Re: [ In despair ]

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Help! I am utterly confused over what to do. I have searched

everywhere for a solution to my large submucosal fibroid. I have

spoken (e-spoken in some cases) to some doctors in the

States, who firmly believe embolization may be a viable solution.

The doctor I went to believes we should try a myomectomy first,

preceded by three months of Lupron injections. I am afraid to

proceed, however, because I've heard horror stories about

Lupron, and I tend to react badly to medication in general. I am

also fearful, because my doctor said that a myomectomy may not

help with my cramping, and that is my main problem. I have

always had severe cramping, but the last few months have been

horrendous. I have been bleeding badly (yes, I'm taking iron

supplements), but these last few months my bleeding has vastly

increased and I have been having unbearable cramps. I take

two 550 cc Anaprox pills every 6 hours, and still I am having pain.

I've always been a trooper when it came to cramps, but this is

devastating. This morning I simply couldn't function. I've had

fibroids since I've been about 31 (I'm now 37), and this is the first

time I simply couldn't get out of bed. Maybe it's a horrible day, but

I feel like I just want the whole mess out of me - I think I'd get a

hysterectomy this afternoon if I could! Has anyone had a

myomectomy and still had bad cramping? I just want to find the

best way for the pain to stop!!!!

Hi,

I'm sorry to hear you're having such a bad time. I can only speak from my

experience with post-myo. cramping. I have NONE! I had an 11 cm. fibroid

removed via abdominal myo 1 1/2 years ago and have been symptom-free since.

I had horrible cramps, bleeding, clots, urinary urgency, bloating, backaches,

PMS and irregular periods pre-myo and can say I haven't suffered ANY of these

since my surgery.

Each case is unique, I realize. My doc also recommended Lupron because HE

wanted to do a hysterectomy. I politely refused and changed doctors. I ended

up having a UAE that didn't work for my particular fibroid situation, then

resorted to a myo in favor of a hyst. I have not regretted my decision even

slightly.

Good luck and don't stop until you get relief! There is life after fibroids!

You'll find a lot of support and info. here, too.

Kim