I had my first lap about 1.5 years ago and was mostly symptom & pain free for about 6 months before it started creeping back. The past few months the pain has been getting really bad again, and at this moment it’s been the worst it’s ever been even since before surgery. I can’t take NSAIDS anymore. I was taking a ridiculous amount of Advil for years to manage the pain and it ruined my stomach lining. What else is there for pain relief? I have been in such severe pain this week it has me contemplating taking my life. My gyno (who’s an endo specialist) wants me to start taking norethindrone, but I really don’t want to take a bc pill. I’m considering getting an IUD. I take large amounts of Tylenol, the max dose of muscle relaxers, supplements like Boswellia (anti inflammatory) and magnesium glycinate. I have a TENS unit and it helps with back pain but most of my pain is pelvic & bladder pain (the majority of the endo found was on my bladder). Any other tips would be appreciated. I can’t take it anymore. This pain has taken over and ruined my life. I am devastated and at a loss. It truly feels like no one understands.   submitted by   /u/SpecialBanana3856 [link]   [comments]