Guest guest Posted February 21, 2004 Report Share Posted February 21, 2004 Hi Sandy. Before my fibroids were treated I actually had a wicked attack of phlebitis in my right leg that lasted for a week or more. My leg was swollen, sore to touch and I could not walk for several days. I saw two doctors who confirmed it was " surface phlebitis " and to just keep taking advil till it went away. Neither of them was inclined to investigate further to find out what might have caused this in someone who had no previous circulatory problems, was not overweight etc. I wouldn't doubt that what I was expereiencing was related to the fibroids causing pressure on the circulation going into my leg. This was during the year before I had UFE, when my fibroids were growing rapidly and were quite large. If you search the archives there a number of posts on this topic. Jill ----- Original Message ----- > Hi- > I avoided having surgery at all costs and put up > with the heavy bleeding and pains and everything else > for three years. Now, I have finally reached menopause > and the bleeding has ceased. I thought I might be home > free, but now I have questions about vascular > problems. I am finding that I am experiencing an > increased pinching sensation in my lower pelvic area > when I walk, that then shoots down into my leg and > OUCH, I have to stop walking. It gets better then. But > I have read that pregnant women can experience this > type of thing, which ends once the baby comes out. But > I still have these fibroids and I wonder if any the > rest of you experience(d) this situation and what you > may have been told regarding it. My doctor just keeps > telling me to have surgery. I'd rather not. > Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 Hello Sandy, I have been going to the doctor for my pelvic pain, heartburn, and absent periods for the last month. One evening I awoke with a stinging sensation in the back of my leg and a rash on my calf. I had an appointment with the doctor a couple days later for my pelvic problems and I showed her my leg she said it was a possible bug bite, she then felt my pelvic area, and ordered a pelvic sonogram. I am currently taking antibiotics and ointment for a bug bite, and now after reading your message I wonder if my leg problem is not related to my pelvic problems. > Hi- > I avoided having surgery at all costs and put up > with the heavy bleeding and pains and everything else > for three years. Now, I have finally reached menopause > and the bleeding has ceased. I thought I might be home > free, but now I have questions about vascular > problems. I am finding that I am experiencing an > increased pinching sensation in my lower pelvic area > when I walk, that then shoots down into my leg and > OUCH, I have to stop walking. It gets better then. But > I have read that pregnant women can experience this > type of thing, which ends once the baby comes out. But > I still have these fibroids and I wonder if any the > rest of you experience(d) this situation and what you > may have been told regarding it. My doctor just keeps > telling me to have surgery. I'd rather not. > Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.