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Fibroids ruining my life

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francis28355
francis28355

Fibroids did years now waiting surgery to reduce them daily large clots taking provera 60mg daily but still bleeding to point of dizziness struggling to manage flow as just non stop.  Any advice am loosing the will.  

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  • amanda39223
    amanda39223 francis28355

    Posted

    How long have you been taking Provera for and does it work? Am on it just now but bleeding x
    • francis28355
      francis28355 amanda39223

      Posted

      Have been on provera for about month but increased amount for last two days   Clots and heavy bleeding back.  At wits end. Yes 
  • marie61198
    marie61198 francis28355

    Posted

    Hi Francis, I am not familiar with Provera but I have been put on Esmya before and I bled for almost 3 months straight, with uncontrollable heavy days, clots and all. I ended up in hospital where they have given me an iron transfusion- that helped a lot! I since stopped the esmya (banned anyway now) and I didn't take anything at all. I'd say to try to get iron transfusion as you will be anemic due to the blood loss which causes the body bleed even more... also try Apple cider vinegar and organic black strap mollases, that seems to help to increase iron. I find that getting off all medication and changing my diet made my symptoms much better. So far no reduction in my fibroid size but at least my periods are somewhat regular and I got my life back (ish). Don't give up, things will improve if you get your body a chance. Good luck and sending love & hugs 🍀??

  • victoria_70845
    victoria_70845 francis28355

    Posted

    Hi Francis,

    I had that too. I found that trying to keep my iron levels up helped and my doctor prescribed me mefenamic acid which also helped immensely for me. Do keep asking the doctors, somethings work well for some people and others for others, keep at it, keep trying. Good Luck. x

  • DrShiloh
    DrShiloh francis28355

    Posted

    New to this group.  Sorry you're suffering so much.  You might want to consider UFE (uterine fibroid embolization), a minimally invasive way to treat the fibroids without surgery!  Good luck!

    • amanda39223
      amanda39223 francis28355

      Posted

      I had UFE and never worked for me now have to have a hysterectomy. I think depends where you fibroid is if you benefit from UFE X
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