Guest guest Posted May 6, 2003 Report Share Posted May 6, 2003 Hi Melinda, You don't say how old you are, which can have some bearing on whether or not the fibroids would come back after myomectomy supposedly. The closer to menopause you are, etc. For me, I don't want to have a hysterectomy, even if I don't end up having a child (I'm 40), because I am afraid that my sexual response will disappear, as I've read can happen to some women. A lot of women don't have this effect, but I don't want to take any chances! As for alternative treatments, I've never read anywhere that anyone has actually shrunk a fibroid with alternative treatments. All of the testimonials I've read to that effect were on web pages advertising the treatment. If anyone here knows of anything that helps, that would be great. There is another yahoo group called " healing fibroids naturally, " but so far no real luck in any kind of solution from those lovely ladies. This list is much more lively, and I've gotten some real info and insight here. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2003 Report Share Posted May 6, 2003 Hi Melinda: Prior to myos, women probably just suffered silently and eventually died -- although not from the fibroids, hopefully. I'm sure some of them were just miserable in the days before modern medicine (heck, even with modern medicine some of us still are....lol) There doesn't really seems to be any product out there that's " natural " that actually reduces or eradicates fibroids. It'd be nice, though. The key is definitely prevention but the experts don't really understand why fibroids form so we can't prevent what we don't understand. So what's left? A good healthful diet, exercise, happiness, satisfaction (you can name your own form of bliss) -- all those things that we take for granted so often in life, but are essential for feeding our immune systems and every cell in our bodies. Good luck, Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2003 Report Share Posted May 6, 2003 Hi Melinda: Prior to myos, women probably just suffered silently and eventually died -- although not from the fibroids, hopefully. I'm sure some of them were just miserable in the days before modern medicine (heck, even with modern medicine some of us still are....lol) There doesn't really seems to be any product out there that's " natural " that actually reduces or eradicates fibroids. It'd be nice, though. The key is definitely prevention but the experts don't really understand why fibroids form so we can't prevent what we don't understand. So what's left? A good healthful diet, exercise, happiness, satisfaction (you can name your own form of bliss) -- all those things that we take for granted so often in life, but are essential for feeding our immune systems and every cell in our bodies. Good luck, Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2003 Report Share Posted May 6, 2003 Hi , I'm 37, so the liklihood that they'd reappear is quite high. I'm not worried about the sexual stuff. I haven't had much of a sexual response since I was in my early 20s. I don't miss it at all! I wonder what the fibroid suffers have done over the past few centuries (prior to myomectomies and Lupron). There must be something that they are not telling us : ) Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2003 Report Share Posted May 6, 2003 Hi , I'm 37, so the liklihood that they'd reappear is quite high. I'm not worried about the sexual stuff. I haven't had much of a sexual response since I was in my early 20s. I don't miss it at all! I wonder what the fibroid suffers have done over the past few centuries (prior to myomectomies and Lupron). There must be something that they are not telling us : ) Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2003 Report Share Posted May 6, 2003 1.3 centimeters=0.51181 inches. Slightly over a half inch. For something so damn small.........it HURTS SO MUCH. Location I gues : () Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2003 Report Share Posted May 6, 2003 I think in the past the population was less, therefore, less complaints. Yet, in women's literature, there is not much mention of fibroids (there is some, just not a lot). So, there are the modern environmental hazards to consider. Women, in their literature have always talked about women's health, but we're still laughed at when it comes to the homeopathic treatments. People want a pill or a shot to cure everything overnight. I'm sure there is something out there somewhere that can help us--something that is not toxic and that doesn't involve cutting us open : ) Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2003 Report Share Posted May 6, 2003 I think in the past the population was less, therefore, less complaints. Yet, in women's literature, there is not much mention of fibroids (there is some, just not a lot). So, there are the modern environmental hazards to consider. Women, in their literature have always talked about women's health, but we're still laughed at when it comes to the homeopathic treatments. People want a pill or a shot to cure everything overnight. I'm sure there is something out there somewhere that can help us--something that is not toxic and that doesn't involve cutting us open : ) Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2003 Report Share Posted July 1, 2003 Hang in there, Judy, we're all pulling for you! I'll be keeping you in my prayers! Love Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2004 Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 JB, I have not heard from any of them aside from what Tonia told us about Tim. I will write to them and see if they write back, and of course keep everyone posted. I haven't talked to you in a while but I've read some of your posts as I'm catching up and it sounds like you are doing better. You seem in much better spirits now that you finally have a good doctor...I'm so thankful for that! If I hear anything I will let you know. <hugs> Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 > What can anyone tell me about Flecainide? It was recently prescribed > by my electrical Doc and seems to be working. Any long term > downside? I'm 54,vagally mediated AF. > > Thanks. Hi, you could try a google search for " felcainide monograph " or do a similar search at one of the dedicated sites (like http://www.drugsrnikolov.com/drug_databases.html) 133 (28%) of the entries in our database have ticked flecainide... http://www.dialsolutions.com/af/database/index.html?Adv=1 & _flecainide=1#results hope this helps -- D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 > What can anyone tell me about Flecainide? It was recently prescribed > by my electrical Doc and seems to be working. Any long term > downside? I'm 54,vagally mediated AF. > > Thanks. Hi, you could try a google search for " felcainide monograph " or do a similar search at one of the dedicated sites (like http://www.drugsrnikolov.com/drug_databases.html) 133 (28%) of the entries in our database have ticked flecainide... http://www.dialsolutions.com/af/database/index.html?Adv=1 & _flecainide=1#results hope this helps -- D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Bonnie, Each person is different when it comes to insulin. I am on a sliding scale, depending on where my numbers are I take humalog before meals, (up to 10 units per meal, and sometimes before bed), I also take Lantis 18 units in morning and 18 units in evening. Marla >Hi, > >Can you tell me what the average amount of insulin units most diabetics take. > >Bonnie > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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