for Odette re hysterectomy

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I was so hopeful that a hyst. would relieve some, if not all (~) my

fibro symptoms. When I developed a large cyst and fibroids at

age 51 I jumped @ my doctor's recommended hysterectomy, even knowing that

cysts often shrink during menopause.

I had NO gyn symptoms at all.

I've had surgery before in my life, but I swear, that hyst. was the MOST

painful thing I've ever endured. I didn't have a morphine pump @ my

disposal, as some doctor's let their patient's use, but I felt as though I

was on fire, really.

I had never even feared surgery before, but ever since that surgery 5 years

ago I will think REALLY long & hard before I have surgery.

I think my pain threshold is really low or something; all I know is I used

to be " trooper " , and during that surgery I was in agony.

Don't entertain thoughts of a hysterectomy unless you absolutely have to have

one...!

Casa in FL

[Guest guest]

I had a hysterectomy at 32. I was supposed to feel wonderful afterwards, but

that is when the fibro got FAR worse. I traded treatable uterine pain for

this.....not the choice I would have made!

Hi,

I was so hopeful that a hyst. would relieve some, if not all (~) my

fibro symptoms. When I developed a large cyst and fibroids at

age 51 I jumped @ my doctor's recommended hysterectomy