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amanda39223
amanda39223

I have just had my UFE done I see discussions about digestive problems is there anything to say fibroids can cause digest problems or this procedure the UFE? I had it done 2 weeks ago and feel like I have IBS any advice would be good scared it maybe something else going on inside me. 

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  • peruvian_lily
    peruvian_lily amanda39223

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    If your fibroids were big they will be inflammed and swell after the UAE.  For me this lasted about 6 weeks. However some symptoms I had before UAE like going to the toilet a lot improved after a week. Make sure you eat lots of fibre. Probiotics might help too if you are feeling full. 
  • The_Buttskie
    The_Buttskie amanda39223

    Posted

    I found I could't eat properly for about a month after procedure. I continued with Buscopan for about 8 weeks after.

  • amanda39223
    amanda39223

    Posted

    I was going to the toilet a lot before the procedure now not as bad but feeling pain when doing the toilet do you think it’s just things settling down after the UFE? Did anyone suffer headaches too? 
  • sallysav
    sallysav amanda39223

    Posted

    It could be to do with the pain medication you would have been taking. 
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