Guest guest Posted February 3, 2002 Report Share Posted February 3, 2002 -- > >Subject: reut, israel > >Has anyone written to Reut, the girl from Israel... Georgia I have written to Reut, she mentioned that the play was based on a book..I see that she has also mentioned that in another message to the crew. Has anyone read this book?? I for one will be trying to get a copy. She did write back to me and I agree, she does seem to be a lovely girl. Treacy > Is your boss reading your email? ....Probably Keep your messages private by using Lycos Mail. Sign up today at http://mail.lycos.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2002 Report Share Posted February 3, 2002 -- > >Subject: reut, israel > >Has anyone written to Reut, the girl from Israel... Georgia I have written to Reut, she mentioned that the play was based on a book..I see that she has also mentioned that in another message to the crew. Has anyone read this book?? I for one will be trying to get a copy. She did write back to me and I agree, she does seem to be a lovely girl. Treacy > Is your boss reading your email? ....Probably Keep your messages private by using Lycos Mail. Sign up today at http://mail.lycos.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 Roma: What a concept, No More Surgery! I sure like the sound of that. I am also allergic to adhesive although the anti-allergy kind usually is ok. When I had the D & C in February I had round, red marks from the thingys (I like to be technical) they stuck on to monitor me. The red lasted over a week. Guess I should be glad I didn't have a worse reaction like you. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 Roma: What a concept, No More Surgery! I sure like the sound of that. I am also allergic to adhesive although the anti-allergy kind usually is ok. When I had the D & C in February I had round, red marks from the thingys (I like to be technical) they stuck on to monitor me. The red lasted over a week. Guess I should be glad I didn't have a worse reaction like you. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 Roma: What a concept, No More Surgery! I sure like the sound of that. I am also allergic to adhesive although the anti-allergy kind usually is ok. When I had the D & C in February I had round, red marks from the thingys (I like to be technical) they stuck on to monitor me. The red lasted over a week. Guess I should be glad I didn't have a worse reaction like you. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 ne: I have had several fibroids for about 10 years. I am 51 years old and definitely perimenopausal. I had no periods for several months during the winter of 2002 then started bleeding in June 2002 and continued until September, had periods October, November (flooding), and December. Light spotting January and February 2003. Since then no bleeding again. In February 2003 I had a D & C because my gyno was unable to complete an embo biopsy. He removed 2 polyps (previously undiagnosed). We think they were causing my bleeding problems. I definitely still have issues with fibroids although not as bad (they have shrunk a little) as I once did. I would not be afraid to have a D & C. No pain, very slight crampy twinges for a couple of days after, no bleeding very slight spotting. My main perimenopausal symptom had been vaginal dryness for several years, now in the last 2 weeks I have had occasional hot flashes. They have not been as bad as I feared and they pass off quickly. I used BCP for 2 years in the late '90s to regulate my periods. That coincided with the largest growth spurt of my fibroids. Related? Who can be sure. I suspect it was. On the other hand I had 2 years where my periods were " normal, " on time and no HEAVY bleeding. In that sense they bought me time because I had started to have heavier, irregular periods. I was able to live normally, even had a wonderful 2 1/2 week trip to London with my daughter and sister-in-law. Buying time with BCP can be a great benefit to fibroidians because it gives us time to research options, find better gynos and perhaps take advantage of new treatments. When I was on BCP I had never heard of NUFF or this group, myomectomy or UAE, didn't even know the term " watchful waiting. " Also, did not realize that my gyno was a G.O.D. (gyno of doom). He's no longer my gyno. Will I ever have any treatment for my invaders? I don't know. I do have a protruding abdomen, some pressure on bladder and bowels (less than a few years ago) some discomfort from pressure. On the other hand, I haven't had to go through and recover from UAE, myomectomy or hysterectomy. Still " watchful waiting " P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 - Hi. Just read your post. I'm curious about your situation because I've done nothing with my " invaders " either. How big are your fibroids now and what's the biggest they were before you said they've shrunk some? I take it your G.O.D. recommended hysterectomy only since you said you'd never even heard of the other options? Did you find a doctor who agreed to just follow you with your fibroids? Thanks for the info Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2003 Report Share Posted April 12, 2003 Hi , I can relate to your story. Thank you for being so specific with your details, it helps to examine myself more closely. I've been waiting very watchfully too for the last 6 years, almost welcoming menopause, couldn't wait to face it head on, it would shrink my fibroids, 5 by now, I was told. But I'm only getting more pregnant and I'm about ready to give birth, to what? Or to get active in doing something about it. Hormones! I want to know everything about not just estrogen but progesterone, testosterone, androgens, and DNEA, which seems to be a very exciting journey for me. It feels I'm getting some kind of control over an area that has been surrounded in clouds of mystery. I can see now, and put into perspective, how I've been feeling lately but much more on an emotional/spiritual/sexual level. My progesterone levels must have been low for a long time giving estrogens 'free play' to over produce and grow cells, higher progesterone levels can curb that and at least stop growth. Low testosterone and DNEA which contain androgens can leave us without a 'zest for life' feeling, etc. etc. There is lots to research and explore within myself, and now experiment, with starting to take high doses of progesterone (200mg p. day), some testostone and androgens and starting a journal to keep a record of my findings. It will be interesting to see what happens with my energy levels, inspiration, fantasy, sense of self. I'm sure these 'babies' have influenced my life on more levels than one. Anyway, I'm tired right now from long train trips and big city madness, public transport systems and high scary towers, elevators, escalators, to pursue my chase of natural hormones that cost me a fortune, so I'm going to chill out and contemplate but will keep you posted. A 16cm fibroidian, with a 10cm one next to it, am I the largest now? Margo-down under > Will I ever have any treatment for my invaders? I don't know. I >do have a protruding abdomen, some pressure on bladder and bowels (less than >a few years ago) some discomfort from pressure. On the other hand, I >haven't had to go through and recover from UAE, myomectomy or hysterectomy. > Still " watchful waiting " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2003 Report Share Posted April 12, 2003 Hi , I can relate to your story. Thank you for being so specific with your details, it helps to examine myself more closely. I've been waiting very watchfully too for the last 6 years, almost welcoming menopause, couldn't wait to face it head on, it would shrink my fibroids, 5 by now, I was told. But I'm only getting more pregnant and I'm about ready to give birth, to what? Or to get active in doing something about it. Hormones! I want to know everything about not just estrogen but progesterone, testosterone, androgens, and DNEA, which seems to be a very exciting journey for me. It feels I'm getting some kind of control over an area that has been surrounded in clouds of mystery. I can see now, and put into perspective, how I've been feeling lately but much more on an emotional/spiritual/sexual level. My progesterone levels must have been low for a long time giving estrogens 'free play' to over produce and grow cells, higher progesterone levels can curb that and at least stop growth. Low testosterone and DNEA which contain androgens can leave us without a 'zest for life' feeling, etc. etc. There is lots to research and explore within myself, and now experiment, with starting to take high doses of progesterone (200mg p. day), some testostone and androgens and starting a journal to keep a record of my findings. It will be interesting to see what happens with my energy levels, inspiration, fantasy, sense of self. I'm sure these 'babies' have influenced my life on more levels than one. Anyway, I'm tired right now from long train trips and big city madness, public transport systems and high scary towers, elevators, escalators, to pursue my chase of natural hormones that cost me a fortune, so I'm going to chill out and contemplate but will keep you posted. A 16cm fibroidian, with a 10cm one next to it, am I the largest now? Margo-down under > Will I ever have any treatment for my invaders? I don't know. I >do have a protruding abdomen, some pressure on bladder and bowels (less than >a few years ago) some discomfort from pressure. On the other hand, I >haven't had to go through and recover from UAE, myomectomy or hysterectomy. > Still " watchful waiting " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2003 Report Share Posted April 12, 2003 " I used BCP for 2 years in the late '90s to regulate my periods. That coincided with the largest growth spurt of my fibroids. Related? Who can be sure. I suspect it was. On the other hand I had 2 years where my periods were " normal, " on time and no HEAVY bleeding. In that sense they bought me time because I had started to have heavier, irregular periods. I was able to live normally, even had a wonderful 2 1/2 week trip to London with my daughter and sister-in-law. " Hi ! I read your post and I am now curious. In advance of my question, I would like to say please forgive me if it is too personal ~ I am still desperately trying to understand my own little invaders! Here goes . . . Do you happen to remember if your weight fluctuated at all during those " early years " ? Or, did you make any changes to improve your diet during the 2 years you were " normal " (your periods, not YOU! teehee)? I have found that since I cut out a lot of refined sugars and increased the fruits and veggies, committed to an exercise program (LOTS of walking) and dropped a few elbows, my symptoms have decreased significantly. As you have done a wonderful job tracking your " Life With Fibroids " , I'm interested to know if you noticed these similarities as well. BTW ~ like you, I have not had any surgery or medication treatment for mine. Thanks so much! It is a beautiful day in Minneapolis today, I hope you are sharing in equally as wonderful Springtime weather where you are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2003 Report Share Posted April 12, 2003 " I used BCP for 2 years in the late '90s to regulate my periods. That coincided with the largest growth spurt of my fibroids. Related? Who can be sure. I suspect it was. On the other hand I had 2 years where my periods were " normal, " on time and no HEAVY bleeding. In that sense they bought me time because I had started to have heavier, irregular periods. I was able to live normally, even had a wonderful 2 1/2 week trip to London with my daughter and sister-in-law. " Hi ! I read your post and I am now curious. In advance of my question, I would like to say please forgive me if it is too personal ~ I am still desperately trying to understand my own little invaders! Here goes . . . Do you happen to remember if your weight fluctuated at all during those " early years " ? Or, did you make any changes to improve your diet during the 2 years you were " normal " (your periods, not YOU! teehee)? I have found that since I cut out a lot of refined sugars and increased the fruits and veggies, committed to an exercise program (LOTS of walking) and dropped a few elbows, my symptoms have decreased significantly. As you have done a wonderful job tracking your " Life With Fibroids " , I'm interested to know if you noticed these similarities as well. BTW ~ like you, I have not had any surgery or medication treatment for mine. Thanks so much! It is a beautiful day in Minneapolis today, I hope you are sharing in equally as wonderful Springtime weather where you are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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