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patricia27802
patricia27802

Hi all I'm 9 months post op UFE. When I had my folllow up with the IR he said that it had shrunk from 10-7cm and that it was dead as it's blood supply has been cut off.

This fitted with my improving periods. Until my birthday 30th Sept when I had 2 flooding incidents. I took Mefamic acid to stop the excessive bleeding.

I don't understand how my periods have got bad again. When the Fibroid is dead.

I pointed out to my IR that my tummy was still as big as pre op. He said that I may not get the shrinkage that I want. He also said that I can only see a Gyn when I'm 12 months post op. I wondered should I go and see my GP and get referred sooner or just wait until 18 Jan I'm just worried about the flooding coming back and possibly getting worse. At the same time I know that the GP will not have a clue.

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  • kelly81392
    kelly81392 patricia27802

    Posted

    Hi

    I had my UFE at the end of April on a large 9cm fibroid as I was

    Having heavy bleeding and bladder issues. After I still had heavy

    period. On my third period I started having bowel and rectal pain.

    Ennded up in hospital. Had ultrasound, X-ray and MRI. Finally gynae

    told me that my fibroid had only shrunk 1cm and was classed as a

    failure and is believed to be pressing on my bowel and tailbone.

    I have constant rectal pressure and pain and have been in and out

    hospital the last 3 months.

    My consultant has offered to give me another UFE, which I have refused.

    So now I am on Esma and

    looking to have a hysterectomy very soon as I am in constant pain

    and I am unable to work. Unfortunately my gynae consultant is

    dragging her heels and has an almighty God complex and says

    I have to wait to see if tablets work so I am looking at going private.

    Every GP I have seen, my own and the hospital are shocked I have

    been left like this and have emailed my gynae to speed up my op

    But she us being stubborn. My husband wants u to sue for

    Negligence after its all over. I can't sit or sleep without sleeping

    tablets and in tears nearly everyday. My advise is you know your

    own body. Don't be fobbed off or just let them chuck pain killers

    at you.

    • patricia27802
      patricia27802 kelly81392

      Posted

      Hi Kelly so sorry you are going through such a bad time. I really hope you get some relief soon. Thanks for your reply and I think I will go and see the GP ASAP and get some answers. You seem to be in a worse way than me and I really feel for you. Hopefully you will get some relief soon x
    • kelly81392
      kelly81392 patricia27802

      Posted

      Thank you Patricia. I hope you get some answers. Being a female sucks

      Sometimes 😊. Just gotta stay strong.xxx

  • raffaela50396
    raffaela50396 patricia27802

    Posted

    I drink green tea instead of coffee and take fish oil supplements which I believe has made my periods normal again.  I have not done any surgeries or taken any other medication.
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