If you already have uterine fibroids, you don’t need me to tell you what it’s like to live with them. Some women don’t feel any symptoms, while some feel miserable until they find a solution. I am not sure when my uterine fibroids started to grow, but I knew my body wasn’t the same after I had my daughter. I remember having pain around my lower right abdomen a few weeks after giving birth to her. Then came the discomfort, weight gain, and anemia. As a mom, the focus was not on me. It was on raising my two small children. So, the fibroids got bigger and more painful. So much so that I had to seek medical attention.
What It’s Like To Live With Uterine Fibroids
Being diagnosed with uterine fibroids
I was first diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia by my regular doctor. He also ordered an MRI, which showed that I had a small ovarian cyst. When I could not deal with the pain and the fatigue anymore, I decided to talk to my gynecologist about it. Two different ultrasounds showed that I had three uterine fibroids: one the size of a tennis ball, one the size of an orange, and a smaller one.
Dealing with the news
Having Uterine Fibroids can be emotionally draining. There is also the physical pain. I love doing cardio workouts. Not being able to do that made me very sad. I watched the pounds adding up and there was nothing I could do about it. Some days, even getting out of bed was hard. My bones would start hurting to the point where I could not even move. Uterine fibroids cause heavy periods. And blood loss causes anemia and low hemoglobin.
Taking the next step
Most women live with uterine fibroids. Although it is more common in African American women, white women also find themselves living with these non-cancerous tumors. One of my friends lost her baby 2 years ago because of fibroids. I feel like most of the women close to me had some kind of surgery because of fibroid. I too, had a surgery because of my fibroids. I cannot wait to tell you all about it!
Nerline, I’m glad that you’re doing better! I know a few women that have issues with fibroids. I’m glad you decided to share your experience with fibroids because education about the condition is helpful. Be well and get some rest 🙂
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Thanks so much, Pilar. I am planning on getting plenty of rest.
Fibroids are no joke Sis and several members of my family had hysterectomies. I am glad you took care and had the surgery. Get better soon and get to planning the summer vacations.
XO
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I agree, Neti. Fibroids are serious. Thanks sis.
One of my friend has fibroids, she was planning to remove it last month but the surgery got postponed due to covid lockdown. Hope you are feeling better now.
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I am feeling better. My surgery did not get postponed. I hope she gets to do it soon.
I also have fibroids and it’s hell on earth, so I really feel for you! xo
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Thanks for sharing this with me. It means so much. Fibroids are no joke.
I can completely relate when it comes to dealing with draining pain. I have Crohn’s Disease and have been taking brand new medicines which already give side effects. And feeling weak and in pain constantly with the swelling in my abdominal isn’t ideal It can be rougher because it is so draining but rest and self care can help so much. The goal is to be in remission which I hope to be someday. I also was diagnosed with anaemia which I had to take meds for and get routine blood work from my doctor. I hope you are well and it is such an inspiring post to share something so personal that way others don’t feel so alone 🙂 I wish you nothing but joy and a great weekend 🙂 http://www.bauchlefashion.com/2020/06/accessories-forecast-diamond-necklaces.html
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I was having second thoughts about writing this post. Thanks for sharing your story, and assuring me that I did the right thing. I wish you all the best, babe.
Hi darling thanks for sharing these facts I am the opposite when comes to cardio I like hiking and not running and all my workouts are low impact and very effective I hope you find the right exercise for you and manage this health issue so you can get to do all the things you love xoxo Cris
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I hope so too, babe. Thanks so much.
Oh this does not sound like it is easy to deal with, I am sorry you are going through this. I suffer from abdominal adhesions which developed after surgery I had when I was 12 and then had to have more surgery 20 years later to remove them as there were so many and they had embedded in to my bladder and damaged it. They are an allergic reaction to the gas used in abdominal surgery (to separate the organs) and are a form of protective scar tissue that hardens and becomes like cement over time. They cause a lot of pain and discomfort and a secondary problem called SIBO ( I will not go in to the gory details of problems that causes lol) due to a lack of motility of the intestines as they are adhered together. And can not have children as the uterus can not expand because of the adhesions. Not fun to live with at all.
I hope you can find a solution you can live with.
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I am so sorry to hear that doll. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
I can relate sis! I’ll have to read more about your surgery.
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Thanks so much babe.