Soooo I was diagnosed with fibroids two months ago. I was quite happy that I had finally been diagnosed after suffering with anaemia and having very painful periods that lasted more than 7 days. I’m currently waiting to have surgery, it’s a very emotional waiting game. I realised that throughout this journey I haven’t spoken to someone that really understands what it feels like to have fibroids. I decided to make this page to talk to others who are going through the same thing. We can support Each other, share tips etc. Support goes a long way
If you have Instagram add Fibroids_101. Support goes along way. Sometimes you feel like your speaking a foreign language when discussing fibroids with other people.
Hello yes I had a fibroid too and they just burned it out of me 2 weeks ago. I was anemia myself which made me to almost faint. The fibroid were a size of an grapefruit. He burned it out of me and removed some Endometriosis off my uterus. That fibroid is a living hell it gave me cramps and pain as well. Hope you get yours out soon. Good luck
Hi ola, I was diagnosed with multiple fibroids last Nov, I tried various medications but eventually listed for hysterectomy. I had the abdominal op 4 weeks ago. They removed 9 fibroids. I am recovering quite well, glad I had it done.
Hi Ola you are not alone. I had 13 that were removed by abdominal myomectomy in May. I am glad I did. I don't look 6 mths preggie anymore. I am still healing. Just remember ittakes time and its major Surgery. You won't regret it.
Hi Ola, I’m almost 6wks post op from abdominal hysterectomy and recovering well and delighted to be free of those life draining fibroids! I received some really good practical info on here prior to my surgery which really made a big difference to me. Also, the reassurance on here was priceless. I had been blissfully unaware of fibroids until I was in a&e with a very large degenerating one. What I didn’t realise is how they can drain you prior to treatment so be prepared for that. I was so lethargic and even small tasks felt like such an effort, probably due to the low iron etc. I also learned on here how they can press on nerves etc and cause back/leg pain among other things so all my symptom last started to make sense when I read about others and their experiences. You’re not alone so ask about anything you’re unsure of and eat of luck with your treatment!
*best of luck with your treatment!
Did they reccomend this for you or did you make the decision not to have an operation. How do you feel now
Also what did you do in managing your iron levels ?
Hi Ola, I am in the same boat ass you. Got diagnosed in July was only able to see a consultant last week and now I am waiting to recieve the letter to confirm the surgery date. I live in London and will be doing the operation on the NHS so the wait will be long which is depressing as my symptoms are getting worse. When are you due to have the surgery?
Hi, I am also on nhs and from get my diagnosis to operation date was 9 weeks , so don't try to wory how long you wait as nhs is amazing and they look after us ;-)
He asked me did I want to get rid of the fibroid or leave it in me but I wanted it iut so the turned it out. But still I have so much pain after the surgery and no they did not give me anything for my low iron
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Lucky you! I had to wait 7 weeks just to see the consultant and now waiting to recieve the letter to confirm the operation date. Can't wait for it to be over!
I was diagnosed 2yrs ago of various fibroids, first I try the home remedy, but didn't turn out well, then my Doctor prescribed esmya, with I did 2 sections (6months) which turned my heavy menstruation of 8days to a normal 3days period, two months ago I finally undergo operation, now I've recover my life back, don't you will be fine after ur operation