http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/feed http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/feed en-us Copyright (C) MDJunction.com. All rights reserved. Thu, 23 May 2013 02:30:58 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10598625-new-here#10697038 I had to have a pelvic MRI before they could make a definitive diagnosis.They also did biopsy. Hugs GKRB... Tue, 21 May 2013 05:46:39 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10454593-new-here-this-is-my-story#10697037 To sieden Sometimes hysterectomy is the only option.I had mine too at your age.Fortunately I was done having kids.Can they not even do a myomectomy? Mammaluv... Tue, 21 May 2013 05:44:53 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/3638577-i-am-a-newbie-am-happy-to-have-found-this-forum#10681402 Did you get the uae.....I am having it for my adenomyosis....take care sister!?... Tue, 14 May 2013 08:37:14 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/general-support/10635521-cant-take-any-more#10681399 have you looked into UAE at all?... Tue, 14 May 2013 08:35:35 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/general-support/10681394-anyone-tried-uterine-artery-embolisation-for-adeno-or-fibroids#10681394 Its more commonly used on fibroids.....but they are giving it to me for my adenomyosis at end of month.... Tue, 14 May 2013 08:34:07 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/general-support/10637234-fibroids-anxiety-etc#10637234 I was wondering if anyone else has any experience with this. I have had fibroids since I was 25 (am now 37). I had a large one and some smaller ones removed in 2001. As far as I know, I currently have 2 small ones (1.5cm 2cm). I have all the usual symptoms: labor-like cramps, heavy bleeding, bloating, etc. One more thing to add to the mix though is having generalized anxiety. It began after a personal experience about 6 years ago. Panic attacks, anxiety, etc. Not really depressed. What I also ... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:38:00 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/general-support/10612725-prolonged-heavy-bleeding-and-weight-gain#10612725 Hi everyone. I'm new here. Have had fibroids since I was 29 - I'm 46 now. They got bigger about 3-4 years ago. I had heavy periods off and on, then mostly on, then they went back to normal for about a year and a half. Now they're kicking up again. I've been reading about using ibuprofen to control heavy bleeding, but nothing specific. Has anyone tried this and if so, what was the dosage and what were the results? I've also read about Vitamin A and Cod Liver Oil helping with bleeding. Anyone ... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:21:36 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/general-support/3437105-fibroid-pain-is-awful#10598936 Hi Josie1081, I see that your post is an older one, but I am new to this group and just read your story. I was wondering how everything came out for you?... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:29:19 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/general-support/10572958-new-herejust-diagnosed#10573093 You're so very welcome! Mine was not laparoscopic. It was trans-vaginal. (If that's what you call it.) My fibroid was located at the very top of my uterus so it was pretty much just a straight shot. I did research to find to the very best fibroid doctor in Nashville, Tennessee. My doctor is the department head of minimally invasive gynecology at Vanderbilt University. He's pretty much one of the foremost experts in the field. If you're anywhere near this area, I would definitely recommend him. E... Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:39:13 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/general-support/3178716-ablation-scheduled-for-december-7#10534795 I have not been on this site for quite awhile and just saw your post. I never went through with the ablation. That was my third time cancelling. I just read too many things about it that I didn't like. I actually had an IUD placed, but had severe pain and had it removed five days later. I don't recommend that either especially if you're like me and haven't had children. So I've been managing using herbs and occasional prescription pain medicine. I will be 50 years old in July, but the doc... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:23:15 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/general-support/10479040-new-here-just-diagnosed-last-yearneed-support#10479040 Hi there, I am just new to this group. I was diagnosed with uternine fibroids last August. I am a breast cancer survivor and was on tamoxifen for 5 years so that gave my body a rest from the fibroids now since I have been off the tamoxifen have a great deal of pain with my cycles and they are very heavy. I have no health insurance and can't afford to see a specialist. Has anyone found anything natural that helps with the pain? I really need some support and information as I am really struggling ... Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:22:59 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/medicine-treatments/3870546-dim-has-anyone-tried-it#10454627 I just started DIM 3 months ago. So far, I haven't seen any change but then again, I just increased my dose so maybe that was the problem. I was on 1 capsule daily and now I'm taking 2. It does cause drowsiness, at least for me it did. Also headaches were a huge problem at first. It seemed like I woke up with a headache every single day for at least 3 weeks but now I'm not having any headaches at all. I know that men are also using this supplement for erectile dysfunction so I would say that the... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:56:59 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10231165-my-story#10451226 Hi Well I had an Mri and they were wrong I dont have a fibroid I have adenomyosis which has swollen my womb. Still going to see about Uterine Artery Embolisation for this too though. Wish me luck. I started taking Liver pills for my iron so see how that goes....from Solgar.... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 07:10:46 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10403766-this-is-my-story-at-29#10403788 Oh dear Lord! Please go to a minimally invasive gynecological surgeon! It is proven time and time again that extra hormones only make this problem worse! Thanks so much for sharing your story. We are all in this together… You're definitely not alone. Thanks for coming and posting your story! Please keep posting updates on your story. God heal you and grant you the peace of an answer!... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:05:51 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/general-support/10337298-hi-everyone#10341935 Thank you for your reply. Lupron was another thing the dr. Mentioned for the endo and he said it does shrink fibroids also. Glad to hear you didn't have awful side effects like some do. Thanks and Merry almost Christmas!... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:29:13 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/general-support/10300417-tips-and-tricks#10300417 So, for those of use who bleed (or bled) excessively due to our fibroids, what are tips and tricks you've used to help you deal with a debilitating flow? Please list them here to share! -Change of undies in my purse -Change of clothes (and more undies) in my car trunk -Sleeping on top of a towel on top of a garbage bag under the top sheet -Sitting on a dark towel in the car while driving -Alerting flight attendants before being seated on a flight (after I nearly bled out on a plane) -... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:12:33 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10215668-new-here-40-years-old-with-fibroid-is-this-large#10300355 Sam, keep eating the iron rich foods combined with a good source of Vitamin C and drinking lots of water. Get a little cardio in when you can - helps boost red blood cell production. Just note: if you want to retain fertility go w/ the myomectomy. Note: Tampons made my bleeding 100x worse. Find a good giant pad and stay close to a restroom. I kept a change of clothes/underwear in the trunk of my car too. Whatever it takes, whatever it takes. Just be prepared!... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:45:03 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/general-support/10045939-thoughts-opinions-experiences#10216925 Mine was about that size (but I had severe bleeding) and my doctor wanted to shrink mine even smaller because he prefers to operate on them smaller. I would ask for a second opinion from another non-invasive surgeon. Best wishes - please keep us posted. XxoO... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:07:08 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/general-support/10016072-just-had-a-myomectomy#10216921 WOW - that is amazing! I do hope you are doing perfectly well!... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:05:20 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/uterine-fibroids-discussions/general-support/3825010-newbie-in-search-of-support-and-maybe-some-answers#10010900 Welcome to the group - I am so very sorry for your loss. I know of folks who both have had children and folks who have lost children due to fibroids. I hope you have a plan of attack on these and are moving forward with you plan to become parents. Thinking of you...... Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:52:04 -0700