Constipated before surgery but after Lupron

I'm really not sure where to post this so if it's better elsewhere could some Angel of the Board please move it for me? Thank-you

I'm five weeks into a three month Lupron injection and I'm scheduled for laproscopy and possible SAH/BSO depending on how bad things look once they are in there.

My other symptoms have decreased by around half to two thirds since the Lupron injection but I am now chronically constipated to the point of needing laxatives to go even twice a week and having permanent bowel pain. I know my uterus is tilted well back and I have had a few days of pain so bad I've been close to passing out.

Could I have 'stuff' (fibroids, endo patches, adhesions) moving about down there and then interfering with my large intestine function?

Of course my DH and I are now panicking that the gynaecological problems have now been helped by the lupron and what we're now seeing is a previously hidden bowel cancer as we lost a close friend to this two years ago and many of my symptoms are the same.

I won't see my GYN now before the surgery day on the 23rd June. Should I go see my GP?

Sorry to hear this.
I would definately see your GP before your Surgery. Thats too long to worry. Maybe a Call to your GYN to ask what they think also- If this may be all from the Lupron doing its work.

Im 5 weeks on Lupron also. It has the Opposite effect on me

Wishing you Well.

Endo and fibroids can definitely have an impact on the GI tract. Perhaps your GP will recommend getting a colonoscopy to rule out any other problems. Hope you find some answers soon.

Just to say thank-you for the reassurance. I spoke to my GP over the phone which is a new thing for our practise but it saves appointments and trips to the surgery and is great!

Anyway, he recommended prune juice and some over the counter meds (Dulcoease) and I'm much more comfortable and happy today. Still have a heavy, bloated feel and a five months pregnant belly but no pain at all and things are, once more, regular. I wonder if my belly is practising it's 'swelly belly' look for afterwards

At least I've had practice now as to what works for me if I end up with an SAH and need assistance in this area