I Have a Heater In My Pants
Posted on Mon February 01, 2010 in Endometriosis
Tags: pain
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That headline is one of my favorite sentences of all time. It sounds just goofy
and made up, like a kid would say.
Kid 1: "There's an
elephant in my pocket!"
Kid 2: "Oh yeah? There's a heater in
my pants!"
But I really do have a heater in my pants. It's a
heatwrap to help with the cramps and other abdominal and pelvic pain I have been
dealing with EVERY day for the past week and a half. Two weeks? I've lost
track.
The heatwrap helps, as does the ibuprofen, as long as I
take 800 mg at a time. Oh, except when it doesn't help, and then I turn to
Vicodin. I've only been taking the Vicodin at night, as I want to be able to
function at work. And operate heavy machinery. My new Gyno prescribed
Celebrex, but that isn't doing much.
Oh, and the other fun that
is happening lately is that I am bleeding somewhere from spotting to heavy
bleeding every day. My underwear are ruined. If I ever do have surgery to get
rid of these god-forsaken organs, I'm throwing away all underwear and starting
over.
Whew. Felt good to vent about that. Thanks!
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About Me: I spent five months in daily pain before finally being diagnosed with endometriosis. I understand the frustration of chasing a diagnosis, and the hopelessness that comes with daily pain. I'm still fighting the endo, as it has no cure (YET!) and I'm trying to share information as I get through treatment.
Location: Mountain View, CA
Interests: Reading, writing, wine-tasting, spending time with my husband, dog, and friends.
Medical Conditions: Endometriosis, depression, severe food allergies, migraines
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Talesa says:
on February 01, 2010 at 03:45 PM
Aww sorry to hear that the Celebrex isn't working (yet?) Does it just take time for it to work, or is it supposed to work right away? Either way... I hope for a speedy improvement for you!
Sorry to hear about your ruined underwear. Soapy cold water usually does a really good job of getting rid of most of the blood, then you can throw it in the washer. Underwear ain't cheap, so I'd hate to see you having to throw them away. =)
Anna says:
on February 01, 2010 at 03:59 PM
Do those heat wraps ever get hot enough? I've tried it the ones that stick on to you like tape and feel that they just dont get hot enough, so I've been using those gel heat packs that you can heat by pressing the round metal piece in it.
sandra says:
on February 01, 2010 at 04:01 PM
Hi Anna,
This is the kind that comes with a wrap-around belt, and it has two pouches for the heating packs. I think they work great! They stay hot for 8 hours, too. I also was disappointed in the ones that stick to you.
Talesa, thanks for the message. I hope the Celebrex kicks in soon, but so far it hasn't. And I figure if I have to have more surgery some day, I might as well get some new lingerie out of it. ;)
Anna says:
on February 01, 2010 at 04:07 PM
hmm I've never seen that, can you post a pic ? I think I need one too!!
sandra says:
on February 01, 2010 at 04:15 PM
Yes! Go here:
http://thermacare.com/productdetail.aspx?type=muscle&tab=0
and I use the "lower back and hip" wraps. This site offers you a coupon. (I just got a coupon for next time!) Target has their own brand which is a little cheaper, though, but just as good.
sandra says:
on February 01, 2010 at 04:16 PM
Oh, and I guess I should mention that I wear the lower back and hip one but turn it around so that the heat is right on my tummy. :)
sandra says:
on February 01, 2010 at 04:23 PM
I just found these on their website, too:
http://thermacare.com/productdetail.aspx?type=menstrual&tab=0
These are made for menstrual cramps. The thing is, I've never seen them in a store. The back ones work great for the same type of pain.
Anna says:
on February 04, 2010 at 08:36 PM
thanks Sandra.. I need to get this for sure, I use heat packs so often and it's so much more convenient if it attaches to you