Guest guest Posted June 11, 2001 Report Share Posted June 11, 2001 Dorie, Sorry, I had meant to send you some comments earlier, but will do so now. Welcome to the group! I am 45 also, but have no children. My fibroid was asymptomatic at first, too, but became symptomatic within the following year (urinary difficulty, urinary frequency, and back pain). My fibroid was 8 cm, and I believe a normal-sized uterus if you have never been pregnant is about the same size. So my fibroid was as big as my uterus, also. In fact, it was taking up most of the uterus and the enlarged uterus was compressing my bladder AND my spine, thus causing my problems. Although 8 cm is large, many women have much larger fibroids they are dealing with. I had uterine artery embolization (UAE) on March 30, 2001, and it was very successful in resolving my symptoms. How much shrinkage, I don't know yet, as I have yet to have my 3-month ultrasound, but the back pain and urinary problems have all but disappeared. I had read that shrinkage results were usually best with UAE if the fibroid was under 10 cm (but others with larger fibroids have reported good shrinkage as well). It sounds like yours may be in this range (< 10 cm). If you are very concerned about time off from work, UAE is a quicker recovery than surgery. Everybody is different, but usually it's about a one-week recovery from UAE before you can resume normal activities. Regarding your hope for another baby...UAE is not generally recommended if fertility is still an issue due to its not having being done long enough (as a treatment for fibroids) to be sure of its effect on fertility. That's not to say that you couldn't get pregnant - it has happened. But if your only other choice is hysterectomy, which definitely will put an end to your fertility, then you might consider UAE as a more minimally invasive procedure. I think your doctor was sensible in having you seek treatment now, while your symptoms are still mild, because it does give you more options besides hysterectomy. And, at 45, you could still be several years away from menopause, during which times the fibroids could grow and be more problematic than they are now. So much to think about, I know...but you do have a few options, it sounds like. Good luck! B. > I just subscribed to this list. I am 45 and the mother of a 7-year- old son, and I hadn't quite given up the idea of having one more child, until now, I guess...I just had a physical, and my fibroid has grown and is now as big as my uterus, and my female family practioner thinks I need to to do something about it...I am bracing myself for the possibility of a hysterectomy due to the size of this fibroid-- just so I won't be let down if it IS necessary...I am wondering about the sugery--vaginal or abdominal?? How much time in the hospital?? How much time off work (considering I have a mostly desk job, but a stressful one with quite a few hours at times)?? I'd appreciate any information, experiences, etc. > > Thanks, > Dorie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2001 Report Share Posted June 11, 2001 Dorie, Sorry, I had meant to send you some comments earlier, but will do so now. Welcome to the group! I am 45 also, but have no children. My fibroid was asymptomatic at first, too, but became symptomatic within the following year (urinary difficulty, urinary frequency, and back pain). My fibroid was 8 cm, and I believe a normal-sized uterus if you have never been pregnant is about the same size. So my fibroid was as big as my uterus, also. In fact, it was taking up most of the uterus and the enlarged uterus was compressing my bladder AND my spine, thus causing my problems. Although 8 cm is large, many women have much larger fibroids they are dealing with. I had uterine artery embolization (UAE) on March 30, 2001, and it was very successful in resolving my symptoms. How much shrinkage, I don't know yet, as I have yet to have my 3-month ultrasound, but the back pain and urinary problems have all but disappeared. I had read that shrinkage results were usually best with UAE if the fibroid was under 10 cm (but others with larger fibroids have reported good shrinkage as well). It sounds like yours may be in this range (< 10 cm). If you are very concerned about time off from work, UAE is a quicker recovery than surgery. Everybody is different, but usually it's about a one-week recovery from UAE before you can resume normal activities. Regarding your hope for another baby...UAE is not generally recommended if fertility is still an issue due to its not having being done long enough (as a treatment for fibroids) to be sure of its effect on fertility. That's not to say that you couldn't get pregnant - it has happened. But if your only other choice is hysterectomy, which definitely will put an end to your fertility, then you might consider UAE as a more minimally invasive procedure. I think your doctor was sensible in having you seek treatment now, while your symptoms are still mild, because it does give you more options besides hysterectomy. And, at 45, you could still be several years away from menopause, during which times the fibroids could grow and be more problematic than they are now. So much to think about, I know...but you do have a few options, it sounds like. Good luck! B. > I just subscribed to this list. I am 45 and the mother of a 7-year- old son, and I hadn't quite given up the idea of having one more child, until now, I guess...I just had a physical, and my fibroid has grown and is now as big as my uterus, and my female family practioner thinks I need to to do something about it...I am bracing myself for the possibility of a hysterectomy due to the size of this fibroid-- just so I won't be let down if it IS necessary...I am wondering about the sugery--vaginal or abdominal?? How much time in the hospital?? How much time off work (considering I have a mostly desk job, but a stressful one with quite a few hours at times)?? I'd appreciate any information, experiences, etc. > > Thanks, > Dorie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2001 Report Share Posted June 11, 2001 Dorie, Sorry, I had meant to send you some comments earlier, but will do so now. Welcome to the group! I am 45 also, but have no children. My fibroid was asymptomatic at first, too, but became symptomatic within the following year (urinary difficulty, urinary frequency, and back pain). My fibroid was 8 cm, and I believe a normal-sized uterus if you have never been pregnant is about the same size. So my fibroid was as big as my uterus, also. In fact, it was taking up most of the uterus and the enlarged uterus was compressing my bladder AND my spine, thus causing my problems. Although 8 cm is large, many women have much larger fibroids they are dealing with. I had uterine artery embolization (UAE) on March 30, 2001, and it was very successful in resolving my symptoms. How much shrinkage, I don't know yet, as I have yet to have my 3-month ultrasound, but the back pain and urinary problems have all but disappeared. I had read that shrinkage results were usually best with UAE if the fibroid was under 10 cm (but others with larger fibroids have reported good shrinkage as well). It sounds like yours may be in this range (< 10 cm). If you are very concerned about time off from work, UAE is a quicker recovery than surgery. Everybody is different, but usually it's about a one-week recovery from UAE before you can resume normal activities. Regarding your hope for another baby...UAE is not generally recommended if fertility is still an issue due to its not having being done long enough (as a treatment for fibroids) to be sure of its effect on fertility. That's not to say that you couldn't get pregnant - it has happened. But if your only other choice is hysterectomy, which definitely will put an end to your fertility, then you might consider UAE as a more minimally invasive procedure. I think your doctor was sensible in having you seek treatment now, while your symptoms are still mild, because it does give you more options besides hysterectomy. And, at 45, you could still be several years away from menopause, during which times the fibroids could grow and be more problematic than they are now. So much to think about, I know...but you do have a few options, it sounds like. Good luck! B. > I just subscribed to this list. I am 45 and the mother of a 7-year- old son, and I hadn't quite given up the idea of having one more child, until now, I guess...I just had a physical, and my fibroid has grown and is now as big as my uterus, and my female family practioner thinks I need to to do something about it...I am bracing myself for the possibility of a hysterectomy due to the size of this fibroid-- just so I won't be let down if it IS necessary...I am wondering about the sugery--vaginal or abdominal?? How much time in the hospital?? How much time off work (considering I have a mostly desk job, but a stressful one with quite a few hours at times)?? I'd appreciate any information, experiences, etc. > > Thanks, > Dorie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2001 Report Share Posted June 11, 2001 Thanks for the information, . My doctor estimates the size of my fibroid at 12 centimeters. Ultrasound will give her a better idea of the size. I don't know yet where it is sitting in the uterus (except that it is in front and to the left!), in other words, whether it is submucosal or intramural, or what. Does it make sense that it's more likely to be in the wall, or external, since I don't have too terribly-excessive bleeding?? I just keep going back and forth about what I should do. I know I have a few choices: I am just anxious to hear what the doctor feels is the best one. Then I will need to do more reading, and ponder over it a little. I don't quite know what to think about all these reported side effects of hysterectomy. I'd never heard much of this before, and it makes the decision much harder, in my opinion! Dorie Re: Surgery > Dorie, > > Sorry, I had meant to send you some comments earlier, but will do so > now. Welcome to the group! > > I am 45 also, but have no children. My fibroid was asymptomatic at > first, too, but became symptomatic within the following year (urinary > difficulty, urinary frequency, and back pain). My fibroid was 8 cm, > and I believe a normal-sized uterus if you have never been pregnant > is about the same size. So my fibroid was as big as my uterus, > also. In fact, it was taking up most of the uterus and the enlarged > uterus was compressing my bladder AND my spine, thus causing my > problems. > > Although 8 cm is large, many women have much larger fibroids they are > dealing with. I had uterine artery embolization (UAE) on March 30, > 2001, and it was very successful in resolving my symptoms. How much > shrinkage, I don't know yet, as I have yet to have my 3-month > ultrasound, but the back pain and urinary problems have all but > disappeared. I had read that shrinkage results were usually best > with UAE if the fibroid was under 10 cm (but others with larger > fibroids have reported good shrinkage as well). It sounds like yours > may be in this range (< 10 cm). > > If you are very concerned about time off from work, UAE is a quicker > recovery than surgery. Everybody is different, but usually it's > about a one-week recovery from UAE before you can resume normal > activities. > > Regarding your hope for another baby...UAE is not generally > recommended if fertility is still an issue due to its not having > being done long enough (as a treatment for fibroids) to be sure of > its effect on fertility. That's not to say that you couldn't get > pregnant - it has happened. But if your only other choice is > hysterectomy, which definitely will put an end to your fertility, > then you might consider UAE as a more minimally invasive procedure. > > I think your doctor was sensible in having you seek treatment now, > while your symptoms are still mild, because it does give you more > options besides hysterectomy. And, at 45, you could still be several > years away from menopause, during which times the fibroids could grow > and be more problematic than they are now. > > So much to think about, I know...but you do have a few options, it > sounds like. Good luck! > > B. > > > > I just subscribed to this list. I am 45 and the mother of a 7-year- > old son, and I hadn't quite given up the idea of having one more > child, until now, I guess...I just had a physical, and my fibroid has > grown and is now as big as my uterus, and my female family practioner > thinks I need to to do something about it...I am bracing myself for > the possibility of a hysterectomy due to the size of this fibroid-- > just so I won't be let down if it IS necessary...I am wondering about > the sugery--vaginal or abdominal?? How much time in the hospital?? > How much time off work (considering I have a mostly desk job, but a > stressful one with quite a few hours at times)?? I'd appreciate any > information, experiences, etc. > > > > Thanks, > > Dorie > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2001 Report Share Posted June 11, 2001 Thanks for the information, . My doctor estimates the size of my fibroid at 12 centimeters. Ultrasound will give her a better idea of the size. I don't know yet where it is sitting in the uterus (except that it is in front and to the left!), in other words, whether it is submucosal or intramural, or what. Does it make sense that it's more likely to be in the wall, or external, since I don't have too terribly-excessive bleeding?? I just keep going back and forth about what I should do. I know I have a few choices: I am just anxious to hear what the doctor feels is the best one. Then I will need to do more reading, and ponder over it a little. I don't quite know what to think about all these reported side effects of hysterectomy. I'd never heard much of this before, and it makes the decision much harder, in my opinion! Dorie Re: Surgery > Dorie, > > Sorry, I had meant to send you some comments earlier, but will do so > now. Welcome to the group! > > I am 45 also, but have no children. My fibroid was asymptomatic at > first, too, but became symptomatic within the following year (urinary > difficulty, urinary frequency, and back pain). My fibroid was 8 cm, > and I believe a normal-sized uterus if you have never been pregnant > is about the same size. So my fibroid was as big as my uterus, > also. In fact, it was taking up most of the uterus and the enlarged > uterus was compressing my bladder AND my spine, thus causing my > problems. > > Although 8 cm is large, many women have much larger fibroids they are > dealing with. I had uterine artery embolization (UAE) on March 30, > 2001, and it was very successful in resolving my symptoms. How much > shrinkage, I don't know yet, as I have yet to have my 3-month > ultrasound, but the back pain and urinary problems have all but > disappeared. I had read that shrinkage results were usually best > with UAE if the fibroid was under 10 cm (but others with larger > fibroids have reported good shrinkage as well). It sounds like yours > may be in this range (< 10 cm). > > If you are very concerned about time off from work, UAE is a quicker > recovery than surgery. Everybody is different, but usually it's > about a one-week recovery from UAE before you can resume normal > activities. > > Regarding your hope for another baby...UAE is not generally > recommended if fertility is still an issue due to its not having > being done long enough (as a treatment for fibroids) to be sure of > its effect on fertility. That's not to say that you couldn't get > pregnant - it has happened. But if your only other choice is > hysterectomy, which definitely will put an end to your fertility, > then you might consider UAE as a more minimally invasive procedure. > > I think your doctor was sensible in having you seek treatment now, > while your symptoms are still mild, because it does give you more > options besides hysterectomy. And, at 45, you could still be several > years away from menopause, during which times the fibroids could grow > and be more problematic than they are now. > > So much to think about, I know...but you do have a few options, it > sounds like. Good luck! > > B. > > > > I just subscribed to this list. I am 45 and the mother of a 7-year- > old son, and I hadn't quite given up the idea of having one more > child, until now, I guess...I just had a physical, and my fibroid has > grown and is now as big as my uterus, and my female family practioner > thinks I need to to do something about it...I am bracing myself for > the possibility of a hysterectomy due to the size of this fibroid-- > just so I won't be let down if it IS necessary...I am wondering about > the sugery--vaginal or abdominal?? How much time in the hospital?? > How much time off work (considering I have a mostly desk job, but a > stressful one with quite a few hours at times)?? I'd appreciate any > information, experiences, etc. > > > > Thanks, > > Dorie > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2001 Report Share Posted June 11, 2001 Thanks for the information, . My doctor estimates the size of my fibroid at 12 centimeters. Ultrasound will give her a better idea of the size. I don't know yet where it is sitting in the uterus (except that it is in front and to the left!), in other words, whether it is submucosal or intramural, or what. Does it make sense that it's more likely to be in the wall, or external, since I don't have too terribly-excessive bleeding?? I just keep going back and forth about what I should do. I know I have a few choices: I am just anxious to hear what the doctor feels is the best one. Then I will need to do more reading, and ponder over it a little. I don't quite know what to think about all these reported side effects of hysterectomy. I'd never heard much of this before, and it makes the decision much harder, in my opinion! Dorie Re: Surgery > Dorie, > > Sorry, I had meant to send you some comments earlier, but will do so > now. Welcome to the group! > > I am 45 also, but have no children. My fibroid was asymptomatic at > first, too, but became symptomatic within the following year (urinary > difficulty, urinary frequency, and back pain). My fibroid was 8 cm, > and I believe a normal-sized uterus if you have never been pregnant > is about the same size. So my fibroid was as big as my uterus, > also. In fact, it was taking up most of the uterus and the enlarged > uterus was compressing my bladder AND my spine, thus causing my > problems. > > Although 8 cm is large, many women have much larger fibroids they are > dealing with. I had uterine artery embolization (UAE) on March 30, > 2001, and it was very successful in resolving my symptoms. How much > shrinkage, I don't know yet, as I have yet to have my 3-month > ultrasound, but the back pain and urinary problems have all but > disappeared. I had read that shrinkage results were usually best > with UAE if the fibroid was under 10 cm (but others with larger > fibroids have reported good shrinkage as well). It sounds like yours > may be in this range (< 10 cm). > > If you are very concerned about time off from work, UAE is a quicker > recovery than surgery. Everybody is different, but usually it's > about a one-week recovery from UAE before you can resume normal > activities. > > Regarding your hope for another baby...UAE is not generally > recommended if fertility is still an issue due to its not having > being done long enough (as a treatment for fibroids) to be sure of > its effect on fertility. That's not to say that you couldn't get > pregnant - it has happened. But if your only other choice is > hysterectomy, which definitely will put an end to your fertility, > then you might consider UAE as a more minimally invasive procedure. > > I think your doctor was sensible in having you seek treatment now, > while your symptoms are still mild, because it does give you more > options besides hysterectomy. And, at 45, you could still be several > years away from menopause, during which times the fibroids could grow > and be more problematic than they are now. > > So much to think about, I know...but you do have a few options, it > sounds like. Good luck! > > B. > > > > I just subscribed to this list. I am 45 and the mother of a 7-year- > old son, and I hadn't quite given up the idea of having one more > child, until now, I guess...I just had a physical, and my fibroid has > grown and is now as big as my uterus, and my female family practioner > thinks I need to to do something about it...I am bracing myself for > the possibility of a hysterectomy due to the size of this fibroid-- > just so I won't be let down if it IS necessary...I am wondering about > the sugery--vaginal or abdominal?? How much time in the hospital?? > How much time off work (considering I have a mostly desk job, but a > stressful one with quite a few hours at times)?? I'd appreciate any > information, experiences, etc. > > > > Thanks, > > Dorie > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2001 Report Share Posted June 12, 2001 Dorie wrote: >>My doctor estimates the size of my fibroid at 12 centimeters. Ultrasound will give her a better idea of the size. I don't know yet where it is sitting in the uterus (except that it is in front and to the left!), in other words, whether it is submucosal or intramural, or what. Does it make sense that it's more likely to be in the wall, or external, since I don't have too terribly-excessive bleeding?? >> Yes, definitely. A fibroid on the inside surface (submucosal) of only 2-3 cm diameter can cause heavy bleeding. If you don't appear to have a large number of fibroids, you may be best off having myomectomy (surgical removal of just the fibroid/s), particularly if it is subserosal. You might still have that second child you hoped for. With a 12 cm fibroid, UAE might still leave you with quite a large albeit dead fibroid. It's a difficult choice - I did choose UAE to avoid surgery but I was also a poor candidate for myomectomy as I have numerous intramural fibroids. I had a very large fibroid uterus and although I've had some shrinkage I have no symptomatic improvement 5 months after embolisation. If left alone, a fibroid that size [12 cm] is likely to grow larger giving you increasing pressure & bulk symptoms . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2001 Report Share Posted June 12, 2001 Dorie wrote: >>My doctor estimates the size of my fibroid at 12 centimeters. Ultrasound will give her a better idea of the size. I don't know yet where it is sitting in the uterus (except that it is in front and to the left!), in other words, whether it is submucosal or intramural, or what. Does it make sense that it's more likely to be in the wall, or external, since I don't have too terribly-excessive bleeding?? >> Yes, definitely. A fibroid on the inside surface (submucosal) of only 2-3 cm diameter can cause heavy bleeding. If you don't appear to have a large number of fibroids, you may be best off having myomectomy (surgical removal of just the fibroid/s), particularly if it is subserosal. You might still have that second child you hoped for. With a 12 cm fibroid, UAE might still leave you with quite a large albeit dead fibroid. It's a difficult choice - I did choose UAE to avoid surgery but I was also a poor candidate for myomectomy as I have numerous intramural fibroids. I had a very large fibroid uterus and although I've had some shrinkage I have no symptomatic improvement 5 months after embolisation. If left alone, a fibroid that size [12 cm] is likely to grow larger giving you increasing pressure & bulk symptoms . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2002 Report Share Posted March 20, 2002 RE: surgery Hi Peggy this Michele's husband Charlie It's 10:30pm and just got home from a long day. is doing fine and is awake and somewhat alert. My wife is in ICU. The surgery was successful with bile flow and blood flow going thru her new liver. The next 48 hours are very critical so many things can happen but we are trying to stay strong. It's heart breaking seeing her in ICU as you can imagine there are various tubes coming out of her body and she is on a respirator. This was very difficult for me to see and I kind of lost it a bit. They were planning on taking the breathing tube out tonight but she has accumulated some fluid in her lungs and are keeping her on it a bit longer perhaps sometime tomorrow they will remove it if all goes well. I'm exhausted and and going to try to get some sleep will update you tomorrow. --- P Alfeld wrote: > Ya you were doing so well when we saw you I will be > praying that you will be > feeling just as good and now better than you have > for a long time. I guess > things can go sour real quick. Phil doesn't want to > believe that so he > plugs on leaving me to do all the worrying and boy > do I do that good. I'm > trying to get W's phone number for you. > Love, > Peg > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2002 Report Share Posted March 20, 2002 RE: surgery Hi Peggy this Michele's husband Charlie It's 10:30pm and just got home from a long day. is doing fine and is awake and somewhat alert. My wife is in ICU. The surgery was successful with bile flow and blood flow going thru her new liver. The next 48 hours are very critical so many things can happen but we are trying to stay strong. It's heart breaking seeing her in ICU as you can imagine there are various tubes coming out of her body and she is on a respirator. This was very difficult for me to see and I kind of lost it a bit. They were planning on taking the breathing tube out tonight but she has accumulated some fluid in her lungs and are keeping her on it a bit longer perhaps sometime tomorrow they will remove it if all goes well. I'm exhausted and and going to try to get some sleep will update you tomorrow. --- P Alfeld wrote: > Ya you were doing so well when we saw you I will be > praying that you will be > feeling just as good and now better than you have > for a long time. I guess > things can go sour real quick. Phil doesn't want to > believe that so he > plugs on leaving me to do all the worrying and boy > do I do that good. I'm > trying to get W's phone number for you. > Love, > Peg > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2002 Report Share Posted March 20, 2002 RE: surgery Hi Peggy this Michele's husband Charlie It's 10:30pm and just got home from a long day. is doing fine and is awake and somewhat alert. My wife is in ICU. The surgery was successful with bile flow and blood flow going thru her new liver. The next 48 hours are very critical so many things can happen but we are trying to stay strong. It's heart breaking seeing her in ICU as you can imagine there are various tubes coming out of her body and she is on a respirator. This was very difficult for me to see and I kind of lost it a bit. They were planning on taking the breathing tube out tonight but she has accumulated some fluid in her lungs and are keeping her on it a bit longer perhaps sometime tomorrow they will remove it if all goes well. I'm exhausted and and going to try to get some sleep will update you tomorrow. --- P Alfeld wrote: > Ya you were doing so well when we saw you I will be > praying that you will be > feeling just as good and now better than you have > for a long time. I guess > things can go sour real quick. Phil doesn't want to > believe that so he > plugs on leaving me to do all the worrying and boy > do I do that good. I'm > trying to get W's phone number for you. > Love, > Peg > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2002 Report Share Posted March 21, 2002 Somehow I missed this whole thing, the posts are too terrible at times. I didn't know Michele was going for surgery. Michele, we'll look forward to hearing you're out of ICU and feeling much better. DutchPat. Subject: RE: surgery Hi Peggy this Michele's husband Charlie It's 10:30pm and just got home from a long day. is doing fine and is awake and somewhat alert. My wife is in ICU. The surgery was successful with bile flow and blood flow going thru her new liver. The next 48 hours are very critical so many things can happen but we are trying to stay strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2002 Report Share Posted March 21, 2002 Somehow I missed this whole thing, the posts are too terrible at times. I didn't know Michele was going for surgery. Michele, we'll look forward to hearing you're out of ICU and feeling much better. DutchPat. Subject: RE: surgery Hi Peggy this Michele's husband Charlie It's 10:30pm and just got home from a long day. is doing fine and is awake and somewhat alert. My wife is in ICU. The surgery was successful with bile flow and blood flow going thru her new liver. The next 48 hours are very critical so many things can happen but we are trying to stay strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 Hi Y'all, I just got out of the hospital after surgery for a partial resection of the fifth metatarsel on my right foot right behind my little toe. Ouch! I actually heard the doctor sawing my bone. The Osteo Myelitis had split my bone and I couldn't get the infection down even with six weeks of Cubicin. I have to take the I.V. for two more weeks. I thought six was long enough, but the infection got worse so they operated yesterday. I was going to write before the surgery, but I forgot. Oops. It is very painful, but I imagine it will feel better soon. Please keeps me in your thoughs and prayers. April The hospital staff really made me angry. They yelled at me cuz my sugar was 511. I reminded them that they told me not to take my own medication and I had been without it for an entire day till they started the insulin drip. Good grief! Enough rambling, April Loyalty is an asset of the heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 April, I hope you heal soon. If it were me, I would take massive doses of Vitamin C in the theraputic range for a long time. I know that more than 500 mg of vitamin C can mess up your glucose readings, but what the heck, when it comes to dealing with a massive infection or the loss of a limb, toe or leg. I am talking about taking Vitamin C to bowel tolerance, which very few doctors know about. It would require the knowledge of how to do this plus vitaminc, which most medical doctors frown upon, but studies have shown time and time again that theraputic dosing of vitamin C can cure bacterial and viral infections, and it also makes the working of an antibiotic more effective. I would recommend you consult a physician who practices alternative medicine. Surgery > Hi Y'all, > > I just got out of the hospital after surgery for a partial resection of > the fifth metatarsel on my right foot right behind my little toe. Ouch! > I actually heard the doctor sawing my bone. The Osteo Myelitis had split > my bone and I couldn't get the infection down even with six weeks of > Cubicin. I have to take the I.V. for two more weeks. I thought six was > long enough, but the infection got worse so they operated yesterday. > > I was going to write before the surgery, but I forgot. Oops. It is very > painful, but I imagine it will feel better soon. > > Please keeps me in your thoughs and prayers. > > April > > The hospital staff really made me angry. They yelled at me cuz my sugar > was 511. I reminded them that they told me not to take my own medication > and I had been without it for an entire day till they started the insulin > drip. Good grief! > > Enough rambling, > > April > > Loyalty is an asset of the heart. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 April, I hope you heal soon. If it were me, I would take massive doses of Vitamin C in the theraputic range for a long time. I know that more than 500 mg of vitamin C can mess up your glucose readings, but what the heck, when it comes to dealing with a massive infection or the loss of a limb, toe or leg. I am talking about taking Vitamin C to bowel tolerance, which very few doctors know about. It would require the knowledge of how to do this plus vitaminc, which most medical doctors frown upon, but studies have shown time and time again that theraputic dosing of vitamin C can cure bacterial and viral infections, and it also makes the working of an antibiotic more effective. I would recommend you consult a physician who practices alternative medicine. Surgery > Hi Y'all, > > I just got out of the hospital after surgery for a partial resection of > the fifth metatarsel on my right foot right behind my little toe. Ouch! > I actually heard the doctor sawing my bone. The Osteo Myelitis had split > my bone and I couldn't get the infection down even with six weeks of > Cubicin. I have to take the I.V. for two more weeks. I thought six was > long enough, but the infection got worse so they operated yesterday. > > I was going to write before the surgery, but I forgot. Oops. It is very > painful, but I imagine it will feel better soon. > > Please keeps me in your thoughs and prayers. > > April > > The hospital staff really made me angry. They yelled at me cuz my sugar > was 511. I reminded them that they told me not to take my own medication > and I had been without it for an entire day till they started the insulin > drip. Good grief! > > Enough rambling, > > April > > Loyalty is an asset of the heart. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 BTW it doesn't raise your actual sugar, it just gives false readings on the meter from the vitamin c being in your blood. Regards, Re: Surgery > > > > Harry, > > > > Now that you mention vitamin C, that prompts me to see if maybe that will > help in my recovery post umbilical hernia surgery. Two months after the > surgery I still have a horizontal scar across the umbilicus and have > occasional lower abdominal pain (suprapubic) and the doc has only given me > one course of antibiotics thus far treating it as a UTI. His treatment did > make the acute pain and fever go away but a lesser pain recurs every once in > awhile. Perhaps vitamin C would help accelerate the healing process, but I > need to discuss with that doctor other things that would finally get me 100% > better. This recovery from surgery has been the most prolonged I have ever > had, but then I am older and now diabetic, so that adds to the picture. > Hopefully my doc or whoever he refers me to can get me on a correct dose of > vitamin C and something to heal up the scarring. Will keep you posted. > > > > Bill Powers > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 BTW it doesn't raise your actual sugar, it just gives false readings on the meter from the vitamin c being in your blood. Regards, Re: Surgery > > > > Harry, > > > > Now that you mention vitamin C, that prompts me to see if maybe that will > help in my recovery post umbilical hernia surgery. Two months after the > surgery I still have a horizontal scar across the umbilicus and have > occasional lower abdominal pain (suprapubic) and the doc has only given me > one course of antibiotics thus far treating it as a UTI. His treatment did > make the acute pain and fever go away but a lesser pain recurs every once in > awhile. Perhaps vitamin C would help accelerate the healing process, but I > need to discuss with that doctor other things that would finally get me 100% > better. This recovery from surgery has been the most prolonged I have ever > had, but then I am older and now diabetic, so that adds to the picture. > Hopefully my doc or whoever he refers me to can get me on a correct dose of > vitamin C and something to heal up the scarring. Will keep you posted. > > > > Bill Powers > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 very true... Regards, Surgery > > > > > > Hi Y'all, > > > > I just got out of the hospital after surgery for a partial resection of > > the > > fifth metatarsel on my right foot right behind my little toe. Ouch! I > > actually heard the doctor sawing my bone. The Osteo Myelitis had split my > > bone and I couldn't get the infection down even with six weeks of Cubicin. > > I have to take the I.V. for two more weeks. I thought six was long > > enough, > > but the infection got worse so they operated yesterday. > > > > I was going to write before the surgery, but I forgot. Oops. It is very > > painful, but I imagine it will feel better soon. > > > > Please keeps me in your thoughs and prayers. > > > > April > > > > The hospital staff really made me angry. They yelled at me cuz my sugar > > was > > 511. I reminded them that they told me not to take my own medication and > > I > > had been without it for an entire day till they started the insulin drip. > > Good grief! > > > > Enough rambling, > > > > April > > > > Loyalty is an asset of the heart. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 very true... Regards, Surgery > > > > > > Hi Y'all, > > > > I just got out of the hospital after surgery for a partial resection of > > the > > fifth metatarsel on my right foot right behind my little toe. Ouch! I > > actually heard the doctor sawing my bone. The Osteo Myelitis had split my > > bone and I couldn't get the infection down even with six weeks of Cubicin. > > I have to take the I.V. for two more weeks. I thought six was long > > enough, > > but the infection got worse so they operated yesterday. > > > > I was going to write before the surgery, but I forgot. Oops. It is very > > painful, but I imagine it will feel better soon. > > > > Please keeps me in your thoughs and prayers. > > > > April > > > > The hospital staff really made me angry. They yelled at me cuz my sugar > > was > > 511. I reminded them that they told me not to take my own medication and > > I > > had been without it for an entire day till they started the insulin drip. > > Good grief! > > > > Enough rambling, > > > > April > > > > Loyalty is an asset of the heart. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 true with what Dr. B states about the 500 mg of vitamin c.... Regards, Re: Surgery > > > > > >> Harry, > >> > >> Now that you mention vitamin C, that prompts me to see if maybe that will > > help in my recovery post umbilical hernia surgery. Two months after the > > surgery I still have a horizontal scar across the umbilicus and have > > occasional lower abdominal pain (suprapubic) and the doc has only given me > > one course of antibiotics thus far treating it as a UTI. His treatment did > > make the acute pain and fever go away but a lesser pain recurs every once > > in > > awhile. Perhaps vitamin C would help accelerate the healing process, but I > > need to discuss with that doctor other things that would finally get me > > 100% > > better. This recovery from surgery has been the most prolonged I have ever > > had, but then I am older and now diabetic, so that adds to the picture. > > Hopefully my doc or whoever he refers me to can get me on a correct dose > > of > > vitamin C and something to heal up the scarring. Will keep you posted. > >> > >> Bill Powers > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 true with what Dr. B states about the 500 mg of vitamin c.... Regards, Re: Surgery > > > > > >> Harry, > >> > >> Now that you mention vitamin C, that prompts me to see if maybe that will > > help in my recovery post umbilical hernia surgery. Two months after the > > surgery I still have a horizontal scar across the umbilicus and have > > occasional lower abdominal pain (suprapubic) and the doc has only given me > > one course of antibiotics thus far treating it as a UTI. His treatment did > > make the acute pain and fever go away but a lesser pain recurs every once > > in > > awhile. Perhaps vitamin C would help accelerate the healing process, but I > > need to discuss with that doctor other things that would finally get me > > 100% > > better. This recovery from surgery has been the most prolonged I have ever > > had, but then I am older and now diabetic, so that adds to the picture. > > Hopefully my doc or whoever he refers me to can get me on a correct dose > > of > > vitamin C and something to heal up the scarring. Will keep you posted. > >> > >> Bill Powers > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 it only causes false glucose readings by the meter, it doesn't physically raise your blood sugar. The only way it would is if you got some funky sugar sweet tasting candy type vitamin C tablets (with carbs in it from the sugar) but most vitamin c capsules are the real deal with no sugar in it. Regards, Re: Surgery > > > > > >> Harry, > >> > >> Now that you mention vitamin C, that prompts me to see if maybe that will > > help in my recovery post umbilical hernia surgery. Two months after the > > surgery I still have a horizontal scar across the umbilicus and have > > occasional lower abdominal pain (suprapubic) and the doc has only given me > > one course of antibiotics thus far treating it as a UTI. His treatment did > > make the acute pain and fever go away but a lesser pain recurs every once > > in > > awhile. Perhaps vitamin C would help accelerate the healing process, but I > > need to discuss with that doctor other things that would finally get me > > 100% > > better. This recovery from surgery has been the most prolonged I have ever > > had, but then I am older and now diabetic, so that adds to the picture. > > Hopefully my doc or whoever he refers me to can get me on a correct dose > > of > > vitamin C and something to heal up the scarring. Will keep you posted. > >> > >> Bill Powers > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 it only causes false glucose readings by the meter, it doesn't physically raise your blood sugar. The only way it would is if you got some funky sugar sweet tasting candy type vitamin C tablets (with carbs in it from the sugar) but most vitamin c capsules are the real deal with no sugar in it. Regards, Re: Surgery > > > > > >> Harry, > >> > >> Now that you mention vitamin C, that prompts me to see if maybe that will > > help in my recovery post umbilical hernia surgery. Two months after the > > surgery I still have a horizontal scar across the umbilicus and have > > occasional lower abdominal pain (suprapubic) and the doc has only given me > > one course of antibiotics thus far treating it as a UTI. His treatment did > > make the acute pain and fever go away but a lesser pain recurs every once > > in > > awhile. Perhaps vitamin C would help accelerate the healing process, but I > > need to discuss with that doctor other things that would finally get me > > 100% > > better. This recovery from surgery has been the most prolonged I have ever > > had, but then I am older and now diabetic, so that adds to the picture. > > Hopefully my doc or whoever he refers me to can get me on a correct dose > > of > > vitamin C and something to heal up the scarring. Will keep you posted. > >> > >> Bill Powers > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 , But could this not be a potentially bad situation? If you happen to medicate according to the meter readings do you not run the risk of actually messing up the blood sugars? In order to get this conversation into perspective, how far off could the vitamin C make your readings? If we are saying that the C will give you false high readings and you attempt to lower the blood sugar which was not high n the first place you could bottom out could you not? Cy, the Ancient One... Re: Surgery it only causes false glucose readings by the meter, it doesn't physically raise your blood sugar. The only way it would is if you got some funky sugar sweet tasting candy type vitamin C tablets (with carbs in it from the sugar) but most vitamin c capsules are the real deal with no sugar in it. Regards, Re: Surgery > > > > > >> Harry, > >> > >> Now that you mention vitamin C, that prompts me to see if maybe > >> that will > > help in my recovery post umbilical hernia surgery. Two months after > > the surgery I still have a horizontal scar across the umbilicus and > > have occasional lower abdominal pain (suprapubic) and the doc has > > only given me > > one course of antibiotics thus far treating it as a UTI. His > > treatment did > > make the acute pain and fever go away but a lesser pain recurs every once > > in > > awhile. Perhaps vitamin C would help accelerate the healing process, > > but I > > need to discuss with that doctor other things that would finally get > > me 100% better. This recovery from surgery has been the most > > prolonged I have ever > > had, but then I am older and now diabetic, so that adds to the > > picture. Hopefully my doc or whoever he refers me to can get me on a > > correct dose of vitamin C and something to heal up the scarring. > > Will keep you posted. > >> > >> Bill Powers > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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