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Medications and pain management

Hi everyone, I’ve recently been experiencing mild spotting since the start of the year, and I’m now approaching week 8 of it. I have a very hard stomach and severe abdominal pain. I’ve been diagnosed with PCOS and am awaiting a laparoscopy for suspected endometriosis. The bleeding was steady up until this week, and it’s now become heavier. I’m struggling a lot with my mental health, and none of my clothes fit anymore. This is making me feel really miserable. I’ve been prescribed Ryeqo and Amitriptyline to help while I wait for surgery, which is currently scheduled for the end of the year. Does anyone have suggestions for surviving bad flare-ups, extreme bloating, and just generally feeling awful? Any tips for coping would be greatly appreciated.

Posted Feb 21, 2026, 5:23 PM UTC

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