Re: Newbie

[Guest guest]

Hey!

Welcome to the group...I was just diagnosed about a month ago... I

am not sure how long I've had mine, but a month ago it was 7 cm. I

am going in tomorrow for another ultrasound. I will let the group

how mine is doing, if it has grown, and whether or not anymore show

up. I hope you find this group a great help, and as supportive as I

have!.,...Feel free to ask any questions that you have. Please voice

any concerns that you have, the women on here will post a reply to

anything they know about. Have a good week!

God bless,

kristina

> Hello everyone,

> I was told a week and a half ago that I have 3 small fibroids

> (2.0x2.4x1.6, 1.5x1.1x1.6, & .8x.7x.5cm). I have been reading

posts

> in this group for about a week now, and have been reading up on

the

> subject, and it seems like a lot of you have fibroids much bigger

> than mine. Can anyone tell me how long they have had theirs and

what

> was the length of time between being diagnosed, and when they

became

> too much of a problem? In other words, how fast did yours grow?

The

> only reason I found out I had mine was because I had gone in for

my

> yearly and mentioned that, for the last 3 months, my periods were

> heavier than normal and a couple of months before that, they

started

> coming earlier. The doctor asked if I wanted an ultrasound; I

said,

> sure, might as well put my mind at ease. I just wonder now how

much

> bigger they would have been the next time I visited the doctor had

I

> not had an ultrasound. Just wanting some input.

> Thanks

> A

[Guest guest]

A,

I was also having heavier periods for about 4 or 5 months and then I started

my period mid-cycle when I was not due for one (I'm on b/c pills). Then I

started having longer and longer periods with more bleeding and pain and blood

clots. This sent me in for an ultrasound and then a D&C and biopsy. After this

I lived like this for about 11 months before I finally had a UAE. But,

looking back, I probably had the fibroids for a while, they just didn't cause

any

symptoms for a while. My fibroids were small like yours, but they were the

submucosal which caused my heavy bleeding. They really didn't grow too much

during a year. My symptoms just got worse and worse.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

They grow at different rates. It would be impossible to tell. If you are

beginning to have bleeding problems, keep a check. You may just have 1 causing

bleeding problems that may be removed by a resection. They need to be small for

this so you may want to check this out. A resection is a much simplier

procedure. Also check for anemia and keep on top of it. Take Slow FE iron and

vitamin C. This can turn into a serious problem if left untreated. It's common

in women with normal periods so if yours are longer and heavier you might be at

increased risk. Your regular MD can do this.

Even a small fibroid in the right place can cause lots of problems. Don't let

the size fool you.

You don't want your bleeding to get out of control (I was a bleeder). Your

periods get longer, heavier, you flood (blood pours out of you), you have clots,

some huge and you begin a real fight with anemia. Make sure you keep check

concerning the blood loss. It's just devastating.

You have time to read these posts, ask questions and learn about all your

options. Check on anemia.

Ku

elanamichelle1967 elanamichelle1967@...> wrote:

Hello everyone,

I was told a week and a half ago that I have 3 small fibroids

(2.0x2.4x1.6, 1.5x1.1x1.6, & .8x.7x.5cm). I have been reading posts

in this group for about a week now, and have been reading up on the

subject, and it seems like a lot of you have fibroids much bigger

than mine. Can anyone tell me how long they have had theirs and what

was the length of time between being diagnosed, and when they became

too much of a problem? In other words, how fast did yours grow? The

only reason I found out I had mine was because I had gone in for my

yearly and mentioned that, for the last 3 months, my periods were

heavier than normal and a couple of months before that, they started

coming earlier. The doctor asked if I wanted an ultrasound; I said,

sure, might as well put my mind at ease. I just wonder now how much

bigger they would have been the next time I visited the doctor had I

not had an ultrasound. Just wanting some input.

Thanks

A

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Ku for responding. I know that the amount of fibroids and how

fast they grow, etc. varies from woman to woman. I figure if I keep

on talking to different people and reading the posts here I will keep

on learning.

Anne

[Guest guest]

Sounds like you need a new doctor. You should consider a

reproductive endocronologist - a doctor whose specialty is to

preserve fertility in women. You should also know that fibroids are

thought to " feed " off of estrogen, so a high estrogen BCP may not be

the best for you right now. Also, a hysterectomy is NOT inevitable

for you. There are other treatments these days for fibroids, you

just need to do your research and find the right doctor.

> Hi,

>

> I was wondering if there were any other younger women who haven't

had their

> children yet, aren't planning to really soon, but would like to.

>

> I'm 28. and about to get married (47 days and counting), we weren't

really

> planning on have children soon, but my Dr. suggests that we move up

our

> planning. My current symptoms are heavy bleeding (I became

anemic) and

> severe cramping. I have three fibroids, 1 is not really a problem,

though it is

> the largest (a golf ball) the 2 smaller ones are in my uterine wall

and have my

> Dr all in a tizzy, but not willing to do anything.

>

> I wondering what helps releive the symptoms if surgery is not an

option. I'm

> currently on high estrogen BCP with no break to stop the bleeding,

and

> whereas I have lost 13 lbs, my skin is great and I have been in a

really good

> mood, my bleeding has not stopped.

>

> Is there anyone in a similar situation? I just feel really alone.

This sort of thing

> has run in my family, but by the time my mom and grandma had

symtoms they

> were done haveing children and had hystorectomies. And this isn't

an option

> for me yet. I feel like my only option is to be a bleeding,

cramping mess until I

> have my hystorectomy, but I hope it isn't.

>

> Thanks for any help,

> -

[Guest guest]

I'm 32 and had a myomectomy last week. I have not had children and would like

to in the future. In my case, I stoppes taking BC pills because there is a

theory that estrogen promotes fibriod growth. Try to get a 2nd opinion and

remember that myomectomy removes the fibroids and you keep your uterus. You

have other options. Good luck!

dlsp52904 dlsp52904@...> wrote:Hi,

I was wondering if there were any other younger women who haven't had their

children yet, aren't planning to really soon, but would like to.

I wondering what helps releive the symptoms if surgery is not an option. I'm

currently on high estrogen BCP with no break to stop the bleeding, and

whereas I have lost 13 lbs, my skin is great and I have been in a really good

mood, my bleeding has not stopped.

[Guest guest]

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Should've looked before sorry

Maybe you've done this already .....

www.google.com and search for DES exposure ...

Sorry I couldn't be of much help .....

Maybe there's some other lady here who can help you better .....

Gabi

[Guest guest]

Hi, ,

one of the drugs my daughter has been on recently has a lactation listed as a

side effect. I just don't remember now which one. I believe it was one of the

antipsychotics.

A good way to check the info on drugs is through the National Institute of

Mental Health site called Medline Plus. it also has tons of other useful

information Go to;

http://medlineplus.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ On the left hand side click on

Drugs (or something like that). Then you can find your drug in the alphabetical

index.

If the above link does not work for you go tho www.nih.gov then select

National Institute of Mental Health and find it that way.

MilenaOH

catwoman catwoman@...> wrote:

Hi.....

I am the mother of a 21 year old daughter. She has recently been diagnosed

with BPD. She has been in counseling since she was 11 years old. At that

time she was hearing voices. She has been on all types of medication, but

continues with the ups and downs, and with the cutting. She has been in a

group home, in an apartment with her boyfriend, recently moved to an

apartment in our town. We are totally supporting her emotionally and

financially. She is working on Disability with SS.

Now - my question

Do any of you know of a drug that could cause side effects of high prolactin

levels (she is producing milk)?

She had a pregnancy test to day to be on the safe side, but it wasn't very

possible since she broke up with BF 8 weeks ago.

I tried looking online...but all I could find were things like pituitary

tumor, etc.

Thanks!

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[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group, you didn't say what yo name is. You never know

unless you make the decision to go for it. If they deny you, you can

always appeal it. good luck. Sherry

>

> Hi I am a 33 year old mother of a very active 7 year old boy.I have

> been struggling with my weight since I was in my early 20's. I went

> from being known to my family as " skinny bones " to what I look like

> today. My family is amazed when they see how I have changed. I am

> about 5'2 and weigh about 262lbs. I have been diagnosed with acid

> reflux and sleep apnea, which I currently have a CPAP machine. I

> have also been suffering from depression that. Most recently I

have

> not had my menses which my primary has related to weight gain. I

am

> afraid of trying to have the surgery due to being denied. But at

the

> same time need it for health reasons. I have Aetna and hear so

much

> about the struggles of being approved for this which they say is

> covered @ 100%. One of my closest friends had the surgery and other

> than some vomiting and loose skin it was a sucess.

>

> Does anyone have any input?

>

[Guest guest]

Sorry Sherry, by the way my name is Asia. Yea I do believe I am

going to go for it but the fear remains..hanks for the warm

welcome..

> >

> > Hi I am a 33 year old mother of a very active 7 year old boy.I

have

> > been struggling with my weight since I was in my early 20's. I

went

> > from being known to my family as " skinny bones " to what I look

like

> > today. My family is amazed when they see how I have changed. I

am

> > about 5'2 and weigh about 262lbs. I have been diagnosed with

acid

> > reflux and sleep apnea, which I currently have a CPAP machine.

I

> > have also been suffering from depression that. Most recently I

> have

> > not had my menses which my primary has related to weight gain.

I

> am

> > afraid of trying to have the surgery due to being denied. But at

> the

> > same time need it for health reasons. I have Aetna and hear so

> much

> > about the struggles of being approved for this which they say is

> > covered @ 100%. One of my closest friends had the surgery and

other

> > than some vomiting and loose skin it was a sucess.

> >

> > Does anyone have any input?

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Oh, OK, That makes sense, I assumed wellnesswithasia, meant you were

in Asia. Duh on me, lol. I know about fears, I struggled for nearly 2

years before I made the commintment to follow through. At this point

in my life, I have no life, its at a stand still. My health is

getting worse, so I have to do this for me and my kids. If I want to

see them married with kids of their own someday. good luck. keep

posting it helps

> > >

> > > Hi I am a 33 year old mother of a very active 7 year old boy.I

> have

> > > been struggling with my weight since I was in my early 20's. I

> went

> > > from being known to my family as " skinny bones " to what I look

> like

> > > today. My family is amazed when they see how I have changed.

I

> am

> > > about 5'2 and weigh about 262lbs. I have been diagnosed with

> acid

> > > reflux and sleep apnea, which I currently have a CPAP

machine.

> I

> > > have also been suffering from depression that. Most recently I

> > have

> > > not had my menses which my primary has related to weight gain.

> I

> > am

> > > afraid of trying to have the surgery due to being denied. But

at

> > the

> > > same time need it for health reasons. I have Aetna and hear so

> > much

> > > about the struggles of being approved for this which they say

is

> > > covered @ 100%. One of my closest friends had the surgery and

> other

> > > than some vomiting and loose skin it was a sucess.

> > >

> > > Does anyone have any input?

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

It can't hurt you to try to get it approved. I thought I would be denied

too, but I wasn't. If you feel you want this for your health, then go for

it. Sometimes as Mom's we get all tied up with what our kids need and want,

but you have to remember to take care of yourself, too. It's like in an

airplane, if the oxygen masks come down, they tell the parents to put theirs

on first, and then help the children, because if you're not in good shape,

you won't be as much use to your children.

Vicory-mamabear

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[Guest guest]

Hi, Sorry did not see a name, but welcome to the board. You just have to weigh

the pros and cons and decide if this is going to benefit you and do what is

best. I look forward to sharing this journey with you and hope you can come to

the right decision for yourself. This is definately not something to take

lightly.

Best Wishes,

Shauna

wellnesswithasia wellnesswithasia@...> wrote:

Hi I am a 33 year old mother of a very active 7 year old boy.I have

been struggling with my weight since I was in my early 20's. I went

from being known to my family as " skinny bones " to what I look like

today. My family is amazed when they see how I have changed. I am

about 5'2 and weigh about 262lbs. I have been diagnosed with acid

reflux and sleep apnea, which I currently have a CPAP machine. I

have also been suffering from depression that. Most recently I have

not had my menses which my primary has related to weight gain. I am

afraid of trying to have the surgery due to being denied. But at the

same time need it for health reasons. I have Aetna and hear so much

about the struggles of being approved for this which they say is

covered @ 100%. One of my closest friends had the surgery and other

than some vomiting and loose skin it was a sucess.

Does anyone have any input?

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Welcome!I too have a 7 yr old & a 4 1/2 yr old.I have the Cpap

machine as well.I need to check into losing it,as per my DR at my 6

mo check up.I had acid reflux but no problems since surgery.I

haven't vomited yet.This surgery was the best thing I could have

done for myself.I am down 92 lbs in 6 mo.I was hoping for -100lbs in

6 mo but will take what I have because it's GONE!!!

Kim

RNY 6/23/06

298/206/135

>

> Hi I am a 33 year old mother of a very active 7 year old boy.I

have

> been struggling with my weight since I was in my early 20's. I

went

> from being known to my family as " skinny bones " to what I look

like

> today. My family is amazed when they see how I have changed. I

am

> about 5'2 and weigh about 262lbs. I have been diagnosed with acid

> reflux and sleep apnea, which I currently have a CPAP machine. I

> have also been suffering from depression that. Most recently I

have

> not had my menses which my primary has related to weight gain. I

am

> afraid of trying to have the surgery due to being denied. But at

the

> same time need it for health reasons. I have Aetna and hear so

much

> about the struggles of being approved for this which they say is

> covered @ 100%. One of my closest friends had the surgery and

other

> than some vomiting and loose skin it was a sucess.

>

> Does anyone have any input?

>

[Guest guest]

hahaha WOOOHOOO KIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wickedcarver@...> wrote: Welcome!I too have a 7 yr

old & a 4 1/2 yr old.I have the Cpap

machine as well.I need to check into losing it,as per my DR at my 6

mo check up.I had acid reflux but no problems since surgery.I

haven't vomited yet.This surgery was the best thing I could have

done for myself.I am down 92 lbs in 6 mo.I was hoping for -100lbs in

6 mo but will take what I have because it's GONE!!!

Kim

RNY 6/23/06

298/206/135

>

> Hi I am a 33 year old mother of a very active 7 year old boy.I

have

> been struggling with my weight since I was in my early 20's. I

went

> from being known to my family as " skinny bones " to what I look

like

> today. My family is amazed when they see how I have changed. I

am

> about 5'2 and weigh about 262lbs. I have been diagnosed with acid

> reflux and sleep apnea, which I currently have a CPAP machine. I

> have also been suffering from depression that. Most recently I

have

> not had my menses which my primary has related to weight gain. I

am

> afraid of trying to have the surgery due to being denied. But at

the

> same time need it for health reasons. I have Aetna and hear so

much

> about the struggles of being approved for this which they say is

> covered @ 100%. One of my closest friends had the surgery and

other

> than some vomiting and loose skin it was a sucess.

>

> Does anyone have any input?

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Thank you Shauna!

Kim in PA

RNY 6/23/06

298/205/135

> >

> > Hi I am a 33 year old mother of a very active 7 year old boy.I

> have

> > been struggling with my weight since I was in my early 20's. I

> went

> > from being known to my family as " skinny bones " to what I look

> like

> > today. My family is amazed when they see how I have changed. I

> am

> > about 5'2 and weigh about 262lbs. I have been diagnosed with

acid

> > reflux and sleep apnea, which I currently have a CPAP machine. I

> > have also been suffering from depression that. Most recently I

> have

> > not had my menses which my primary has related to weight gain. I

> am

> > afraid of trying to have the surgery due to being denied. But at

> the

> > same time need it for health reasons. I have Aetna and hear so

> much

> > about the struggles of being approved for this which they say is

> > covered @ 100%. One of my closest friends had the surgery and

> other

> > than some vomiting and loose skin it was a sucess.

> >

> > Does anyone have any input?

> >

>

>

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the Group, Faith! I haven't been reading many posts

lately. Doing the taxes and pulling hair out because can't find all

info! And then had other problems with computer -- the MSN email

account hasn't worked for 6 months or so, so I was using Hotmail, now

all messages I send via that are blank. So am now using Yahoo email.

Not much pain lately and I think I am feeling so good today because

yesterday was to have been the last appointment with shrink here, but

when I found the card, I realized I had a conflict! So I cancelled

that, she couldn't see me for 2 months! Ha! Lotta good that would

have done!! Saw the nurse to day so I could get my meds and said

good by to all of the front office staff and doc's scheduling

secretary. And yesterday called the office of shrink I saw 18 years

ago so I could schedule appointment with him!!! So glad his office

manager remembers me after all these years. And I have an

appointment with him on the day I could have seen the #*!@^ here

instead of going to St. Louis! But I am so sick of seeing this woman

who would never make eye contact unless she didn't hear something I

said and then she would look up from the chart, squint at me and

say " Huh?? What did you say?? "

And that brings me to a question to this group! Do any of you see

doctors who are so busy writing in your chart (or perhaps the

previous patient's chart) that they cannot look straight at you??? I

loathe anyone that I might be talking to who will not make eye

contact! After seeing this woman for nearly 7 years, I am so glad

to know that unless some serious problem happens between now and May

29th she is out of my life forever. Will also be interesting to see

what Terry thinks when he reads what she has written in my chart!!!!

I don't mean to offend anyone who is really in pain, but this is such

a milestone for me!!!

And I have to explain that the first time I saw him 20 years ago, he

spent at least 2 hours talking to me!! I learned over the years that

I saw him that I should call and see if he was on time and if he

wasn't I would plan around that!! The reason I started doing that

was because, I felt that if a psychiatrist would spend 2 hours doing

an in take with me, he could well have done the same for all of his

other patients. And the other thing is we both grew up in Southern

Illinois and have some common bonds --- such as our high school teams

both played against the former Chicago Bulls player then coach, Jerry

Sloan back in the days when Jerry was still in high school, just as

we were! (I date myself with that comment.)

Now, to all of you who are in pain, I hope you will all have some

relief, but at the same time I can't tell you what to do. And if I

discover I am loosing this good feeling, as April 16th approaches, I

know where I can turn for support. The next month and a half are the

most difficult time of the year for me and I guess have been for

since 1947. I am not saying much about that big brother I lost that

day, because I know, when DH retires and we are back in Illinois, I

wll have more support. And also the encouragement of my friends and

family.

I did one good thing Friday night, and that was calm my hysterical 16

year old great niece who was in D.C. waiting either to get on a plane

or to begin the last leg of a terrible flight! She was to have flown

from Palm Beach to St. Louis, but before they even left the ground,

they had to go back as everyone smelled smoke! So she changed planes

repeatedly and supposedly had to go through security 4 times! All of

that because she was scheduled to take the test so she can work as a

lifeguard this summer --- and it had been cancelled. I still don't

know if my niece knows what Jess told me or not, just know Jess had

spoken to her father one time and she must have been so happy when

she saw I had called and she knew she could vent.

I am off to bed. Tomorrow is another day with the infernal revenue

taxes and perhaps some shifting of things so DH can pack books.

Faith, I do want you to know that I am not always this up beat and

feeling so good --- it's just that I have one major irriating person

out of my life, hopefully for good. I did not realize how good I

would feel when this day finally arrived!!!

And I hope that by moving from Seattle to Idaho (sp?), the climate

may be drier and that will help you!

>

>

>

> Hello..

>

> My name is Faith ...I live in Seattle, WA but will soon be moving

to IDAHO.

> My husband is semi retiring so we can be together more so he can

take care

> of me. I cannot do that anymore....oh, I can walk, and feed myself

most

> times, and dress myself, etc..but am in a lot of pain..and

FOG...and I just

> depend on him so much.

>

> I would like to have some moral support. And maybe find ways that I

can help

> my husband to understand me more with the pain I have.

> I am very happy, although, I take strong anti depressants to make

that

> possible.

>

> Thanks for letting me join this group.

> Your FIBRO friend

> Faith or you can call me Faithy

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Rose, Welcome to the group :-)No, whey is not allowed on the diet. Here is a link to what Elaine about it, http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/knowledge_base/kb/whey_isolate.htmTake care,Kim H.husband, , CD 1999, SCD 2002To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2009 3:16:35 PMSubject: Newbie

I've just come across the web site, and ordered Dr. Gottschall's

book. I printed out the legal/illegal foods list, but didn't

see whey. I know this is derived from milk, but is it acceptable?

Thanks.

Rose in NJ