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Been Diagnosed With Endometriosis, IBS. Have Positive Result For Strep B Through Vaginal Swabs. Help

I have been diagnosed with endometriosis , IBS , and there are other problems with my urinary tract/kidneys which I am making appointments with nearby urologists to diagnose. I have been prescribed pain medication off and on for the last 5 years or so. Lately, I need them more than ever, as I also have positive results of Strep B through vaginal swabs. I have chronic pain and I am unsure how to describe to my doctor that my tolerance for pain medication has increased over time; i.e the instructions say to take 1 10mg Vicodin and I need 2 for pain relief. I have researched the difference between addiction and tolerance and I am sure it is my tolerance level. What do I say to her?
Mon, 15 Apr 2013
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Hello and welcome to HCM,

You are currently suffering from three different processes. Pain relief with pain killers is all right for some time however, you have mentioned that you are developing tolerance for the pain killers.
Thgis implies that the pain has no decreased over the period of time and the disease process has continued since then.

A positive vaginal swab for Streptococcus B implies an infection of the genital/ urogenital tract.
AYou need to go for culture sensitity and appropriatee antibiotics for the infection.

Secondily, if the endometriosis is the cause of pain, it has to be managed hormonally or sutgically depending on the stage of endometriosis.

Thirdly, the IBS has to be managed by dietary modifications and appropriate drugs.

The management of the underlying disease processes will only relieve pain.
Pain killers will only provide symptomatic and short lived relief.
This is not the permanent cure.
You need to ask your doctor for treatment of the underlying causes.

Thanks and take care.
Dr Shailja p Wahal
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Been Diagnosed With Endometriosis, IBS. Have Positive Result For Strep B Through Vaginal Swabs. Help

Hello and welcome to HCM, You are currently suffering from three different processes. Pain relief with pain killers is all right for some time however, you have mentioned that you are developing tolerance for the pain killers. Thgis implies that the pain has no decreased over the period of time and the disease process has continued since then. A positive vaginal swab for Streptococcus B implies an infection of the genital/ urogenital tract. AYou need to go for culture sensitity and appropriatee antibiotics for the infection. Secondily, if the endometriosis is the cause of pain, it has to be managed hormonally or sutgically depending on the stage of endometriosis. Thirdly, the IBS has to be managed by dietary modifications and appropriate drugs. The management of the underlying disease processes will only relieve pain. Pain killers will only provide symptomatic and short lived relief. This is not the permanent cure. You need to ask your doctor for treatment of the underlying causes. Thanks and take care. Dr Shailja p Wahal