Endometriosis and hysterectomy??? I had severe endometriosis for years and got a hysterectomy (they took everything) when I was 25 (ten years ago).  However, for the past few years I have been having moderate to severe cramps, getting worse all the time.  I even told my friend I felt like I was going to start my period.  I just read that hysterectomies don't necessarily cure endometriosis, especially if your doc leaves some in you when you have your hysterectomy, which mine did.  It makes sense to me that it would take this long for my cramps to become severe again, as the disease would need time to grow.  Has anyone had this same experience, or similar?  I am really stressed about it.  Especially since I heard that it is not only possible but common.  My hysterectomy was totally worth it to me because my pain and hormone imbalance was so severe.  But now that I am in pain again, I just don't know.  I am a little scared because I don't want to go through this again.  Even though I already have been for a few years.  Wow, does this even make sense???

Summarized question: Has anyone experienced severe pain due to endometriosis even after a hysterectomy?