Re: Re: Fibroids and back pain dottie

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In a message dated 01-05-10 12:40:16 EDT, you write:

<< I'll third that - I had back pain that radiated down my right leg

sometimes. So bad that Relafen (prescription arthritis medicine) was

the only thing that would even take the edge off. My doctor told me

not to get my hopes up because he didn't think my relatively small

(7cm) fibroid could be the cause but I haven't had it in the 9 weeks

since my myomectomy at all.

DeAnn >>

I'll fourth that. I used to have that pain going down the right leg, too. I

found it was associated with constipation, which was definitely

fibroid-related. It could be more the placement of the fibroid rather than

its size that is the factor.

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In a message dated 01-05-10 12:40:16 EDT, you write:

<< I'll third that - I had back pain that radiated down my right leg

sometimes. So bad that Relafen (prescription arthritis medicine) was

the only thing that would even take the edge off. My doctor told me

not to get my hopes up because he didn't think my relatively small

(7cm) fibroid could be the cause but I haven't had it in the 9 weeks

since my myomectomy at all.

DeAnn >>

I'll fourth that. I used to have that pain going down the right leg, too. I

found it was associated with constipation, which was definitely

fibroid-related. It could be more the placement of the fibroid rather than

its size that is the factor.

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In a message dated 01-05-10 12:40:16 EDT, you write:

<< I'll third that - I had back pain that radiated down my right leg

sometimes. So bad that Relafen (prescription arthritis medicine) was

the only thing that would even take the edge off. My doctor told me

not to get my hopes up because he didn't think my relatively small

(7cm) fibroid could be the cause but I haven't had it in the 9 weeks

since my myomectomy at all.

DeAnn >>

I'll fourth that. I used to have that pain going down the right leg, too. I

found it was associated with constipation, which was definitely

fibroid-related. It could be more the placement of the fibroid rather than

its size that is the factor.

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Patty

Was your UAE painful? I am thinking of having this procedure

done over myo (open abdominal). How did it feel?

I don't take pains too lightly.. I get really scared with

any type of procedures that uses a knife

Ethel

Re: Fibroids and back pain dottie

Dottie

I have definetly had back pain because of fibroids.

4 weeks before my UAE the pain was almost constant and did continue

after UAE for 3 1/2 weeks and has tapered off now but happens

occasional. I had lots of tenderness, soreness, deep aching and

stinging with my fibroid. Finally I am seeing relief of these

symptoms 6 1/2 weeks after UAE. I have had a myomectomy in the past

also. The larger the fibroids get the more chance of them pushing on

other organs and causing more problems and possibly damaging the

other organs. I know the decision is very difficult on what treatment

you choose. I do know the larger the fibroid gets the less options

you will have. Believe me I have been there and am still dealing with

problems now. I wish you the best at getting prompt opinions so that

the treatment you choose will come sooner rather than later.

Sincerely

Patty

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Dottie,

I've had back pain because of my fibroids also. I read that the uterus can

throw pain to other areas, if that makes sense.

Therese

Re: Fibroids and back pain dottie

Dottie

I have definetly had back pain because of fibroids.

4 weeks before my UAE the pain was almost constant and did continue

after UAE for 3 1/2 weeks and has tapered off now but happens

occasional. I had lots of tenderness, soreness, deep aching and

stinging with my fibroid. Finally I am seeing relief of these

symptoms 6 1/2 weeks after UAE. I have had a myomectomy in the past

also. The larger the fibroids get the more chance of them pushing on

other organs and causing more problems and possibly damaging the

other organs. I know the decision is very difficult on what treatment

you choose. I do know the larger the fibroid gets the less options

you will have. Believe me I have been there and am still dealing with

problems now. I wish you the best at getting prompt opinions so that

the treatment you choose will come sooner rather than later.

Sincerely

Patty

> Hey Guys,

>

> I have had fibroids for over a year now, it was discovered when I

started

> menopause. I was put on HRT treatment and about a six months or so

later,

> I started bleeding. My doctor did a vaginal sonogram and

discovered the

> tumors. The provera I am taking was increased to 10mgs, the

highest the

> doctor said I could go. It stopped the bleeding but a little over

a month

> ago, I started having back pain. My daughter, who is a

Chiropractor,

> thought the fibroids might be causing the back problem. I just saw

my

> doctor yesterday and she seems to be a little baffled. The last

sonogram

> showed a slight increase in size of the uterus and fibroids, nothing

> significant. I am now going to have a CT scan and have to consult

with a

> gastrointestinal specialist. I think they are trying to rule out

any kind

> of malignancy. I am 54 and have been on HRT for about two years

now.

>

> My question is has anyone ever experienced any back pain due to

their

> fibroids? I also get heart burn, but never thought about that it

could be

> caused from the fibroids! Boy, there is sure a lot to learn.

>

> Thanks for your input

> Dottie

[Guest guest]

Dottie,

I've had back pain because of my fibroids also. I read that the uterus can

throw pain to other areas, if that makes sense.

Therese

Re: Fibroids and back pain dottie

Dottie

I have definetly had back pain because of fibroids.

4 weeks before my UAE the pain was almost constant and did continue

after UAE for 3 1/2 weeks and has tapered off now but happens

occasional. I had lots of tenderness, soreness, deep aching and

stinging with my fibroid. Finally I am seeing relief of these

symptoms 6 1/2 weeks after UAE. I have had a myomectomy in the past

also. The larger the fibroids get the more chance of them pushing on

other organs and causing more problems and possibly damaging the

other organs. I know the decision is very difficult on what treatment

you choose. I do know the larger the fibroid gets the less options

you will have. Believe me I have been there and am still dealing with

problems now. I wish you the best at getting prompt opinions so that

the treatment you choose will come sooner rather than later.

Sincerely

Patty

> Hey Guys,

>

> I have had fibroids for over a year now, it was discovered when I

started

> menopause. I was put on HRT treatment and about a six months or so

later,

> I started bleeding. My doctor did a vaginal sonogram and

discovered the

> tumors. The provera I am taking was increased to 10mgs, the

highest the

> doctor said I could go. It stopped the bleeding but a little over

a month

> ago, I started having back pain. My daughter, who is a

Chiropractor,

> thought the fibroids might be causing the back problem. I just saw

my

> doctor yesterday and she seems to be a little baffled. The last

sonogram

> showed a slight increase in size of the uterus and fibroids, nothing

> significant. I am now going to have a CT scan and have to consult

with a

> gastrointestinal specialist. I think they are trying to rule out

any kind

> of malignancy. I am 54 and have been on HRT for about two years

now.

>

> My question is has anyone ever experienced any back pain due to

their

> fibroids? I also get heart burn, but never thought about that it

could be

> caused from the fibroids! Boy, there is sure a lot to learn.

>

> Thanks for your input

> Dottie

[Guest guest]

Dottie,

I've had back pain because of my fibroids also. I read that the uterus can

throw pain to other areas, if that makes sense.

Therese

Re: Fibroids and back pain dottie

Dottie

I have definetly had back pain because of fibroids.

4 weeks before my UAE the pain was almost constant and did continue

after UAE for 3 1/2 weeks and has tapered off now but happens

occasional. I had lots of tenderness, soreness, deep aching and

stinging with my fibroid. Finally I am seeing relief of these

symptoms 6 1/2 weeks after UAE. I have had a myomectomy in the past

also. The larger the fibroids get the more chance of them pushing on

other organs and causing more problems and possibly damaging the

other organs. I know the decision is very difficult on what treatment

you choose. I do know the larger the fibroid gets the less options

you will have. Believe me I have been there and am still dealing with

problems now. I wish you the best at getting prompt opinions so that

the treatment you choose will come sooner rather than later.

Sincerely

Patty

> Hey Guys,

>

> I have had fibroids for over a year now, it was discovered when I

started

> menopause. I was put on HRT treatment and about a six months or so

later,

> I started bleeding. My doctor did a vaginal sonogram and

discovered the

> tumors. The provera I am taking was increased to 10mgs, the

highest the

> doctor said I could go. It stopped the bleeding but a little over

a month

> ago, I started having back pain. My daughter, who is a

Chiropractor,

> thought the fibroids might be causing the back problem. I just saw

my

> doctor yesterday and she seems to be a little baffled. The last

sonogram

> showed a slight increase in size of the uterus and fibroids, nothing

> significant. I am now going to have a CT scan and have to consult

with a

> gastrointestinal specialist. I think they are trying to rule out

any kind

> of malignancy. I am 54 and have been on HRT for about two years

now.

>

> My question is has anyone ever experienced any back pain due to

their

> fibroids? I also get heart burn, but never thought about that it

could be

> caused from the fibroids! Boy, there is sure a lot to learn.

>

> Thanks for your input

> Dottie

[Guest guest]

Patty,

Thanks for your input. It is nice to know that you aren't making up

symptoms in your head. After a while one doesn't know if the discomfort is

real or not.

I will exhaust all areas of testing before I make a decision on what to do

about the fibroids.

Thanks again, Patty