Guest guest Posted February 9, 2004 Report Share Posted February 9, 2004 Questions: There's some terrific books on the internet bookseller for fibroids...pitched at just the right level of depth. Local bookshops don't have such a good selection. If you get a new ultrasound done, ask the GP for a print off or photocopy 'for your own interest'. Some results are more informative than others. Yes, you have the right to know these things from your gynaecologist!!! I believe it would depend on the location. Also growth varies from person to person. to with the fibroids?> It could well do. It could also be something else, but it can be a fibroid symptom,as fibroids may put pressure on surrounding organs causing aches and or pains. For some women this means problems with urination or bowel movements or sex. < And I have bad periods where the cramps are so bad that I am in bed with a heating pad on my belly and on my back.> A common symptom of fibroids and also associated with some other gyn problems. < I am moody and tested all the time> That is because: A common experience. < and I have really bad pains in my pelvic area> Fibroids or some related issue is likely. Just occasionally pain could be attributed to the wrong thing. Oh yes! SImply unbelievable, isn't it? < anyone can give me would be most appreciated> We'd be happy to Here are some places to check out: The Fibroid Place (forum) Yahoo Healing Fibroids Naturally forum Smartgroups UK forum Dr Indman, Dr. West, Dr Toaff...for their site information NUFF USA Charity Womenshealth A good all round fibroid book: " Things your doctor may not tell you about fibroids' by Goodwin, Broder and Drum Fibroid/gynaecological problem symptoms: (May be none, few or many) *heavy bleeding (flooding perhaps) with clots *periods of unusual length or timing *lower back ache *pain associated with intercourse *frequent urination *constipation or bowel problems *aches or pains in the pelvic area *perhaps a pregnant look or rounded tummy *Some women can feel the location of their fibroids and others can't *Sometimes an ovarian cyst, a polyp or endometriosis * Tiredness and other anaemia symptoms associated with heavy periods Anything I've forgotten, or got wrong. Aztek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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