Endometriosis & Alcohol does it make pain worse?
Back in July I was drinking too much.. I noticed when I started drinking I would get this pain in my back like kidney/flank pain.
So, I went to the doctors and told them honestly that I had been drinking a bit to much over the past 3 months. I had an ultra sound and nothing showed up but an ovarian cyst.
Well, the drinking stopped b/c I couldn’t handle the pain but the visits to the doctor kept coming because of the pain.
Finally, after months a doctor came to the conclusion that I may have Endo not because of the alcohol but all the red flags went up when we sat down and went over my history of menstrual pain etc…
Pain during sex to the sharp pain in my hip, and debilitating painful periods.
Question could excessive drinking make the symptoms of Endometriosis worse? Does anybody know anything about Endo & alcohol?
Thank you
I have endo, and if I have more than a glass of wine or one single drink, I want to die. Drinking too much is bad for you all around, but it does aggravate endo. You should also avoid caffeine and chocolate. If you can quit drinking all around, I’d suggest it. From an article:
Some women report relief by avoiding dairy products and having a diet rich in fiber and low in saturated (animal) fats. Fiber-rich foods (such as fruits and vegetables) along with plenty of fluids (water or juice, not caffeine) are not only healthy but help prevent constipation, which can intensify symptoms. If women choose a diet that limits dairy products, they should be sure to have sufficient calcium from other sources.
Certain fat compounds called omega-3 fatty acids, which are in fish oils, may have specific anti-inflammatory effects. They are found in certain oily fish (sardines, mackerel) and can be obtained in supplements. Supplements may be labeled either omega-3 fatty acids or EPA-DHA (which are the important compounds). Evening primrose oil and black currant oil, found in health food stores, contain similar fatty acids that may be helpful.
Some evidence suggests that soy products (e.g., tofu, soy milk) may protect against endometriosis. Soy contains estrogen-like compounds that may actually protect against problems that are triggered by a woman’s own estrogen. More research is needed.
People with endometriosis should avoid alcohol, caffeine, and chocolate. Women who drink large amounts of beverages with caffeine appear to have an increased risk for endometriosis, possibly because caffeine contributes to increased levels of the estrogen, estrone. Heavy alcohol use (which also increases estrogen levels) is also associated with endometriosis.
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