RA and fibroids

[Guest guest]

We have touched on this before and I just wanted to check w/ everyone

since you all have been supportive and knowledgeable. I had a

vaginal ultrasound done since my PCP had trouble w/ my pap. I have

PCOS and endometriosis and during the ultrasound, the tech said that

I have " two large tumors " in my uterus. She said by the shape, that

they are begnin fibroids. They immediately scheduled me an

appointment on Monday w/ an OB/GYN. (If they are begnin...why the

urgent appointment!?!?).

I did some research on fibroids and that they are the reason for 30%

of hysterectomies. There are other surgical treatment options besides

a hysterectomy, but after the last surgery to correct my

endometriosis and cystectomy almost cost me my life...I am a little

apprehensive. (I didn't have fibroids 2 years ago when I had my

cystectomies and endometrial ablation). I have rheumatoid nodules on

my lungs and elbows, could the fibroids be RA related? I have had

difficulty getting pregnant before (why I had the cystectomy and

ablation), the fibroids could be another reason. Should I still have

a small glimer of hope that I could get pregnant? I have a great

deal of scar tissue from my previous surgeries and a large umbilical

hernia from it. I don't think my abdomen can handle a pregnancy.

I guess what I am wondering is if anyone else out there has had

fibroids and if they can be RA related.

[Guest guest]

My cousin who is 24 and doesn't have any health issues had severe fibroids they

found after she gave birth...she had severe hemorraging, I cannot recall if that

was why they had to remove them so suddenly. I've had some other family members

that have them as well, but they do not have RA or any type of autoimmune

issues.

<man_u8@...> wrote: We have touched on

this before and I just wanted to check w/ everyone

since you all have been supportive and knowledgeable. I had a

vaginal ultrasound done since my PCP had trouble w/ my pap. I have

PCOS and endometriosis and during the ultrasound, the tech said that

I have " two large tumors " in my uterus. She said by the shape, that

they are begnin fibroids. They immediately scheduled me an

appointment on Monday w/ an OB/GYN. (If they are begnin...why the

urgent appointment!?!?).

I did some research on fibroids and that they are the reason for 30%

of hysterectomies. There are other surgical treatment options besides

a hysterectomy, but after the last surgery to correct my

endometriosis and cystectomy almost cost me my life...I am a little

apprehensive. (I didn't have fibroids 2 years ago when I had my

cystectomies and endometrial ablation). I have rheumatoid nodules on

my lungs and elbows, could the fibroids be RA related? I have had

difficulty getting pregnant before (why I had the cystectomy and

ablation), the fibroids could be another reason. Should I still have

a small glimer of hope that I could get pregnant? I have a great

deal of scar tissue from my previous surgeries and a large umbilical

hernia from it. I don't think my abdomen can handle a pregnancy.

I guess what I am wondering is if anyone else out there has had

fibroids and if they can be RA related.

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