Bladder problem - Need to make decision quickly!

May 25, 2004

I am new to this group and need help. I have been managing fibroids for more

than 10 years. In January they began to grow rapidly. Over the 10 years I

have had 3 ultrasounds to keep track of their size and 6 weeks ago my

ultrasound showed an 8 cm on the bowel and a 7cm on the bladder and several more

in the

3-6 cm range, all in the wall muscle. Last month I did not stop bleeding so

I want on the pill to try to regularize things. Worked fine as I began to

read books and this list for 2 weeks, and I began to discuss my options with my

gyno. His first choice is a supra cervical hysto with removal of the ovaries.

I asked about a UAE and he said that I may be a candidate for that procedure

and that in the DC area where I am Dr. Spies was tops. When I asked about a

myo which I have read so much about on this list, he said it was low on the

list of options because it is bloody, intended for younger women who want to

keep

their fertility (I am 51) and the fibroids can come back.

But after reading so much on this list I think I would really prefer the myo.

I planned to research my options and get a second opinion and do something in

September.

Then yesterday I ended up in the emergency room because the fibroid has

blocked my bladder. I now have a catheter and a Foley bag and feel my options

have

gone out the window. My Dr. in on vacation and will be back next Tues. when I

will see him. His office has pencilled me in for a hysto for a week from

Friday. Yesterday just out of the ER I was more accepting. Today I want my

options back. Any advice? Can anyone recommend a myo Dr. in the DC area?

Lynn

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