Intermittent use of esmya for fibroids
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Has anyone had any reduction in fibroid symptoms after taking esmya for a second course of three months. I have finished a first three month course and still have some pelvic pain. I wondered if it is possible to obtain an improvement with the second course of 3 months if not gained much in the first three months. There will be a 2 month gap in between as advised by the Dr. (They can be used intermittently now and not just prior to surgery).
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Briggsy shell69386
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I cant answer the question but i am on my first week of taking Esmya after a failed op to remove my fybriods. Can i ask if you gained weight whilst taking Esmya? I was on Zoladex for 3 months and gained some weight - just hoping i dont with the new tablets.
cheers Louise
shell69386 Briggsy
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I do not believe i did gain weight during the 3 months. I still weighed the same. I did sometimes have a swollen stomach at times but that can be due to the tabs or the fibroids and different stages of the cycle. In my case my periods completely stopped after the first one. Side effects were minimal. There were ocassional headaches in the beginning. It was worth it if they would reduce the size of the fibroids. In my case I may have to start a second course after a brief break to try for improvements in symptoms which I hope a reduction in their sizes will bring.
SHED35 shell69386
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I had alot of headache and was tired at the beginning of taken of Esyma. I do feel iit n my system and you do noticed more when you had a break,
shell69386 SHED35
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& when you started the second course did you get the side effects of headaches again at the beginning or not that time because you were used to it now from the first course of them, Ta,
SHED35 shell69386
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Now I am back on Esyma, I 'feel it' in my system again because I feel alot more tired. Fingercrossed that this course will be enough to shrink the fibroid!!
I hope this info helps.
shell69386 SHED35
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asa93843 shell69386
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What have you guys heard/experienced about fibroids starting to grow again once off Esmya?
What's the headache like? Does it help to take ibuprofen?
Does your mood change while on Esmya? I can't take the pill because it makes me really low so I am a bit scared that Esmya might have that same effect.
Looking forward to hear your experiences!
SHED35 shell69386
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The headache is quite intense at the beginning and I nearly did give up but it did get better and they only came sporaidically throughout the course of treatment. You are alot more tired but I did not get that 'edgy' feeling like the pill which is a relief - that's what I hated about the pill the most!
My fiibroid has shrunk from the 1st lot of treatment but on a 2nd course to ensure that has shrunk further to stop the heavy bleeding so fingers crossed!