so I have a large degenerative fibroid, which could be the cause of nerve pain in my buttock. I'm on a variety of pain meds, which has obvious consequences. I was never the most regular but now I am really struggling - I've been given movicol, but have yet to see more than the odd fairly hard stool. To make matters worse I am not finding it hard to urinate, especially first thing in the morning - it is terrifying - needing to go and not being able to. I suspect it may be a combination of fibroid and pressure from stools against bladder maybe. I'm eating healthily and drinking lots - not good when can't wee! Any suggestions for foolproof non gripey laxatives? I need to sort this as its getting to the point I'm sort of giving up on everything.
I feel your pain.it's like each day is a bigger battle than the last. Right now it feels like someone is squeezing my mid back. It's sore and tingly and very uncomfortable. I also have severe constipation.It's the worst you feel so bloated and blocked up. Try Senna tea. I get extremely anxious and depressed and I'm sure it's this soccer ball sized demon. I'm always here if you want to talk. However I am no 'mr brightside'
hi there, as you have said hun drink plenty, take regular exercise and i eat prunes,drink prune juice eat lots of fibre for breakfast,eg: Muesli, apples ,pears oh and believe it or not liquorice.
hope this helps hun take care 😊
Hello Micramary
In past I had massive constipation problem after my pregnancy . Couldnt seat on sofa or anywhere just walk, stand or sleep .breast feed only lying on the bed because my anus was tears every time when I go to toilet or seat on sofa ( sorry for very clear language) I used to cry because of pain . Was taking laxative given by GP but was not very useful . After around three months I got this email about Japanese water therapy and I followed all instruction like they asked . Believe me you will see result in 2-3 days for constipation . It works for me like magic . I am pasting whole message here . Hope it will work for you too .
Water Therapy
Drink six (6) glasses of water (1.5 liters) everyday and avoid medicine, tablets, injections, diagnosis, doctor fees, etc.
You can never believe before practicing.
List of Diseases That Can Be Cured By Water Therapy
Blood Pressure / Hypertension
Anemia (Blood Shortage)
Rheumatism (Pain in joints / muscles)
General Paralysis
Obesity
Arthritis
Sinusitis
Tachycardia
Giddiness
Cough
Leukemia
Asthma
Bronchitis
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Meningitis
Kidney Stones
Hyper Acidity
Gastroenteritis
Uterus Cancer
Rectal Piodapse
Constipation
Hostorthobics
Diabetes
Eye Diseases
Ophthalmic Hemorrhage & Opthalmia (Reddisheye)
Irregular Menstruation
Breast Cancer
Laryngitis
Headache
Leukemia
■ Urogenital Diseases
■Dysentry
Therapy Procedure
Early morning, after you get up from bed, (without even brushing your teeth) drink 1.5 liters of water i.e., 5 to 6 glasses. Let us all know that ancient Indians termed this therapy as "Usha Paana Chikitsa" . You may wash your face thereafter.
Here it is very essential to note that nothing else, neither drinks nor solid food of any sort should be taken within 1 hour before and after drinking these 1.5 liters of water.
It is also to be strictly observed that no alcoholic drinks should be taken the previous night.
If required, boiled and filtered water may be used for this purpose.
It is difficult to drink 1.5 liters of water at one time, but you will get used to it gradually.
Initially, while practicing you may drink four glasses first and to balance two glasses after a gap of two minutes.
You may find the necessity to urinate 2 to 3 times within an hour, but it will become normal after quite some time.
By Research and Experience
The following diseases are observed to be cured with this therapy within the indicated days as below:
Constipation - 1 day
Acidity - 2 days
Diabetes - 7 days
Cancer - 4 weeks
Pulmonary TB - 3 months
BP & Hypertension - 4 weeks
Note:
It is advised that persons suffering from Arthritis or Rheumatism should practice this therapy thrice a day, i.e. morning, midday and night, 1 hour before meals for one week; and twice a day subsequently until the disease disappears.
How Does Pure Water Act?
Consuming ordinary drinking water by the right method purifies human body. It renders the colon more effective by forming new fresh blood, known in medical terms as " Haematopaises". That the mucous folds of the colon and intestines are activated by this method is an undisputed fact, just as the theory that the mucous fold produces new fresh blood.
■ If the colon is cleansed then the nutrients of the food taken several times a day will be absorbed and by the action of the mucous folds they are turned into fresh blood. The blood is all-important in curing ailments and restoring health and for this water should be consumed in a regular pattern.
Life is Short, Just go for it
Hope this will help you
Has anyone ever done a water fast?
I also feel your pain, I have been diagnosed with Fibroids I'm 36 years old from UK. One of the fibroids in particular is almost blocking my rectum. I've also been on pain medication to help with fibroids and back pain, groin pain, leg pain ect but unfortunately normal paracetamol and ibroprufen don't help me anymore therefore I took cocodamol which made it even worse to go to the toilet. I had an MRI and was shown the fibroid after being rather ill a few months back and the registrar said I only have a small gap to pass waste and when I'm straining even more the fibroid further pushes down on the rectum. It's so frustrating, I eat well and drink plenty and walk daily but I'm still having problems now.
My gyne has put me in a pre op drug called Esmya I'm currently on my second month but since missing my period the side effects have started to kick in and I literally ache all over, feel dizzy at times, totally exhausted, still in pain as I'm scared death to take cocodamol anymore and I'm just totally fed up. The doctors have told me to keep my stools soft I should take a daily dose of lactulose and I'm also using glycerin suppositories to help with the constipation.
I have to return to gyne at the end of April after 3 months taking Esmya for a follow up and hopefully I will be more or less straight in for a hysterectomy, I'm kinda scared that they will give me another 3 months supply of Esmya to take as it's proving even worse as its not relieving my symptoms God knows if it's actually shrinking the fibroids like it should be?!? I feel 96 not 36 st my wits end and I just want my life back. The lactulose and suppositories don't gripe me and I do find it keeps my stools soft if that's any help to you. My doctor said its ok to use in this situation long term as they won't have bad consequences on my bowels in the long run xx
Hi there,
I am going through the same thing as you. Three weeks ago I woke up and couldn't urinate first thing in the morning. Ended up going to A&E and was put on catheter. Actually stayed in hospital for 5 nights!! Apparently my 7cm fibroid is sitting on my bladder. I'm also having constipation too and take Lactulose which does help things along abit. I have an appt next week with Gynae and I know they are going to say Hysterectomy.
You're not alone Micramary, don't give up!
I also had a degenerating fibroid (which has since stopped degenerating, although it's still quite large) and in fact I first became aware of it BECAUSE I had such terrible constipation, I couldn't go for 6 days. I felt like I was being poisoned by my own waste! (Not that I know if that's possible, but it just felt that way).
Anyway, I can vouch for the Senna pod tea, like someone else did, as well as drinking water, eating veges, and cutting right down on meat and dairy. (I have since gone totes vegan and feel MUCH better, however, I'm aware this isn't for everyone. ....Oh, and asides from pain meds, if you're taking iron supplements they are the biggest offenders for constipation. Take them with a bunch of fruit. .... And a final note, my fibroid took about 2 months to stop degenerating, but once it did the pain pretty much subsided also.
Best luck, dear! xox Rosie
Hi, sorry you're having these problems, my main symptom of a degenerative fibroid was intense pain, which moved around, sometimes buttocks, then thigh, groin, abdomen. Constipation wasn't too bad, I tried to eat a big bowl of salad every lunchtime, and cereal in the morning, and drink plenty of water. At times I felt really nauseous though which usually coincided with bouts of very heavy bleeding.
I hope you find some of the tips given by others work for you.
Hello Ladies! Just thought I would share with you what is working for me like a miracle from heaven. I was scheduled for a hysterectomy because of my many fibroids and increasing pain and bleeding. I was bleeding about 20 days on and off throught the month. I have a vacation that I am looking forward to in July so I opted to have the surgery after that. In the meantime, I thought I would try a natural remedy that I learned about from other women suffering from this horrible affliction. What could it hurt? I now take 1 Tbsp Organic Blackstrap Molasses in hot water in the morning (tastes like tea with honey) and 1 Tbsp of the same Blackstrap Molasses with a teaspoon of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother) in the evening, prepared the same way with hot water. I know that part sounds weird (with the mother) but it has to do with the enzymes that are in the vinegar. I'm telling you, I don't have any symptoms anymore! All of my bleeding has stopped except for my period which only lasted THREE days instead of TEN. I have no more pain. In fact, I didn't even have cramps with my last period! The molasses helps with the symptoms and the apple cider vinegar is supposed to shrink the fibroids. I have been taking this regimen for two months now and it works! I cancelled my hysterectomy!! The trick with shrinking your fibroids also has to do with your diet. You must stay away from processed foods. Read online about which foods to avoid as well. Caffiene is not good for them, neither is gluten, but I cheat on those from time to time. Anything you can do to eat healthy will reduce the growth.
Try this! It's totally natural! Especially if you are considering surgery. I'm so relieved to have been able to cancel mine. These two products have truly been a Godsend. Oh, and the ACV also helps with sore joints and arthritis. Read all the benefits of these products online. The molasses is also safe for people with diabetes.
As for the constipation, I will drink a fruit smoothie everyday when I'm constipated until it goes away. That always works for me.
Hi Shannon, I ordered these products and they came yesterday, so I have started the regime. It certainly can't do any harm. I am still taking Esmya but am seeing little shrinkage of the uterus this time and I'm constantly passing black clots, whether this is a good or bad sign I don't know!
I'll keep everyone informed of my progress, so glad it worked for you and you avoided surgery, that's my aim.
Hello everyone,
I really hear your pain all of you. Poor us! But its so wonderful to speak to other people and to hear all of your top tips.
I had three orange size fibroids removed by multiple myomectomy about 10 weeks ago, and my symptoms still haven't improved unfortunately - mainly constipation, severe stomach pain and bloating. Has anyone else found this?
For the constipation I take Cosmocol in the evening, which is a stool softener and then normally I can go in the morning. This is an absolute god send! It takes a while to get in a rhythm with it and sometimes i have to up the dose if I start to feel constipated, but generally its keeping things moving. But I definitely don't want to take it indefinitely so I'm about to see a homeopath and have started with apple cider vinegar too. I'm tempted by the water treatment!
But sadly the pain and the bloating haven't improved. When they did the myomectomy they also discovered that my insides are covered in adhesions, and potentially these are causing the pain. I am scheduled to have laproscopy next week for them to investigate more and to check if my tubes are blocked (which petrifies me). Really hoping this will provide some more answers, like the rest of you... I'm getting desperate!
Good luck everyone and everything crossed for pain free futures!
Sorry to hear that the surgery hasn't improved your symptoms, what a disappointment! It is really good to know we're not alone, I don't know anyone else who has had the same problems as me, plenty who have had hysterectomies for varying reasons, some regret it, some don't, and I don't know which way to go. It would be wonderful if I could shrink these fibroids naturally.....
Hi Micramary
Hi ladies. I find that prunes work for me. I eat 2-3 prunes daily n i am regular n soft!
I am taking co-codamol 3 times a day and was also taking iron. Had an awful experience with constipation after taking Tramadol and iron....never ever want to go thru that again!!
Hope u get some relief
Hi karla! - the apple cider vinegar should work for shrinkage but not for symptoms. the blackstrap mollasses is what worked for my symptoms on the first day I started taking it. But it must be taken every day or the symptoms will return as long as the fibroids exist.
Hi Christine, I am excited to hear how this works for you. Please post your results as they become evident. Good Luck!
I will certainly give this a go. The only snag is I have to take pain meds for the nerve pain - it would be intolerable if I couldn't, but it's definitely worth a go. I do think hydration is key. When I was in hospital I was put on iv fluids during the night and the next day every time I went to the toilet I would have vowel motions - hydration.
I'm in in on esmya too - not sure I see the point as I'm booked for a hysterectomy in April. I've been given magnesium hydroxide as a stool softener and then Dulcolax or Senna as stimulant. I gave up on movicol because I spent the whole day with cramps. I'm also holding back on the stimulants and focusing on stool softener. I'm drinking loads and eating well, but I think my fibroid is pressing agains my rectum which is causing a lot of issues. I am going to give the water treatment a go.
Thanks for all your replies. It is so reassuring as all the notifications pop up in my email. I feel less alone and the dejection is reduced when I read all your replies. I'm muddling along, crossing the days off until my op. Thank you so much.
I'm planning to do one soon. I have a massive fibroid. From my pelvic bone, right up to my ribs. I believe that it is causing this unbearable anxiety and depression, I am always uncomfortable and sore. I have derealisation issues, and I would live in a hospital just to know I'm ok. It's impacting my life in a very big way. I feel like my marraige might end because of it. I am doing the ACV and BSM thing, castor oil packs and I try to stay away from sugar, dairy, carbs and meat. I take vit c, efa, iron, agnus cadtus, lady logic, b vitamins. I still have this constant feeling like I'm dying.an op is not an option for me. My medical aid won't pay for it and the public healthcare in this country is terrible (south africa) my back goes, achy, tingly and numb. I feel like I'm 80 years old. I'm only 32...