paitent more likely to develop hypothyroidism . in hypothyroidism you will gain weight. So to confirm check your TSH level. Pain is the comon feature of endometriosis. pain on abdomen and back are due to adhesion usually develop in the pelvic cavity. Consult to your gyanacologist. thank you
Greetings from health care magic
4th stage endometriosis paitent more likely to develop hypothyroidism . in hypothyroidism you will gain weight. So to confirm check your TSH level. Pain is the comon feature of endometriosis. pain on abdomen and back are due to adhesion usually develop in the pelvic cavity. Consult to your gyanacologist. thank you
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