Guest guest Posted January 11, 1999 Report Share Posted January 11, 1999 Hi, Carla. A sincere thank you for the information on the different types of ultrasounds. I have one more question for you. Was your Doppler ultrasound pre-UAE a vaginal or abdominal one? I believe I have only had Gray-scale ultrasounds. Is the procedure for a Doppler any different than for a Gray-scale (full bladder for abdominal, empty bladder for vaginal)? I am happy to hear that your back pain is improving. Each day is different for me as well. But, it seems we both do notice improvement from our back pain pre-UAE. Also, regarding the uterine/vaginal orgasms, I actually did research on the " g " spot, human sexual response, etc. when I first began experiencing them. I truly needed to know what this incredible sexual reponse was all about. You are correct--no one really ever talks about it. I have been married for almost 25 years. With reference to sex now, I am having what I would term " gentle " sex as my cervix and uterus are tender. I have experienced slight pain with each beginning act of intercourse now--it feels as though my cervix/uterus has to be pushed out of the way. I almost feel as though they have shifted position post-UAE . My uterus is also very firm. I should mention that at my 2 week post-UAE checkup, my gyn. confirmed that my uterus felt very firm and she said that that was a " good " UAE sign. I can also relate to your anxiousness for your next ultrasound. Mine is scheduled for Feb. 18th and I am truly hoping the radiologist will tell me the results during that visit instead of waiting for the usual call from the Ob/Gyn office. Keep up the exercise. I really think that it will give you more energy and help with your depression. I must admit that I seem to have more energy post-UAE. I don't seem to be " dragging " anymore. I am wondering if it is because of the relief from the chronic, nagging back pain. Again, I think that we need to definitely give ourselves more time to evaluate the final outcome of UAE. For those who had immediate, instant relief with all problems solved--I am happy for them. In my case, what I can say with certainty is that my back pain has lessened to date post-UAE and I seem to also have more energy. Have a good week, Carla. Again, thanks for sharing. ultrasounds So glad the links were useful. Here's what SHN says about ultrasounds: Diagnostic ultrasound. Ultrasound is high-frequency sound waves that " see " inside your body. Sound waves can be bounced off your heart, liver, pancreas or other soft tissues. The returning waves provide information that is electronically converted into images on a television screen. It is revolutionizing many areas of diagnostic testing, making it safer, more comfortable and less expensive. Diagnostic ultrasound offers no surgery, no radiation, no dyes, no side effects,and versatility. Ultrasound often provides enough information for a physician to make a diagnosis and decide on a course of treatment. The three basic forms of ultrasound include: Gray-scale ultrasound, which provides a clear view of the contour of organs and their internal texture and structure; Doppler ultrasound, which lets your physician analyze blood flowing through your heart and blood vessels; and Duplex Doppler, which combines the two. Your doctor may use ultrasound to look at your heart, blood vessels, abdomen, prostate gland, and pelvis. Ultrasound does have limitations; it can't travel through bone or air. Ultrasound images are becoming more precise, and clearer views offer doctors a better chance of detecting an abnormality. Miniaturized ultrasound probes are being used. MDX Health Digest, Copyright by Medical Data Exchange (MDX) I'm sure there's more technical explanations out on Medscape but thought this would answer some of the short-term questions. I did have a Doppler ultrasound pre-UAE but won't be having a 3-month ultrasound at all. My new gyn doesn't think it's necessary and too soon to really see much change. So, since I'm not part of any study or anything, he has opted to wait until 6 months before sending me back for a follow-up ultrasound. I KNOW my fibroids have shrunk significantly at this point and can hardly wait until April for that ultrasound! At any rate, the report that came with the pre-UAE ultrasound gave specifics on blood flow in terms of quantity per second (I think). I'll have to dig it out and take a second look tonight. My back pain has improved with the introduction of daily circuit/weight training. I'm also up to jogging (lightly) 5 days a week now for 30 minutes or so at a time. The side pain I had turned out to be a precursor to a major back pain epidsode that has lasted the last couple of days now. I guess this is an improvement as it was continuous pre-UAE and is now intermittent--just as intense--simply not all the time now. At this point, I'm happy for all improvements! As for uterine orgasms--thank you for letting me know that you too have experienced these. It may sound odd, but it's good to know that they are not dependent on having given birth. I didn't know for sure as women don't discuss these things too openly and the only correlation I have in my experience is that I didn't start having them until after the birth of my first child. . .of course, that could have had more to do with me and my sexuality/sexual relationship with my husband than anything else. I just didn't know. I wish there was more information available that addressed these issues. As it stands, I oftentimes feel as though I'm " swinging in the wind " --alone, that is-- on some of these issues. It's reassuring to know that I'm not alone. . . however, I'm sorry to hear that your uterine orgasms haven't returned either. Although somewhat tender to probing touches, my uterus feels like a solid brick inside my abdomen. Pre-UAE I could move it around and even adjust its location! It was, somewhat, pliable. Today, it feels like a solid, hard mass that occasionally makes me feel as though I have eaten way too much or swallowed something whole that should have been chewed. A definite " brick-like " feeling. I'm wondering if this will change any when /as new blood vessels develop (if they develop) to keep the uterus alive. The next 3 months are making me quite an impatient child! So much uncertainty is definitely a challenge to juggle in the brain as each day brings on something new!!!! Well, back to work! carla mailto:cdionne@... Hi, Carla. A sincere thank you for your recent posts along with some great links. I am currently 7 weeks post UAE. From what I can gather, we are all experiencing different responses to our embolizations. It all makes sense as we have different types of fibroids, all have had different symptoms pre-UAE as well. I will be most interested in all our our 3 month ultrasounds. By the way, does anyone know if Doppler ultrasound is standard for those 3 month checkups? Is a vaginal ultrasound the same as a Doppler ultrasound, or are they different? I did not have one done pre-UAE. I truly wish I did though, because I would think that my unique one uterine artery situtation would have been revealed then. With reference to post UAE, I had tneder sore breasts for one month before my 1st period post-UAE. Also, I had " ovulation-type " discharge for 2 weeks--one month before my 1st period began. I also experienced left ovarian pain and cramping. On my previous few ultrasounds, my left ovary was not visible. The technician who did the ultrasound prior to my UAE went to ask the radiologist is a vaginal ultrasound should be performed in order to find it, but the radiologist said the vaginal ultrasound would not help. I will be very curious in seeing if my left ovary shows up at my 3 month check. With reference to pain post-procedure, I agree with Carla. I thinks blood flow to fibroids, # of fibroids, etc. has to correlate to the pain one experiences. I had almost no uterine cramping--more intestinal and rectal cramping and a very " tight " feeling in my back. Also, I had a very painful fibroid degeneration episode last June, so I know what that pain is like. Definitely did not have it post UAE. I remember somone on the embo list, I believe Adryan, has 2 degenerating episodes prior to UAE. She also had very little pain with her UAE. I also supposedly have only one large fibroid across the back of my uterus, left side. I still have a back tenderness in that area and, at times, a back ache. It varies from hour to hour. I do notice that most mornings when I wake up I have a congested type of back pain that dissipates once I get up and start moving around. To date, although I still have back pain and tenderness, it is definetely much more bearable and at times non-existent. I am also not taking Advil on a daily basis. Carla, even though I am childless, I have experienced uterine orgasms. So, I know what you are talking about. I have not had any post-UAE as yet. I will keep you posted. To date I still feel as though my uterus and cervix are tender. During my period recently, I even had a hard time removing a tampax a few times. It felt as though it were being held in by a suction cup. I actually had to manuever my fingers inside my vagina and painfully grab it and pull it out. I am also bothered by your loss of vision, Carla. Could it be nerve damage from medication???? I truly believe I had some type of nerve damage from a sulphur drug prescribed when I had a bladder infection/vaginal burning problem some years ago. It took a year for the situation to resolve--finally resorted to natural remedies to ease my symptoms. I sincerely hope things continue to improve for you. I appreciate your honesty and frank discussions. I look forward to your posts which provide lots of insight and food for thought. Sincerely, ____________________________________________________________________ Get free e-mail and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1 For the absolute lowest price on Computer Hardware:CLICK HERE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 1999 Report Share Posted January 11, 1999 Hi, Carla. A sincere thank you for the information on the different types of ultrasounds. I have one more question for you. Was your Doppler ultrasound pre-UAE a vaginal or abdominal one? I believe I have only had Gray-scale ultrasounds. Is the procedure for a Doppler any different than for a Gray-scale (full bladder for abdominal, empty bladder for vaginal)? I am happy to hear that your back pain is improving. Each day is different for me as well. But, it seems we both do notice improvement from our back pain pre-UAE. Also, regarding the uterine/vaginal orgasms, I actually did research on the " g " spot, human sexual response, etc. when I first began experiencing them. I truly needed to know what this incredible sexual reponse was all about. You are correct--no one really ever talks about it. I have been married for almost 25 years. With reference to sex now, I am having what I would term " gentle " sex as my cervix and uterus are tender. I have experienced slight pain with each beginning act of intercourse now--it feels as though my cervix/uterus has to be pushed out of the way. I almost feel as though they have shifted position post-UAE . My uterus is also very firm. I should mention that at my 2 week post-UAE checkup, my gyn. confirmed that my uterus felt very firm and she said that that was a " good " UAE sign. I can also relate to your anxiousness for your next ultrasound. Mine is scheduled for Feb. 18th and I am truly hoping the radiologist will tell me the results during that visit instead of waiting for the usual call from the Ob/Gyn office. Keep up the exercise. I really think that it will give you more energy and help with your depression. I must admit that I seem to have more energy post-UAE. I don't seem to be " dragging " anymore. I am wondering if it is because of the relief from the chronic, nagging back pain. Again, I think that we need to definitely give ourselves more time to evaluate the final outcome of UAE. For those who had immediate, instant relief with all problems solved--I am happy for them. In my case, what I can say with certainty is that my back pain has lessened to date post-UAE and I seem to also have more energy. Have a good week, Carla. Again, thanks for sharing. ultrasounds So glad the links were useful. Here's what SHN says about ultrasounds: Diagnostic ultrasound. Ultrasound is high-frequency sound waves that " see " inside your body. Sound waves can be bounced off your heart, liver, pancreas or other soft tissues. The returning waves provide information that is electronically converted into images on a television screen. It is revolutionizing many areas of diagnostic testing, making it safer, more comfortable and less expensive. Diagnostic ultrasound offers no surgery, no radiation, no dyes, no side effects,and versatility. Ultrasound often provides enough information for a physician to make a diagnosis and decide on a course of treatment. The three basic forms of ultrasound include: Gray-scale ultrasound, which provides a clear view of the contour of organs and their internal texture and structure; Doppler ultrasound, which lets your physician analyze blood flowing through your heart and blood vessels; and Duplex Doppler, which combines the two. Your doctor may use ultrasound to look at your heart, blood vessels, abdomen, prostate gland, and pelvis. Ultrasound does have limitations; it can't travel through bone or air. Ultrasound images are becoming more precise, and clearer views offer doctors a better chance of detecting an abnormality. Miniaturized ultrasound probes are being used. MDX Health Digest, Copyright by Medical Data Exchange (MDX) I'm sure there's more technical explanations out on Medscape but thought this would answer some of the short-term questions. I did have a Doppler ultrasound pre-UAE but won't be having a 3-month ultrasound at all. My new gyn doesn't think it's necessary and too soon to really see much change. So, since I'm not part of any study or anything, he has opted to wait until 6 months before sending me back for a follow-up ultrasound. I KNOW my fibroids have shrunk significantly at this point and can hardly wait until April for that ultrasound! At any rate, the report that came with the pre-UAE ultrasound gave specifics on blood flow in terms of quantity per second (I think). I'll have to dig it out and take a second look tonight. My back pain has improved with the introduction of daily circuit/weight training. I'm also up to jogging (lightly) 5 days a week now for 30 minutes or so at a time. The side pain I had turned out to be a precursor to a major back pain epidsode that has lasted the last couple of days now. I guess this is an improvement as it was continuous pre-UAE and is now intermittent--just as intense--simply not all the time now. At this point, I'm happy for all improvements! As for uterine orgasms--thank you for letting me know that you too have experienced these. It may sound odd, but it's good to know that they are not dependent on having given birth. I didn't know for sure as women don't discuss these things too openly and the only correlation I have in my experience is that I didn't start having them until after the birth of my first child. . .of course, that could have had more to do with me and my sexuality/sexual relationship with my husband than anything else. I just didn't know. I wish there was more information available that addressed these issues. As it stands, I oftentimes feel as though I'm " swinging in the wind " --alone, that is-- on some of these issues. It's reassuring to know that I'm not alone. . . however, I'm sorry to hear that your uterine orgasms haven't returned either. Although somewhat tender to probing touches, my uterus feels like a solid brick inside my abdomen. Pre-UAE I could move it around and even adjust its location! It was, somewhat, pliable. Today, it feels like a solid, hard mass that occasionally makes me feel as though I have eaten way too much or swallowed something whole that should have been chewed. A definite " brick-like " feeling. I'm wondering if this will change any when /as new blood vessels develop (if they develop) to keep the uterus alive. The next 3 months are making me quite an impatient child! So much uncertainty is definitely a challenge to juggle in the brain as each day brings on something new!!!! Well, back to work! carla mailto:cdionne@... Hi, Carla. A sincere thank you for your recent posts along with some great links. I am currently 7 weeks post UAE. From what I can gather, we are all experiencing different responses to our embolizations. It all makes sense as we have different types of fibroids, all have had different symptoms pre-UAE as well. I will be most interested in all our our 3 month ultrasounds. By the way, does anyone know if Doppler ultrasound is standard for those 3 month checkups? Is a vaginal ultrasound the same as a Doppler ultrasound, or are they different? I did not have one done pre-UAE. I truly wish I did though, because I would think that my unique one uterine artery situtation would have been revealed then. With reference to post UAE, I had tneder sore breasts for one month before my 1st period post-UAE. Also, I had " ovulation-type " discharge for 2 weeks--one month before my 1st period began. I also experienced left ovarian pain and cramping. On my previous few ultrasounds, my left ovary was not visible. The technician who did the ultrasound prior to my UAE went to ask the radiologist is a vaginal ultrasound should be performed in order to find it, but the radiologist said the vaginal ultrasound would not help. I will be very curious in seeing if my left ovary shows up at my 3 month check. With reference to pain post-procedure, I agree with Carla. I thinks blood flow to fibroids, # of fibroids, etc. has to correlate to the pain one experiences. I had almost no uterine cramping--more intestinal and rectal cramping and a very " tight " feeling in my back. Also, I had a very painful fibroid degeneration episode last June, so I know what that pain is like. Definitely did not have it post UAE. I remember somone on the embo list, I believe Adryan, has 2 degenerating episodes prior to UAE. She also had very little pain with her UAE. I also supposedly have only one large fibroid across the back of my uterus, left side. I still have a back tenderness in that area and, at times, a back ache. It varies from hour to hour. I do notice that most mornings when I wake up I have a congested type of back pain that dissipates once I get up and start moving around. To date, although I still have back pain and tenderness, it is definetely much more bearable and at times non-existent. I am also not taking Advil on a daily basis. Carla, even though I am childless, I have experienced uterine orgasms. So, I know what you are talking about. I have not had any post-UAE as yet. I will keep you posted. To date I still feel as though my uterus and cervix are tender. During my period recently, I even had a hard time removing a tampax a few times. It felt as though it were being held in by a suction cup. I actually had to manuever my fingers inside my vagina and painfully grab it and pull it out. I am also bothered by your loss of vision, Carla. Could it be nerve damage from medication???? I truly believe I had some type of nerve damage from a sulphur drug prescribed when I had a bladder infection/vaginal burning problem some years ago. It took a year for the situation to resolve--finally resorted to natural remedies to ease my symptoms. I sincerely hope things continue to improve for you. I appreciate your honesty and frank discussions. I look forward to your posts which provide lots of insight and food for thought. Sincerely, ____________________________________________________________________ Get free e-mail and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1 For the absolute lowest price on Computer Hardware:CLICK HERE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 1999 Report Share Posted January 11, 1999 Hi, Carla. I was just reading the Chat info. from Sapient Network and went to Dr. McLucas' site. I saw the graphic of the doppler ultrasound and his explanation for it. I did not have a vaginal ultrasound prior to UAE. So, I am postive no Doppler ultrasound to determine velocity of blood flow to my fibroid tumor was ever performed prior to my UAE. I am curious if a Doppler will be performed post-UAE, especially since there is a possibility I could have another artery supplying my fibroid. ultrasounds So glad the links were useful. Here's what SHN says about ultrasounds: Diagnostic ultrasound. Ultrasound is high-frequency sound waves that " see " inside your body. Sound waves can be bounced off your heart, liver, pancreas or other soft tissues. The returning waves provide information that is electronically converted into images on a television screen. It is revolutionizing many areas of diagnostic testing, making it safer, more comfortable and less expensive. Diagnostic ultrasound offers no surgery, no radiation, no dyes, no side effects,and versatility. Ultrasound often provides enough information for a physician to make a diagnosis and decide on a course of treatment. The three basic forms of ultrasound include: Gray-scale ultrasound, which provides a clear view of the contour of organs and their internal texture and structure; Doppler ultrasound, which lets your physician analyze blood flowing through your heart and blood vessels; and Duplex Doppler, which combines the two. Your doctor may use ultrasound to look at your heart, blood vessels, abdomen, prostate gland, and pelvis. Ultrasound does have limitations; it can't travel through bone or air. Ultrasound images are becoming more precise, and clearer views offer doctors a better chance of detecting an abnormality. Miniaturized ultrasound probes are being used. MDX Health Digest, Copyright by Medical Data Exchange (MDX) I'm sure there's more technical explanations out on Medscape but thought this would answer some of the short-term questions. I did have a Doppler ultrasound pre-UAE but won't be having a 3-month ultrasound at all. My new gyn doesn't think it's necessary and too soon to really see much change. So, since I'm not part of any study or anything, he has opted to wait until 6 months before sending me back for a follow-up ultrasound. I KNOW my fibroids have shrunk significantly at this point and can hardly wait until April for that ultrasound! At any rate, the report that came with the pre-UAE ultrasound gave specifics on blood flow in terms of quantity per second (I think). I'll have to dig it out and take a second look tonight. My back pain has improved with the introduction of daily circuit/weight training. I'm also up to jogging (lightly) 5 days a week now for 30 minutes or so at a time. The side pain I had turned out to be a precursor to a major back pain epidsode that has lasted the last couple of days now. I guess this is an improvement as it was continuous pre-UAE and is now intermittent--just as intense--simply not all the time now. At this point, I'm happy for all improvements! As for uterine orgasms--thank you for letting me know that you too have experienced these. It may sound odd, but it's good to know that they are not dependent on having given birth. I didn't know for sure as women don't discuss these things too openly and the only correlation I have in my experience is that I didn't start having them until after the birth of my first child. . .of course, that could have had more to do with me and my sexuality/sexual relationship with my husband than anything else. I just didn't know. I wish there was more information available that addressed these issues. As it stands, I oftentimes feel as though I'm " swinging in the wind " --alone, that is-- on some of these issues. It's reassuring to know that I'm not alone. . . however, I'm sorry to hear that your uterine orgasms haven't returned either. Although somewhat tender to probing touches, my uterus feels like a solid brick inside my abdomen. Pre-UAE I could move it around and even adjust its location! It was, somewhat, pliable. Today, it feels like a solid, hard mass that occasionally makes me feel as though I have eaten way too much or swallowed something whole that should have been chewed. A definite " brick-like " feeling. I'm wondering if this will change any when /as new blood vessels develop (if they develop) to keep the uterus alive. The next 3 months are making me quite an impatient child! So much uncertainty is definitely a challenge to juggle in the brain as each day brings on something new!!!! Well, back to work! carla mailto:cdionne@... Hi, Carla. A sincere thank you for your recent posts along with some great links. I am currently 7 weeks post UAE. From what I can gather, we are all experiencing different responses to our embolizations. It all makes sense as we have different types of fibroids, all have had different symptoms pre-UAE as well. I will be most interested in all our our 3 month ultrasounds. By the way, does anyone know if Doppler ultrasound is standard for those 3 month checkups? Is a vaginal ultrasound the same as a Doppler ultrasound, or are they different? I did not have one done pre-UAE. I truly wish I did though, because I would think that my unique one uterine artery situtation would have been revealed then. With reference to post UAE, I had tneder sore breasts for one month before my 1st period post-UAE. Also, I had " ovulation-type " discharge for 2 weeks--one month before my 1st period began. I also experienced left ovarian pain and cramping. On my previous few ultrasounds, my left ovary was not visible. The technician who did the ultrasound prior to my UAE went to ask the radiologist is a vaginal ultrasound should be performed in order to find it, but the radiologist said the vaginal ultrasound would not help. I will be very curious in seeing if my left ovary shows up at my 3 month check. With reference to pain post-procedure, I agree with Carla. I thinks blood flow to fibroids, # of fibroids, etc. has to correlate to the pain one experiences. I had almost no uterine cramping--more intestinal and rectal cramping and a very " tight " feeling in my back. Also, I had a very painful fibroid degeneration episode last June, so I know what that pain is like. Definitely did not have it post UAE. I remember somone on the embo list, I believe Adryan, has 2 degenerating episodes prior to UAE. She also had very little pain with her UAE. I also supposedly have only one large fibroid across the back of my uterus, left side. I still have a back tenderness in that area and, at times, a back ache. It varies from hour to hour. I do notice that most mornings when I wake up I have a congested type of back pain that dissipates once I get up and start moving around. To date, although I still have back pain and tenderness, it is definetely much more bearable and at times non-existent. I am also not taking Advil on a daily basis. Carla, even though I am childless, I have experienced uterine orgasms. So, I know what you are talking about. I have not had any post-UAE as yet. I will keep you posted. To date I still feel as though my uterus and cervix are tender. During my period recently, I even had a hard time removing a tampax a few times. It felt as though it were being held in by a suction cup. I actually had to manuever my fingers inside my vagina and painfully grab it and pull it out. I am also bothered by your loss of vision, Carla. Could it be nerve damage from medication???? I truly believe I had some type of nerve damage from a sulphur drug prescribed when I had a bladder infection/vaginal burning problem some years ago. It took a year for the situation to resolve--finally resorted to natural remedies to ease my symptoms. I sincerely hope things continue to improve for you. I appreciate your honesty and frank discussions. I look forward to your posts which provide lots of insight and food for thought. Sincerely, ____________________________________________________________________ Get free e-mail and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1 For the absolute lowest price on Computer Hardware:CLICK HERE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 1999 Report Share Posted January 11, 1999 Hi, Carla. I was just reading the Chat info. from Sapient Network and went to Dr. McLucas' site. I saw the graphic of the doppler ultrasound and his explanation for it. I did not have a vaginal ultrasound prior to UAE. So, I am postive no Doppler ultrasound to determine velocity of blood flow to my fibroid tumor was ever performed prior to my UAE. I am curious if a Doppler will be performed post-UAE, especially since there is a possibility I could have another artery supplying my fibroid. ultrasounds So glad the links were useful. Here's what SHN says about ultrasounds: Diagnostic ultrasound. Ultrasound is high-frequency sound waves that " see " inside your body. Sound waves can be bounced off your heart, liver, pancreas or other soft tissues. The returning waves provide information that is electronically converted into images on a television screen. It is revolutionizing many areas of diagnostic testing, making it safer, more comfortable and less expensive. Diagnostic ultrasound offers no surgery, no radiation, no dyes, no side effects,and versatility. Ultrasound often provides enough information for a physician to make a diagnosis and decide on a course of treatment. The three basic forms of ultrasound include: Gray-scale ultrasound, which provides a clear view of the contour of organs and their internal texture and structure; Doppler ultrasound, which lets your physician analyze blood flowing through your heart and blood vessels; and Duplex Doppler, which combines the two. Your doctor may use ultrasound to look at your heart, blood vessels, abdomen, prostate gland, and pelvis. Ultrasound does have limitations; it can't travel through bone or air. Ultrasound images are becoming more precise, and clearer views offer doctors a better chance of detecting an abnormality. Miniaturized ultrasound probes are being used. MDX Health Digest, Copyright by Medical Data Exchange (MDX) I'm sure there's more technical explanations out on Medscape but thought this would answer some of the short-term questions. I did have a Doppler ultrasound pre-UAE but won't be having a 3-month ultrasound at all. My new gyn doesn't think it's necessary and too soon to really see much change. So, since I'm not part of any study or anything, he has opted to wait until 6 months before sending me back for a follow-up ultrasound. I KNOW my fibroids have shrunk significantly at this point and can hardly wait until April for that ultrasound! At any rate, the report that came with the pre-UAE ultrasound gave specifics on blood flow in terms of quantity per second (I think). I'll have to dig it out and take a second look tonight. My back pain has improved with the introduction of daily circuit/weight training. I'm also up to jogging (lightly) 5 days a week now for 30 minutes or so at a time. The side pain I had turned out to be a precursor to a major back pain epidsode that has lasted the last couple of days now. I guess this is an improvement as it was continuous pre-UAE and is now intermittent--just as intense--simply not all the time now. At this point, I'm happy for all improvements! As for uterine orgasms--thank you for letting me know that you too have experienced these. It may sound odd, but it's good to know that they are not dependent on having given birth. I didn't know for sure as women don't discuss these things too openly and the only correlation I have in my experience is that I didn't start having them until after the birth of my first child. . .of course, that could have had more to do with me and my sexuality/sexual relationship with my husband than anything else. I just didn't know. I wish there was more information available that addressed these issues. As it stands, I oftentimes feel as though I'm " swinging in the wind " --alone, that is-- on some of these issues. It's reassuring to know that I'm not alone. . . however, I'm sorry to hear that your uterine orgasms haven't returned either. Although somewhat tender to probing touches, my uterus feels like a solid brick inside my abdomen. Pre-UAE I could move it around and even adjust its location! It was, somewhat, pliable. Today, it feels like a solid, hard mass that occasionally makes me feel as though I have eaten way too much or swallowed something whole that should have been chewed. A definite " brick-like " feeling. I'm wondering if this will change any when /as new blood vessels develop (if they develop) to keep the uterus alive. The next 3 months are making me quite an impatient child! So much uncertainty is definitely a challenge to juggle in the brain as each day brings on something new!!!! Well, back to work! carla mailto:cdionne@... Hi, Carla. A sincere thank you for your recent posts along with some great links. I am currently 7 weeks post UAE. From what I can gather, we are all experiencing different responses to our embolizations. It all makes sense as we have different types of fibroids, all have had different symptoms pre-UAE as well. I will be most interested in all our our 3 month ultrasounds. By the way, does anyone know if Doppler ultrasound is standard for those 3 month checkups? Is a vaginal ultrasound the same as a Doppler ultrasound, or are they different? I did not have one done pre-UAE. I truly wish I did though, because I would think that my unique one uterine artery situtation would have been revealed then. With reference to post UAE, I had tneder sore breasts for one month before my 1st period post-UAE. Also, I had " ovulation-type " discharge for 2 weeks--one month before my 1st period began. I also experienced left ovarian pain and cramping. On my previous few ultrasounds, my left ovary was not visible. The technician who did the ultrasound prior to my UAE went to ask the radiologist is a vaginal ultrasound should be performed in order to find it, but the radiologist said the vaginal ultrasound would not help. I will be very curious in seeing if my left ovary shows up at my 3 month check. With reference to pain post-procedure, I agree with Carla. I thinks blood flow to fibroids, # of fibroids, etc. has to correlate to the pain one experiences. I had almost no uterine cramping--more intestinal and rectal cramping and a very " tight " feeling in my back. Also, I had a very painful fibroid degeneration episode last June, so I know what that pain is like. Definitely did not have it post UAE. I remember somone on the embo list, I believe Adryan, has 2 degenerating episodes prior to UAE. She also had very little pain with her UAE. I also supposedly have only one large fibroid across the back of my uterus, left side. I still have a back tenderness in that area and, at times, a back ache. It varies from hour to hour. I do notice that most mornings when I wake up I have a congested type of back pain that dissipates once I get up and start moving around. To date, although I still have back pain and tenderness, it is definetely much more bearable and at times non-existent. I am also not taking Advil on a daily basis. Carla, even though I am childless, I have experienced uterine orgasms. So, I know what you are talking about. I have not had any post-UAE as yet. I will keep you posted. To date I still feel as though my uterus and cervix are tender. During my period recently, I even had a hard time removing a tampax a few times. It felt as though it were being held in by a suction cup. I actually had to manuever my fingers inside my vagina and painfully grab it and pull it out. I am also bothered by your loss of vision, Carla. Could it be nerve damage from medication???? I truly believe I had some type of nerve damage from a sulphur drug prescribed when I had a bladder infection/vaginal burning problem some years ago. It took a year for the situation to resolve--finally resorted to natural remedies to ease my symptoms. I sincerely hope things continue to improve for you. I appreciate your honesty and frank discussions. I look forward to your posts which provide lots of insight and food for thought. Sincerely, ____________________________________________________________________ Get free e-mail and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1 For the absolute lowest price on Computer Hardware:CLICK HERE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 1999 Report Share Posted January 11, 1999 Mine was both vaginal and abdominal. Okay, the abdominal one came first and was very typical of those that I had when pregnant. Then, there was this " transducer " thingy (how do I describe this??? don't laugh . . .dildo-type thingy sort of??) that went into my vagina and was held there/adjusted by the technician as additional images were scanned. It was an odd experience. Particularly when the technician offered the wand to me and asked me if I would prefer to insert it myself. . .! I wasn't expecting this question as I had never had this test done before. It caught me a little off guard! I recovered quickly and declined the " offer " . I figured " what was the point? " -- even if I inserted it myself, the technician needed to maneuver it around inside the vagina to get the images that were needed! Basically, it was the same as for vaginal gray-scale ultrasound. No difference that I could tell from reading literature on it post ultrasound. Your basic, run-of-the-mill but oh-so-humilitating, test that doctors can't seem to agree on whether or not it is even necessary. . . I've been married 20 years and also tried to do research on this when I first started experiencing this most terrific sexual response many years ago. My girlfriends at the time thought I was nuts. Only one of them had experienced this level of sexual response and felt comfortable enough to talk about it with me. We shared a lot back then. Then, she got cervical cancer and a lot changed for her. It was hard. What we had once giggled about behind our spouses backs was no longer a laughing matter. I haven't really talked/written about this with anyone else since. The internet is a tough nut to crack on this topic--too many porno sites to sift through. But, I have found a smidgeon of research on several medical websites--some of which is being done on paraplegics. Neural (?) receptors in the uterus are surprising scientists tremendously as signals are being registered in the brain when the uterus is stimulated even though paralysis is present! This is research meant to help the sex lives of paraplegics but which may benefit us all. . .I'm still looking for more knowledgeable sites with valid medical research in progress or completed. My energy level has remained high but does dip into low gear when the back pain kicks in. On those days I find my self forcing my body to the gym. A regeneration of endorphins does seem to help--even if I'd rather be home in bed. I'm glad that there is a " women's only " gym in my town that I can feel comfortable going to. I think my outings to the gym would be much more difficult if there were men there. . .right now my body is something I'm extremely unsure of . . . I find out tomorrow evening about the job offers that are pending. . .both recruiters have indicated they are working on an " offer " with their Human Resources departments. I can't wait to see what the offers consist of and what I'll do in the wake of all of this change. . . Carla mailto:cdionne@... ultrasounds So glad the links were useful. Here's what SHN says about ultrasounds: Diagnostic ultrasound. Ultrasound is high-frequency sound waves that " see " inside your body. Sound waves can be bounced off your heart, liver, pancreas or other soft tissues. The returning waves provide information that is electronically converted into images on a television screen. It is revolutionizing many areas of diagnostic testing, making it safer, more comfortable and less expensive. Diagnostic ultrasound offers no surgery, no radiation, no dyes, no side effects,and versatility. Ultrasound often provides enough information for a physician to make a diagnosis and decide on a course of treatment. The three basic forms of ultrasound include: Gray-scale ultrasound, which provides a clear view of the contour of organs and their internal texture and structure; Doppler ultrasound, which lets your physician analyze blood flowing through your heart and blood vessels; and Duplex Doppler, which combines the two. Your doctor may use ultrasound to look at your heart, blood vessels, abdomen, prostate gland, and pelvis. Ultrasound does have limitations; it can't travel through bone or air. Ultrasound images are becoming more precise, and clearer views offer doctors a better chance of detecting an abnormality. Miniaturized ultrasound probes are being used. MDX Health Digest, Copyright by Medical Data Exchange (MDX) I'm sure there's more technical explanations out on Medscape but thought this would answer some of the short-term questions. I did have a Doppler ultrasound pre-UAE but won't be having a 3-month ultrasound at all. My new gyn doesn't think it's necessary and too soon to really see much change. So, since I'm not part of any study or anything, he has opted to wait until 6 months before sending me back for a follow-up ultrasound. I KNOW my fibroids have shrunk significantly at this point and can hardly wait until April for that ultrasound! At any rate, the report that came with the pre-UAE ultrasound gave specifics on blood flow in terms of quantity per second (I think). I'll have to dig it out and take a second look tonight. My back pain has improved with the introduction of daily circuit/weight training. I'm also up to jogging (lightly) 5 days a week now for 30 minutes or so at a time. The side pain I had turned out to be a precursor to a major back pain epidsode that has lasted the last couple of days now. I guess this is an improvement as it was continuous pre-UAE and is now intermittent--just as intense--simply not all the time now. At this point, I'm happy for all improvements! As for uterine orgasms--thank you for letting me know that you too have experienced these. It may sound odd, but it's good to know that they are not dependent on having given birth. I didn't know for sure as women don't discuss these things too openly and the only correlation I have in my experience is that I didn't start having them until after the birth of my first child. . .of course, that could have had more to do with me and my sexuality/sexual relationship with my husband than anything else. I just didn't know. I wish there was more information available that addressed these issues. As it stands, I oftentimes feel as though I'm " swinging in the wind " --alone, that is-- on some of these issues. It's reassuring to know that I'm not alone. . . however, I'm sorry to hear that your uterine orgasms haven't returned either. Although somewhat tender to probing touches, my uterus feels like a solid brick inside my abdomen. Pre-UAE I could move it around and even adjust its location! It was, somewhat, pliable. Today, it feels like a solid, hard mass that occasionally makes me feel as though I have eaten way too much or swallowed something whole that should have been chewed. A definite " brick-like " feeling. I'm wondering if this will change any when /as new blood vessels develop (if they develop) to keep the uterus alive. The next 3 months are making me quite an impatient child! So much uncertainty is definitely a challenge to juggle in the brain as each day brings on something new!!!! Well, back to work! carla mailto:cdionne@... Hi, Carla. A sincere thank you for your recent posts along with some great links. I am currently 7 weeks post UAE. From what I can gather, we are all experiencing different responses to our embolizations. It all makes sense as we have different types of fibroids, all have had different symptoms pre-UAE as well. I will be most interested in all our our 3 month ultrasounds. By the way, does anyone know if Doppler ultrasound is standard for those 3 month checkups? Is a vaginal ultrasound the same as a Doppler ultrasound, or are they different? I did not have one done pre-UAE. I truly wish I did though, because I would think that my unique one uterine artery situtation would have been revealed then. With reference to post UAE, I had tneder sore breasts for one month before my 1st period post-UAE. Also, I had " ovulation-type " discharge for 2 weeks--one month before my 1st period began. I also experienced left ovarian pain and cramping. On my previous few ultrasounds, my left ovary was not visible. The technician who did the ultrasound prior to my UAE went to ask the radiologist is a vaginal ultrasound should be performed in order to find it, but the radiologist said the vaginal ultrasound would not help. I will be very curious in seeing if my left ovary shows up at my 3 month check. With reference to pain post-procedure, I agree with Carla. I thinks blood flow to fibroids, # of fibroids, etc. has to correlate to the pain one experiences. I had almost no uterine cramping--more intestinal and rectal cramping and a very " tight " feeling in my back. Also, I had a very painful fibroid degeneration episode last June, so I know what that pain is like. Definitely did not have it post UAE. I remember somone on the embo list, I believe Adryan, has 2 degenerating episodes prior to UAE. She also had very little pain with her UAE. I also supposedly have only one large fibroid across the back of my uterus, left side. I still have a back tenderness in that area and, at times, a back ache. It varies from hour to hour. I do notice that most mornings when I wake up I have a congested type of back pain that dissipates once I get up and start moving around. To date, although I still have back pain and tenderness, it is definetely much more bearable and at times non-existent. I am also not taking Advil on a daily basis. Carla, even though I am childless, I have experienced uterine orgasms. So, I know what you are talking about. I have not had any post-UAE as yet. I will keep you posted.. To date I still feel as though my uterus and cervix are tender. During my period recently, I even had a hard time removing a tampax a few times. It felt as though it were being held in by a suction cup. I actually had to manuever my fingers inside my vagina and painfully grab it and pull it out. I am also bothered by your loss of vision, Carla. Could it be nerve damage from medication???? I truly believe I had some type of nerve damage from a sulphur drug prescribed when I had a bladder infection/vaginal burning problem some years ago. It took a year for the situation to resolve--finally resorted to natural remedies to ease my symptoms. I sincerely hope things continue to improve for you. I appreciate your honesty and frank discussions. I look forward to your posts which provide lots of insight and food for thought. 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Guest guest Posted January 11, 1999 Report Share Posted January 11, 1999 Mine was both vaginal and abdominal. Okay, the abdominal one came first and was very typical of those that I had when pregnant. Then, there was this " transducer " thingy (how do I describe this??? don't laugh . . .dildo-type thingy sort of??) that went into my vagina and was held there/adjusted by the technician as additional images were scanned. It was an odd experience. Particularly when the technician offered the wand to me and asked me if I would prefer to insert it myself. . .! I wasn't expecting this question as I had never had this test done before. It caught me a little off guard! I recovered quickly and declined the " offer " . I figured " what was the point? " -- even if I inserted it myself, the technician needed to maneuver it around inside the vagina to get the images that were needed! Basically, it was the same as for vaginal gray-scale ultrasound. No difference that I could tell from reading literature on it post ultrasound. Your basic, run-of-the-mill but oh-so-humilitating, test that doctors can't seem to agree on whether or not it is even necessary. . . I've been married 20 years and also tried to do research on this when I first started experiencing this most terrific sexual response many years ago. My girlfriends at the time thought I was nuts. Only one of them had experienced this level of sexual response and felt comfortable enough to talk about it with me. We shared a lot back then. Then, she got cervical cancer and a lot changed for her. It was hard. What we had once giggled about behind our spouses backs was no longer a laughing matter. I haven't really talked/written about this with anyone else since. The internet is a tough nut to crack on this topic--too many porno sites to sift through. But, I have found a smidgeon of research on several medical websites--some of which is being done on paraplegics. Neural (?) receptors in the uterus are surprising scientists tremendously as signals are being registered in the brain when the uterus is stimulated even though paralysis is present! This is research meant to help the sex lives of paraplegics but which may benefit us all. . .I'm still looking for more knowledgeable sites with valid medical research in progress or completed. My energy level has remained high but does dip into low gear when the back pain kicks in. On those days I find my self forcing my body to the gym. A regeneration of endorphins does seem to help--even if I'd rather be home in bed. I'm glad that there is a " women's only " gym in my town that I can feel comfortable going to. I think my outings to the gym would be much more difficult if there were men there. . .right now my body is something I'm extremely unsure of . . . I find out tomorrow evening about the job offers that are pending. . .both recruiters have indicated they are working on an " offer " with their Human Resources departments. I can't wait to see what the offers consist of and what I'll do in the wake of all of this change. . . Carla mailto:cdionne@... ultrasounds So glad the links were useful. Here's what SHN says about ultrasounds: Diagnostic ultrasound. Ultrasound is high-frequency sound waves that " see " inside your body. Sound waves can be bounced off your heart, liver, pancreas or other soft tissues. The returning waves provide information that is electronically converted into images on a television screen. It is revolutionizing many areas of diagnostic testing, making it safer, more comfortable and less expensive. Diagnostic ultrasound offers no surgery, no radiation, no dyes, no side effects,and versatility. Ultrasound often provides enough information for a physician to make a diagnosis and decide on a course of treatment. The three basic forms of ultrasound include: Gray-scale ultrasound, which provides a clear view of the contour of organs and their internal texture and structure; Doppler ultrasound, which lets your physician analyze blood flowing through your heart and blood vessels; and Duplex Doppler, which combines the two. Your doctor may use ultrasound to look at your heart, blood vessels, abdomen, prostate gland, and pelvis. Ultrasound does have limitations; it can't travel through bone or air. Ultrasound images are becoming more precise, and clearer views offer doctors a better chance of detecting an abnormality. Miniaturized ultrasound probes are being used. MDX Health Digest, Copyright by Medical Data Exchange (MDX) I'm sure there's more technical explanations out on Medscape but thought this would answer some of the short-term questions. I did have a Doppler ultrasound pre-UAE but won't be having a 3-month ultrasound at all. My new gyn doesn't think it's necessary and too soon to really see much change. So, since I'm not part of any study or anything, he has opted to wait until 6 months before sending me back for a follow-up ultrasound. I KNOW my fibroids have shrunk significantly at this point and can hardly wait until April for that ultrasound! At any rate, the report that came with the pre-UAE ultrasound gave specifics on blood flow in terms of quantity per second (I think). I'll have to dig it out and take a second look tonight. My back pain has improved with the introduction of daily circuit/weight training. I'm also up to jogging (lightly) 5 days a week now for 30 minutes or so at a time. The side pain I had turned out to be a precursor to a major back pain epidsode that has lasted the last couple of days now. I guess this is an improvement as it was continuous pre-UAE and is now intermittent--just as intense--simply not all the time now. At this point, I'm happy for all improvements! As for uterine orgasms--thank you for letting me know that you too have experienced these. It may sound odd, but it's good to know that they are not dependent on having given birth. I didn't know for sure as women don't discuss these things too openly and the only correlation I have in my experience is that I didn't start having them until after the birth of my first child. . .of course, that could have had more to do with me and my sexuality/sexual relationship with my husband than anything else. I just didn't know. I wish there was more information available that addressed these issues. As it stands, I oftentimes feel as though I'm " swinging in the wind " --alone, that is-- on some of these issues. It's reassuring to know that I'm not alone. . . however, I'm sorry to hear that your uterine orgasms haven't returned either. Although somewhat tender to probing touches, my uterus feels like a solid brick inside my abdomen. Pre-UAE I could move it around and even adjust its location! It was, somewhat, pliable. Today, it feels like a solid, hard mass that occasionally makes me feel as though I have eaten way too much or swallowed something whole that should have been chewed. A definite " brick-like " feeling. I'm wondering if this will change any when /as new blood vessels develop (if they develop) to keep the uterus alive. The next 3 months are making me quite an impatient child! So much uncertainty is definitely a challenge to juggle in the brain as each day brings on something new!!!! Well, back to work! carla mailto:cdionne@... Hi, Carla. A sincere thank you for your recent posts along with some great links. I am currently 7 weeks post UAE. From what I can gather, we are all experiencing different responses to our embolizations. It all makes sense as we have different types of fibroids, all have had different symptoms pre-UAE as well. I will be most interested in all our our 3 month ultrasounds. By the way, does anyone know if Doppler ultrasound is standard for those 3 month checkups? Is a vaginal ultrasound the same as a Doppler ultrasound, or are they different? I did not have one done pre-UAE. I truly wish I did though, because I would think that my unique one uterine artery situtation would have been revealed then. With reference to post UAE, I had tneder sore breasts for one month before my 1st period post-UAE. Also, I had " ovulation-type " discharge for 2 weeks--one month before my 1st period began. I also experienced left ovarian pain and cramping. On my previous few ultrasounds, my left ovary was not visible. The technician who did the ultrasound prior to my UAE went to ask the radiologist is a vaginal ultrasound should be performed in order to find it, but the radiologist said the vaginal ultrasound would not help. I will be very curious in seeing if my left ovary shows up at my 3 month check. With reference to pain post-procedure, I agree with Carla. I thinks blood flow to fibroids, # of fibroids, etc. has to correlate to the pain one experiences. I had almost no uterine cramping--more intestinal and rectal cramping and a very " tight " feeling in my back. Also, I had a very painful fibroid degeneration episode last June, so I know what that pain is like. Definitely did not have it post UAE. I remember somone on the embo list, I believe Adryan, has 2 degenerating episodes prior to UAE. She also had very little pain with her UAE. I also supposedly have only one large fibroid across the back of my uterus, left side. I still have a back tenderness in that area and, at times, a back ache. It varies from hour to hour. I do notice that most mornings when I wake up I have a congested type of back pain that dissipates once I get up and start moving around. To date, although I still have back pain and tenderness, it is definetely much more bearable and at times non-existent. I am also not taking Advil on a daily basis. Carla, even though I am childless, I have experienced uterine orgasms. So, I know what you are talking about. I have not had any post-UAE as yet. I will keep you posted.. To date I still feel as though my uterus and cervix are tender. During my period recently, I even had a hard time removing a tampax a few times. It felt as though it were being held in by a suction cup. I actually had to manuever my fingers inside my vagina and painfully grab it and pull it out. I am also bothered by your loss of vision, Carla. Could it be nerve damage from medication???? I truly believe I had some type of nerve damage from a sulphur drug prescribed when I had a bladder infection/vaginal burning problem some years ago. It took a year for the situation to resolve--finally resorted to natural remedies to ease my symptoms. I sincerely hope things continue to improve for you. I appreciate your honesty and frank discussions. I look forward to your posts which provide lots of insight and food for thought. 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Guest guest Posted January 11, 1999 Report Share Posted January 11, 1999 I totally forgot about the Doppler ultrasound explanation on Dr. McLucas' website! I think it's a subconscious thing--I just don't want him to get more " hits " on his site than truly necessary. . .therefore, I divert people whenever possible! There is also a hospital website that shows this in java. . .as well as fibroid shrinking images that were done with MRI over time and pieced together in java online. I'll post them when I find them again! I don't understand how/why an IR can do or would do embolization to an artery without blood flow information. I assumed this was necessary information for the IR to get an idea of what the blood flow was to begin with pre-UAE. Now I think I need to send an email to Dr. Goodwin and ask him about it 'cause I'm confused by the lack of this test pre-UAE. Is this an east coast/west coast disagreement thing again? Or, what, is it, exactly? I'll let you know what Dr. Goodwin says. carla mailto:cdionne@... Re: ultrasounds Hi, Carla. I was just reading the Chat info. from Sapient Network and went to Dr. McLucas' site. I saw the graphic of the doppler ultrasound and his explanation for it. I did not have a vaginal ultrasound prior to UAE. So, I am postive no Doppler ultrasound to determine velocity of blood flow to my fibroid tumor was ever performed prior to my UAE. I am curious if a Doppler will be performed post-UAE, especially since there is a possibility I could have another artery supplying my fibroid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 1999 Report Share Posted January 12, 1999 >So glad the links were useful. Here's what SHN says about ultrasounds: > >Diagnostic ultrasound. > >Ultrasound is high-frequency sound waves that " see " inside your body. Sound >waves can be bounced off your heart, liver, pancreas or other soft tissues. >The returning waves provide information that is electronically converted into >images on a television screen. It is revolutionizing many areas of diagnostic >testing, making it safer, more comfortable and less expensive. Diagnostic >ultrasound offers no surgery, no radiation, no dyes, no side effects,and >versatility. Ultrasound often provides enough information for a physician to >make a diagnosis and decide on a course of treatment. The three basic forms of >ultrasound include: Gray-scale ultrasound, which provides a clear view of the >contour of organs and their internal texture and structure; Doppler >ultrasound, which lets your physician analyze blood flowing through your heart >and blood vessels; and Duplex Doppler, which combines the two. Your doctor may >use ultrasound to look at your heart, blood vessels, abdomen, prostate gland, >and pelvis. Ultrasound does have limitations; it can't travel through bone or >air. Ultrasound images are becoming more precise, and clearer views offer >doctors a better chance of detecting an abnormality. Miniaturized ultrasound >probes are being used. >MDX Health Digest, Copyright by Medical Data Exchange (MDX) > > >I'm sure there's more technical explanations out on Medscape but thought this >would answer some of the short-term questions. I did have a Doppler >ultrasound pre-UAE but won't be having a 3-month ultrasound at all. My new >gyn doesn't think it's necessary and too soon to really see much change. So, >since I'm not part of any study or anything, he has opted to wait until 6 >months before sending me back for a follow-up ultrasound. I KNOW my fibroids >have shrunk significantly at this point and can hardly wait until April for >that ultrasound! At any rate, the report that came with the pre-UAE >ultrasound gave specifics on blood flow in terms of quantity per second (I >think). I'll have to dig it out and take a second look tonight. > >My back pain has improved with the introduction of daily circuit/weight >training. I'm also up to jogging (lightly) 5 days a week now for 30 minutes >or so at a time. The side pain I had turned out to be a precursor to a major >back pain epidsode that has lasted the last couple of days now. I guess this >is an improvement as it was continuous pre-UAE and is now intermittent--just >as intense--simply not all the time now. At this point, I'm happy for all >improvements! > >As for uterine orgasms--thank you for letting me know that you too have >experienced these. It may sound odd, but it's good to know that they are not >dependent on having given birth. I didn't know for sure as women don't >discuss these things too openly and the only correlation I have in my >experience is that I didn't start having them until after the birth of my >first child. . .of course, that could have had more to do with me and my >sexuality/sexual relationship with my husband than anything else. I just >didn't know. I wish there was more information available that addressed these >issues. As it stands, I oftentimes feel as though I'm " swinging in the wind " >--alone, that is-- on some of these issues. It's reassuring to know that I'm >not alone. . . however, I'm sorry to hear that your uterine orgasms haven't >returned either. > >Although somewhat tender to probing touches, my uterus feels like a solid >brick inside my abdomen. Pre-UAE I could move it around and even adjust its >location! It was, somewhat, pliable. Today, it feels like a solid, hard mass >that occasionally makes me feel as though I have eaten way too much or >swallowed something whole that should have been chewed. A definite > " brick-like " feeling. I'm wondering if this will change any when /as new >blood vessels develop (if they develop) to keep the uterus alive. The next 3 >months are making me quite an impatient child! So much uncertainty is >definitely a challenge to juggle in the brain as each day brings on something >new!!!! > >Well, back to work! > >carla >mailto:cdionne@... > >Hi, Carla. A sincere thank you for your recent posts along with some great >links. I am currently 7 weeks post UAE. From what I can gather, we are all >experiencing different responses to our embolizations. It all makes sense as >we have different types of fibroids, all have had different >symptoms pre-UAE as well. I will be most interested in all our our 3 month >ultrasounds. By the way, does anyone know if Doppler ultrasound is standard >for those 3 month checkups? Is a vaginal ultrasound the same as a Doppler >ultrasound, or are they different? I did not have one >done pre-UAE. I truly wish I did though, because I would think that my unique >one uterine artery situtation would have been revealed then. With reference >to post UAE, I had tneder sore breasts for one month before my 1st period >post-UAE. Also, I had " ovulation-type " discharge for 2 >weeks--one month before my 1st period began. I also experienced left ovarian >pain and cramping. On my previous few ultrasounds, my left ovary was not >visible. The technician who did the ultrasound prior to my UAE went to ask >the radiologist is a vaginal ultrasound should be >performed in order to find it, but the radiologist said the vaginal ultrasound >would not help. I will be very curious in seeing if my left ovary shows up at >my 3 month check. With reference to pain >post-procedure, I agree with Carla. I thinks blood flow to fibroids, # of >fibroids, etc. has to correlate to the pain one experiences. I had almost >no uterine cramping--more intestinal and rectal cramping and a very " tight " >feeling in my back. Also, I had a very painful fibroid >degeneration episode last June, so I know what that pain is like. Definitely >did not have it post UAE. I remember somone on the embo list, I believe >Adryan, has 2 degenerating episodes prior to UAE. She also had very little >pain with her UAE. I also supposedly have only one large >fibroid across the back of my uterus, left side. I still have a back >tenderness in that area and, at times, a back ache. It varies from hour to >hour. I do notice that most mornings when I wake up I >have a congested type of back pain that dissipates once I get up and start >moving around. To date, although I still have back pain and tenderness, it is >definetely much more bearable and at times non-existent. I am also not taking >Advil on a daily basis. Carla, even though I am >childless, I have experienced uterine orgasms. So, I know what you are >talking about. I have not had any post-UAE as yet. I will keep you posted. >To date I still feel as though my uterus and cervix are tender. During my >period recently, I even had a hard time removing a tampax a few >times. It felt as though it were being held in by a suction cup. I actually >had to manuever my fingers inside my vagina and painfully grab it and pull it >out. > >I am also bothered by your loss of vision, Carla. Could it be nerve damage >from medication???? I truly believe I had some type of nerve damage from a >sulphur drug prescribed when I had a bladder infection/vaginal burning problem >some years ago. It took a year for the situation to resolve--finally resorted >to natural remedies to ease my symptoms. > >I sincerely hope things continue to improve for you. I appreciate your >honesty and frank discussions. I look forward to your posts which provide >lots of insight and food for thought. > >Sincerely, > >Jean > >____________________________________________________________________ >Get free e-mail and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1 > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >For the absolute lowest price on Computer Hardware visit: >http://ads./click/56/0/bottomdollar > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 1999 Report Share Posted January 12, 1999 >So glad the links were useful. Here's what SHN says about ultrasounds: > >Diagnostic ultrasound. > >Ultrasound is high-frequency sound waves that " see " inside your body. Sound >waves can be bounced off your heart, liver, pancreas or other soft tissues. >The returning waves provide information that is electronically converted into >images on a television screen. It is revolutionizing many areas of diagnostic >testing, making it safer, more comfortable and less expensive. Diagnostic >ultrasound offers no surgery, no radiation, no dyes, no side effects,and >versatility. Ultrasound often provides enough information for a physician to >make a diagnosis and decide on a course of treatment. The three basic forms of >ultrasound include: Gray-scale ultrasound, which provides a clear view of the >contour of organs and their internal texture and structure; Doppler >ultrasound, which lets your physician analyze blood flowing through your heart >and blood vessels; and Duplex Doppler, which combines the two. Your doctor may >use ultrasound to look at your heart, blood vessels, abdomen, prostate gland, >and pelvis. Ultrasound does have limitations; it can't travel through bone or >air. Ultrasound images are becoming more precise, and clearer views offer >doctors a better chance of detecting an abnormality. Miniaturized ultrasound >probes are being used. >MDX Health Digest, Copyright by Medical Data Exchange (MDX) > > >I'm sure there's more technical explanations out on Medscape but thought this >would answer some of the short-term questions. I did have a Doppler >ultrasound pre-UAE but won't be having a 3-month ultrasound at all. My new >gyn doesn't think it's necessary and too soon to really see much change. So, >since I'm not part of any study or anything, he has opted to wait until 6 >months before sending me back for a follow-up ultrasound. I KNOW my fibroids >have shrunk significantly at this point and can hardly wait until April for >that ultrasound! At any rate, the report that came with the pre-UAE >ultrasound gave specifics on blood flow in terms of quantity per second (I >think). I'll have to dig it out and take a second look tonight. > >My back pain has improved with the introduction of daily circuit/weight >training. I'm also up to jogging (lightly) 5 days a week now for 30 minutes >or so at a time. The side pain I had turned out to be a precursor to a major >back pain epidsode that has lasted the last couple of days now. I guess this >is an improvement as it was continuous pre-UAE and is now intermittent--just >as intense--simply not all the time now. At this point, I'm happy for all >improvements! > >As for uterine orgasms--thank you for letting me know that you too have >experienced these. It may sound odd, but it's good to know that they are not >dependent on having given birth. I didn't know for sure as women don't >discuss these things too openly and the only correlation I have in my >experience is that I didn't start having them until after the birth of my >first child. . .of course, that could have had more to do with me and my >sexuality/sexual relationship with my husband than anything else. I just >didn't know. I wish there was more information available that addressed these >issues. As it stands, I oftentimes feel as though I'm " swinging in the wind " >--alone, that is-- on some of these issues. It's reassuring to know that I'm >not alone. . . however, I'm sorry to hear that your uterine orgasms haven't >returned either. > >Although somewhat tender to probing touches, my uterus feels like a solid >brick inside my abdomen. Pre-UAE I could move it around and even adjust its >location! It was, somewhat, pliable. Today, it feels like a solid, hard mass >that occasionally makes me feel as though I have eaten way too much or >swallowed something whole that should have been chewed. A definite > " brick-like " feeling. I'm wondering if this will change any when /as new >blood vessels develop (if they develop) to keep the uterus alive. The next 3 >months are making me quite an impatient child! So much uncertainty is >definitely a challenge to juggle in the brain as each day brings on something >new!!!! > >Well, back to work! > >carla >mailto:cdionne@... > >Hi, Carla. A sincere thank you for your recent posts along with some great >links. I am currently 7 weeks post UAE. From what I can gather, we are all >experiencing different responses to our embolizations. It all makes sense as >we have different types of fibroids, all have had different >symptoms pre-UAE as well. I will be most interested in all our our 3 month >ultrasounds. By the way, does anyone know if Doppler ultrasound is standard >for those 3 month checkups? Is a vaginal ultrasound the same as a Doppler >ultrasound, or are they different? I did not have one >done pre-UAE. I truly wish I did though, because I would think that my unique >one uterine artery situtation would have been revealed then. With reference >to post UAE, I had tneder sore breasts for one month before my 1st period >post-UAE. Also, I had " ovulation-type " discharge for 2 >weeks--one month before my 1st period began. I also experienced left ovarian >pain and cramping. On my previous few ultrasounds, my left ovary was not >visible. The technician who did the ultrasound prior to my UAE went to ask >the radiologist is a vaginal ultrasound should be >performed in order to find it, but the radiologist said the vaginal ultrasound >would not help. I will be very curious in seeing if my left ovary shows up at >my 3 month check. With reference to pain >post-procedure, I agree with Carla. I thinks blood flow to fibroids, # of >fibroids, etc. has to correlate to the pain one experiences. I had almost >no uterine cramping--more intestinal and rectal cramping and a very " tight " >feeling in my back. Also, I had a very painful fibroid >degeneration episode last June, so I know what that pain is like. Definitely >did not have it post UAE. I remember somone on the embo list, I believe >Adryan, has 2 degenerating episodes prior to UAE. She also had very little >pain with her UAE. I also supposedly have only one large >fibroid across the back of my uterus, left side. I still have a back >tenderness in that area and, at times, a back ache. It varies from hour to >hour. I do notice that most mornings when I wake up I >have a congested type of back pain that dissipates once I get up and start >moving around. To date, although I still have back pain and tenderness, it is >definetely much more bearable and at times non-existent. I am also not taking >Advil on a daily basis. Carla, even though I am >childless, I have experienced uterine orgasms. So, I know what you are >talking about. I have not had any post-UAE as yet. I will keep you posted. >To date I still feel as though my uterus and cervix are tender. During my >period recently, I even had a hard time removing a tampax a few >times. It felt as though it were being held in by a suction cup. I actually >had to manuever my fingers inside my vagina and painfully grab it and pull it >out. > >I am also bothered by your loss of vision, Carla. Could it be nerve damage >from medication???? I truly believe I had some type of nerve damage from a >sulphur drug prescribed when I had a bladder infection/vaginal burning problem >some years ago. It took a year for the situation to resolve--finally resorted >to natural remedies to ease my symptoms. > >I sincerely hope things continue to improve for you. I appreciate your >honesty and frank discussions. I look forward to your posts which provide >lots of insight and food for thought. > >Sincerely, > >Jean > >____________________________________________________________________ >Get free e-mail and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1 > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >For the absolute lowest price on Computer Hardware visit: >http://ads./click/56/0/bottomdollar > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 1999 Report Share Posted January 12, 1999 Hi, Darby. Thanks for your input. I agree with what you have said with reference to uterine orgasms varying with level of arousal which can vary depending on menstrual cycle, physical comfort, and I might add--mood, timing, work schedules, etc. At this point, I truly feel my body is adjusting to this procedure. I know some physical changes have occurred as stated in my previous post. Carla has certainly experienced many more physical changes than I. Our fibroids and uterus are supposed to be in the shrinking stage at this point. Friday I will be 8 weeks post UAE. I really feel that I need to give my body a good 6 month recuperation period before I can make a valid judgement as to how well this procedure has worked for me. I do understand your concern, Darby. I have read a great deal of research, as has Carla. Many of the articles speak of other uterine blood supply expanding and continuing to nourish the uterus. Hope this helps, Darby. Thanks for sharing and contributing to this valuable list. Jean ----Original Message-----To: uterinefibroidsegroups <uterinefibroidsegroups>Date: Tuesday, January 12, 1999 3:59 PMSubject: Re: ultrasounds >So glad the links were useful. Here's what SHN says about ultrasounds: > >Diagnostic ultrasound. > >Ultrasound is high-frequency sound waves that " see " inside your body. Sound >waves can be bounced off your heart, liver, pancreas or other soft tissues. >The returning waves provide information that is electronically converted into >images on a television screen. It is revolutionizing many areas of diagnostic >testing, making it safer, more comfortable and less expensive. Diagnostic >ultrasound offers no surgery, no radiation, no dyes, no side effects,and >versatility. Ultrasound often provides enough information for a physician to >make a diagnosis and decide on a course of treatment. The three basic forms of >ultrasound include: Gray-scale ultrasound, which provides a clear view of the >contour of organs and their internal texture and structure; Doppler >ultrasound, which lets your physician analyze blood flowing through your heart >and blood vessels; and Duplex Doppler, which combines the two. Your doctor may >use ultrasound to look at your heart, blood vessels, abdomen, prostate gland, >and pelvis. Ultrasound does have limitations; it can't travel through bone or >air. Ultrasound images are becoming more precise, and clearer views offer >doctors a better chance of detecting an abnormality. Miniaturized ultrasound >probes are being used. >MDX Health Digest, Copyright by Medical Data Exchange (MDX) > > >I'm sure there's more technical explanations out on Medscape but thought this >would answer some of the short-term questions. I did have a Doppler >ultrasound pre-UAE but won't be having a 3-month ultrasound at all. My new >gyn doesn't think it's necessary and too soon to really see much change. So, >since I'm not part of any study or anything, he has opted to wait until 6 >months before sending me back for a follow-up ultrasound. I KNOW my fibroids >have shrunk significantly at this point and can hardly wait until April for >that ultrasound! At any rate, the report that came with the pre-UAE >ultrasound gave specifics on blood flow in terms of quantity per second (I >think). I'll have to dig it out and take a second look tonight. > >My back pain has improved with the introduction of daily circuit/weight >training. I'm also up to jogging (lightly) 5 days a week now for 30 minutes >or so at a time. The side pain I had turned out to be a precursor to a major >back pain epidsode that has lasted the last couple of days now. I guess this >is an improvement as it was continuous pre-UAE and is now intermittent--just >as intense--simply not all the time now. At this point, I'm happy for all >improvements! > >As for uterine orgasms--thank you for letting me know that you too have >experienced these. It may sound odd, but it's good to know that they are not >dependent on having given birth. I didn't know for sure as women don't >discuss these things too openly and the only correlation I have in my >experience is that I didn't start having them until after the birth of my >first child. . .of course, that could have had more to do with me and my >sexuality/sexual relationship with my husband than anything else. I just >didn't know. I wish there was more information available that addressed these >issues. As it stands, I oftentimes feel as though I'm " swinging in the wind " >--alone, that is-- on some of these issues. It's reassuring to know that I'm >not alone. . . however, I'm sorry to hear that your uterine orgasms haven't >returned either. > >Although somewhat tender to probing touches, my uterus feels like a solid >brick inside my abdomen. Pre-UAE I could move it around and even adjust its >location! It was, somewhat, pliable. Today, it feels like a solid, hard mass >that occasionally makes me feel as though I have eaten way too much or >swallowed something whole that should have been chewed. A definite > " brick-like " feeling. I'm wondering if this will change any when /as new >blood vessels develop (if they develop) to keep the uterus alive. The next 3 >months are making me quite an impatient child! So much uncertainty is >definitely a challenge to juggle in the brain as each day brings on something >new!!!! > >Well, back to work! > >carla >mailto:cdionne@... > >Hi, Carla. A sincere thank you for your recent posts along with some great >links. I am currently 7 weeks post UAE. From what I can gather, we are all >experiencing different responses to our embolizations. It all makes sense as >we have different types of fibroids, all have had different >symptoms pre-UAE as well. I will be most interested in all our our 3 month >ultrasounds. By the way, does anyone know if Doppler ultrasound is standard >for those 3 month checkups? Is a vaginal ultrasound the same as a Doppler >ultrasound, or are they different? I did not have one >done pre-UAE. I truly wish I did though, because I would think that my unique >one uterine artery situtation would have been revealed then. With reference >to post UAE, I had tneder sore breasts for one month before my 1st period >post-UAE. Also, I had " ovulation-type " discharge for 2 >weeks--one month before my 1st period began. I also experienced left ovarian >pain and cramping. On my previous few ultrasounds, my left ovary was not >visible. The technician who did the ultrasound prior to my UAE went to ask >the radiologist is a vaginal ultrasound should be >performed in order to find it, but the radiologist said the vaginal ultrasound >would not help. I will be very curious in seeing if my left ovary shows up at >my 3 month check. With reference to pain >post-procedure, I agree with Carla. I thinks blood flow to fibroids, # of >fibroids, etc. has to correlate to the pain one experiences. I had almost >no uterine cramping--more intestinal and rectal cramping and a very " tight " >feeling in my back. Also, I had a very painful fibroid >degeneration episode last June, so I know what that pain is like. Definitely >did not have it post UAE. I remember somone on the embo list, I believe >Adryan, has 2 degenerating episodes prior to UAE. She also had very little >pain with her UAE. I also supposedly have only one large >fibroid across the back of my uterus, left side. I still have a back >tenderness in that area and, at times, a back ache. It varies from hour to >hour. I do notice that most mornings when I wake up I >have a congested type of back pain that dissipates once I get up and start >moving around. To date, although I still have back pain and tenderness, it is >definetely much more bearable and at times non-existent. I am also not taking >Advil on a daily basis. Carla, even though I am >childless, I have experienced uterine orgasms. So, I know what you are >talking about. I have not had any post-UAE as yet. I will keep you posted. >To date I still feel as though my uterus and cervix are tender. During my >period recently, I even had a hard time removing a tampax a few >times. It felt as though it were being held in by a suction cup. I actually >had to manuever my fingers inside my vagina and painfully grab it and pull it >out. > >I am also bothered by your loss of vision, Carla. Could it be nerve damage >from medication???? I truly believe I had some type of nerve damage from a >sulphur drug prescribed when I had a bladder infection/vaginal burning problem >some years ago. It took a year for the situation to resolve--finally resorted >to natural remedies to ease my symptoms. > >I sincerely hope things continue to improve for you. I appreciate your >honesty and frank discussions. I look forward to your posts which provide >lots of insight and food for thought. > >Sincerely, > >Jean > >____________________________________________________________________ >Get free e-mail and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1 > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >For the absolute lowest price on Computer Hardware visit: >http://ads./click/56/0/bottomdollar > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 1999 Report Share Posted January 12, 1999 Hi, Darby. Thanks for your input. I agree with what you have said with reference to uterine orgasms varying with level of arousal which can vary depending on menstrual cycle, physical comfort, and I might add--mood, timing, work schedules, etc. At this point, I truly feel my body is adjusting to this procedure. I know some physical changes have occurred as stated in my previous post. Carla has certainly experienced many more physical changes than I. Our fibroids and uterus are supposed to be in the shrinking stage at this point. Friday I will be 8 weeks post UAE. I really feel that I need to give my body a good 6 month recuperation period before I can make a valid judgement as to how well this procedure has worked for me. I do understand your concern, Darby. I have read a great deal of research, as has Carla. Many of the articles speak of other uterine blood supply expanding and continuing to nourish the uterus. Hope this helps, Darby. Thanks for sharing and contributing to this valuable list. Jean ----Original Message-----To: uterinefibroidsegroups <uterinefibroidsegroups>Date: Tuesday, January 12, 1999 3:59 PMSubject: Re: ultrasounds >So glad the links were useful. Here's what SHN says about ultrasounds: > >Diagnostic ultrasound. > >Ultrasound is high-frequency sound waves that " see " inside your body. Sound >waves can be bounced off your heart, liver, pancreas or other soft tissues. >The returning waves provide information that is electronically converted into >images on a television screen. It is revolutionizing many areas of diagnostic >testing, making it safer, more comfortable and less expensive. Diagnostic >ultrasound offers no surgery, no radiation, no dyes, no side effects,and >versatility. Ultrasound often provides enough information for a physician to >make a diagnosis and decide on a course of treatment. The three basic forms of >ultrasound include: Gray-scale ultrasound, which provides a clear view of the >contour of organs and their internal texture and structure; Doppler >ultrasound, which lets your physician analyze blood flowing through your heart >and blood vessels; and Duplex Doppler, which combines the two. Your doctor may >use ultrasound to look at your heart, blood vessels, abdomen, prostate gland, >and pelvis. Ultrasound does have limitations; it can't travel through bone or >air. Ultrasound images are becoming more precise, and clearer views offer >doctors a better chance of detecting an abnormality. Miniaturized ultrasound >probes are being used. >MDX Health Digest, Copyright by Medical Data Exchange (MDX) > > >I'm sure there's more technical explanations out on Medscape but thought this >would answer some of the short-term questions. I did have a Doppler >ultrasound pre-UAE but won't be having a 3-month ultrasound at all. My new >gyn doesn't think it's necessary and too soon to really see much change. So, >since I'm not part of any study or anything, he has opted to wait until 6 >months before sending me back for a follow-up ultrasound. I KNOW my fibroids >have shrunk significantly at this point and can hardly wait until April for >that ultrasound! At any rate, the report that came with the pre-UAE >ultrasound gave specifics on blood flow in terms of quantity per second (I >think). I'll have to dig it out and take a second look tonight. > >My back pain has improved with the introduction of daily circuit/weight >training. I'm also up to jogging (lightly) 5 days a week now for 30 minutes >or so at a time. The side pain I had turned out to be a precursor to a major >back pain epidsode that has lasted the last couple of days now. I guess this >is an improvement as it was continuous pre-UAE and is now intermittent--just >as intense--simply not all the time now. At this point, I'm happy for all >improvements! > >As for uterine orgasms--thank you for letting me know that you too have >experienced these. It may sound odd, but it's good to know that they are not >dependent on having given birth. I didn't know for sure as women don't >discuss these things too openly and the only correlation I have in my >experience is that I didn't start having them until after the birth of my >first child. . .of course, that could have had more to do with me and my >sexuality/sexual relationship with my husband than anything else. I just >didn't know. I wish there was more information available that addressed these >issues. As it stands, I oftentimes feel as though I'm " swinging in the wind " >--alone, that is-- on some of these issues. It's reassuring to know that I'm >not alone. . . however, I'm sorry to hear that your uterine orgasms haven't >returned either. > >Although somewhat tender to probing touches, my uterus feels like a solid >brick inside my abdomen. Pre-UAE I could move it around and even adjust its >location! It was, somewhat, pliable. Today, it feels like a solid, hard mass >that occasionally makes me feel as though I have eaten way too much or >swallowed something whole that should have been chewed. A definite > " brick-like " feeling. I'm wondering if this will change any when /as new >blood vessels develop (if they develop) to keep the uterus alive. The next 3 >months are making me quite an impatient child! So much uncertainty is >definitely a challenge to juggle in the brain as each day brings on something >new!!!! > >Well, back to work! > >carla >mailto:cdionne@... > >Hi, Carla. A sincere thank you for your recent posts along with some great >links. I am currently 7 weeks post UAE. From what I can gather, we are all >experiencing different responses to our embolizations. It all makes sense as >we have different types of fibroids, all have had different >symptoms pre-UAE as well. I will be most interested in all our our 3 month >ultrasounds. By the way, does anyone know if Doppler ultrasound is standard >for those 3 month checkups? Is a vaginal ultrasound the same as a Doppler >ultrasound, or are they different? I did not have one >done pre-UAE. I truly wish I did though, because I would think that my unique >one uterine artery situtation would have been revealed then. With reference >to post UAE, I had tneder sore breasts for one month before my 1st period >post-UAE. Also, I had " ovulation-type " discharge for 2 >weeks--one month before my 1st period began. I also experienced left ovarian >pain and cramping. On my previous few ultrasounds, my left ovary was not >visible. The technician who did the ultrasound prior to my UAE went to ask >the radiologist is a vaginal ultrasound should be >performed in order to find it, but the radiologist said the vaginal ultrasound >would not help. I will be very curious in seeing if my left ovary shows up at >my 3 month check. With reference to pain >post-procedure, I agree with Carla. I thinks blood flow to fibroids, # of >fibroids, etc. has to correlate to the pain one experiences. I had almost >no uterine cramping--more intestinal and rectal cramping and a very " tight " >feeling in my back. Also, I had a very painful fibroid >degeneration episode last June, so I know what that pain is like. Definitely >did not have it post UAE. I remember somone on the embo list, I believe >Adryan, has 2 degenerating episodes prior to UAE. She also had very little >pain with her UAE. I also supposedly have only one large >fibroid across the back of my uterus, left side. I still have a back >tenderness in that area and, at times, a back ache. It varies from hour to >hour. I do notice that most mornings when I wake up I >have a congested type of back pain that dissipates once I get up and start >moving around. To date, although I still have back pain and tenderness, it is >definetely much more bearable and at times non-existent. I am also not taking >Advil on a daily basis. Carla, even though I am >childless, I have experienced uterine orgasms. So, I know what you are >talking about. I have not had any post-UAE as yet. I will keep you posted. >To date I still feel as though my uterus and cervix are tender. During my >period recently, I even had a hard time removing a tampax a few >times. It felt as though it were being held in by a suction cup. I actually >had to manuever my fingers inside my vagina and painfully grab it and pull it >out. > >I am also bothered by your loss of vision, Carla. Could it be nerve damage >from medication???? I truly believe I had some type of nerve damage from a >sulphur drug prescribed when I had a bladder infection/vaginal burning problem >some years ago. It took a year for the situation to resolve--finally resorted >to natural remedies to ease my symptoms. > >I sincerely hope things continue to improve for you. I appreciate your >honesty and frank discussions. I look forward to your posts which provide >lots of insight and food for thought. > >Sincerely, > >Jean > >____________________________________________________________________ >Get free e-mail and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1 > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >For the absolute lowest price on Computer Hardware visit: >http://ads./click/56/0/bottomdollar > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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