Posted By Taka (Uganda) on 07/31/2018

Am a 36-year-old lady, O+ blood type, don’t have any children. I have always had painful periods, however, the pain worsened with time and started I suffering from anxiety, depression and general weakness after my periods (heavy) and this lasts 2 weeks. In addition, a week to my period am in pain and feel feverish. 3 years ago, I started developing a small swelling above my umbilicus, this became bigger with time and started experiencing a bloated stomach all the time.

Fast forwarding, I had surgery in March this year, to remove the mass above the umbilicus, fibroids, and the fluid. The doctors were only able to remove the mass (3cms) above my Umbilicus and drain the fluid (4.5Liters). They failed to remove the fibroids (multiple, with the largest being 9cms) because I have severe endometriosis, with my pelvis looking like a frozen one. The fluid and the mass were tested and thankfully there were no cancer cells. The report was abdominal wall Endometriosis. I have been taking Lupron shots(hormones) for the last five months which put me into temporary menopause, yet it can’t heal me. However, during these shots, I bled for 7 days in June, and after I started feeling a swelling in my umbilicus with some pain. This pain and the swelling has now increased and has become a daily thing, it’s on and off. The Doctor says that the endometrial tissue can’t be exhausted with surgery.

I am currently using ACV, baking soda twice a day for a month now, blackstrap molasses, have reduced carbs, meat chicken, and dairy intake and trying to change to plant and whole foods.

I have read all posts regarding fibroids and endometriosis, and I believe I will be healed but haven’t seen any with umbilicus Endo and attached organs in the pelvis. I now have too much information and getting confused on what to start with (priority) and what I shouldn’t use. I would also like to have children in the future. And the pain and inflammation around my umbilicus is becoming a major issue. Am desperate, please share with me what I should do. Will be so grateful to hear from you.

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