1. Community
  2. Women's health
  3. Uterine Fibroids

Large uterine fibroid, severe nerve pain

Posted , 6 users are following.

Micramary
Micramary

I've had MRI and have a 10cm fibroid.  I'm pre menopausal, and have had some heavy bleeding recently. I've recently been having severe sciatic type nerve pain in my buttock down to leg. I ended up in hospital as pain so bad, I was being sick.  I've seen the gynaecologist, who has fitted me with a coil and put me on esmya. I'm due to see her again in 3 months.. In the meantime I'm taking a variety of painkillers in pregabalin, To control pain - it reduces it to background pain, but I struggle at night.  My problem is I think the enlarged uterus is causing nerve pain, my gynaecologist doesn't. What should I do? My husband wants me to have a second opinion.  Has anyone experienced this sort of pain with fibroids?

0 likes, 21 replies

21 Replies

Prev
  • Micramary
    Micramary

    Posted

    A lot of information. My husband has emailed my gyni consultant to ask for further discussion. As it stands the cause of the pain isn't being addressed - just pregabalin and no one looking at cause.as I said the consultant is just looking st shrinking the fibroid and isn't concerning herself with the pain as says nothing to do with fibroid. The comments I'm getting and what I'm reading seem to indicate otherwise. If no joy then I'll talk to GP and look for second opinion, likely privately as it would be quicker. 
Back to top
Prev

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.