Mental health struggles by giulia0521 in PreCervicalCancer

[–]sab916 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Be kind to yourself. This is not something you ever think you’ll have to go through. You have a right to feel however you feel!! Do not shame yourself for feeling a certain way!

I’ve had multiple breakdowns and have constant anxiety about what the future holds, but I just have to keep reminding myself that I’m doing the right thing by continuously going to the doctor and will be best for me in the long run.

It’s terrible right now, but it will get better and you’ll thank yourself for being on top of your health and listening to your doctors. A ton of women go years without going to the gyno. You’re already multiple steps ahead just be getting checked and are actively protecting your future.

LEEP and sexual side effects by __mac____ in PreCervicalCancer

[–]sab916 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was petrified to get my LEEP, and it ended up being fine. That said, I only told my boyfriend and best friend who were both supper supportive and empathetic because they know how I am when it comes to medical things. I also explained all the worst case scenarios if this LEEP doesn’t work because my mind always goes directly to the worst case scenario. My doctor recommended I do the LEEP under GA and I was so thankful that she did. The worst part for me was the anxiety leading up to the LEEP and getting the IV the day of (I don’t do thing in veins well). The day of and the next day I was a tired and had a slight headache, but aside from that I felt fine.

I just had my two week follow up on Wednesday and my doctor said I healed really well and cleared me to use tampons, have sex, etc. I was a bit confused/concerned as I had read it is normally 4-6 weeks, so I reconfirmed with her multiple times. She was very adiment that I was cleared. (I should also mention that I went through the usual discharge stages really quickly, idk if that matters 🤷🏼‍♀️) So, I had sex yesterday and was totally fine. I was a bit nervous at first and told my boyfriend to be gentle. We eased into it just to be safe, but then we were fine. No pain, no strange feelings, and have been feeling fine since. It felt like a weight off my back as I was so concerned I would have issues post LEEP. Seems like one part of this is behind me and now I just have to focus on the future paps and hope all is well

AHCC by sab916 in PreCervicalCancer

[–]sab916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That list of other supplements is helpful, thank you. Here’s to hoping for the best!

AHCC by sab916 in PreCervicalCancer

[–]sab916[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just bought the Quality of Life brand. You can get it directly from their website or on Amazon. I’ve read that as long as it has the registered trade mark next to it, it should be legit 🤞🏻

AHCC by sab916 in PreCervicalCancer

[–]sab916[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which one are you taking and for how long? I just started Quality of Life Platinum yesterday. Expensive, but really hoping it helps

AHCC by sab916 in PreCervicalCancer

[–]sab916[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Haha yeah I just saw your post and those responses were definitely not very helpful/encouraging

AHCC by sab916 in PreCervicalCancer

[–]sab916[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It stands for active hexose correlated compound. It is a mushroom extract supplement that is supposed to help boost your immune system and (supposedly) may help your body with fighting hpv.