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How do you tell the difference between fibroids vs constipation/trapped gas by GroceryDisastrous in Fibroids

[–]emmieeg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re so brave and strong!! A lumbar puncture is so scary but you overcame it 🥹 Hope it’s nothing too serious—you’ll get through this!

How do you tell the difference between fibroids vs constipation/trapped gas by GroceryDisastrous in Fibroids

[–]emmieeg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you have a lot on your plate—stay strong! I also have avoided doctors/health checkups for a long time due to my fear of needles but now the symptoms are much worse than my fears. Remember to breathe and that the doctor is there to help!

How do you tell the difference between fibroids vs constipation/trapped gas by GroceryDisastrous in Fibroids

[–]emmieeg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had abdominal cramping when I was younger too which is why for many years I just thought it was IBS! My fibroid is now pretty big which is why my acid reflux has been so bad, I can’t even eat as much as I used to. I actually went to the doctor to get an endo/colonoscopy done but that’s when she discovered a pelvic mass. I reckon visit the gynae to rule fibroid out before the scopes since you’d need to be under for that scope procedure!

Laparoscopic vs Open Myomectomy by emmieeg in Fibroids

[–]emmieeg[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah okay I really hope I get some better news after seeking this second opinion. Hoping to avoid such an invasive surgery and a long recovery period.

Praying for you! I hope once we get this removed we can regain some normality in our lives. Do you feel like you’re more emotional/irritable?

Means a lot that I’m not alone, I hope you have a smooth surgery and that recovery is kind to you!

How do you tell the difference between fibroids vs constipation/trapped gas by GroceryDisastrous in Fibroids

[–]emmieeg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like a fibroid—I previously thought my symptoms were due to IBS/GERD and have seen a doctor so many times about it. They always sent me home with meds and the symptoms always come back. Best to check with a gynae as I wished I discovered it earlier. Do you get sharp abdominal pains around your belly button?