We got 'roids

[lauren10]

Fibroids that is!
Thought it might be nice to start a group for the few us of that are dealing with pesky fibroids during pregnancy. xx

Name / Age / EDD / Origins / Roid stats

Lauren10/Lauren / 34 / July 31 / NB Canada/Boston / 9cm subserosal on fundus/anterior

Eoz/Zoë / 30 / Aug 9 (or early c-sect) / Oxford / 8cm anterior wall, 6cm ovarian cyst

Lane_Meyer/Monika / 31 / Jul 28 (or early c-sect July 17) / Los Angeles/UK / 8cm pedunculated posterior, 10cm cervical, 2 cm subserosal

RHR/Rachel / 26 / Jul 7 / York,UK / lower uterus, anterior to the cervix, 13.8 x 7.7 x 8.5cm

Happigail (Abbie) / 35 / Nov 23rd '10 / Somerset UK / posterior, just above opening of cervix, 46mm

 

[Melsue129]

Hi Lauren thanks for starting this thread... Ive been looking for others opinions and pains on having fibriods while being pregnant... I didnt even know I had one until I was in extreme pain and was hospitalized for iv fluids and pain meds... I was starting to have contractions at 20 weeks that was scary... Then they sent me home with pain meds and best rest for a few weeks.. Now Im back to work but I feel like sometimes if Im too active then I start getting pains... so i lay down and rest and they will go away....

 

[lauren10]

oh you poor thing. If rest is what makes it feel better...you gotta do it. Do you have a job that you're on your feet? I wonder if accupuncture would help you?

Oh and hey, I was a Masshole until only 2 years ago! I grew up in Canton.

 

[Melsue129]

Masshole - hahaha I just used that term with someone... funny u said it.. Congrats on your pregnancy...

I sit at a desk all day, so Im not on my feet but I think I push myself around alot with my feet because my desk chair is on wheels and I need to break myself of that bad habit.. and I get up and down from my chair all day, so I think it could irriate it too.. Just trying to take it easy and figure out what works and what doesnt...

 

[lauren10]

I guess no one else wants to join us?

How has your pain been?

 

[Melsue129]

Pain has been alot better, dont feel anything at all.. Ive been making sure that I have been drinking lots of fluids everyday - which makes me pee like 50 times a day. LOL.. But all in all Im back to work full time and feel pretty good.. Now off to an ultrasound tomorrow to check on placenta previa... Another issue of mine, Im hoping this darn placeta moves up so I dont have ot have a csection.. eeekkkk

 

[Lane_Meyer]

Hi guys! Thanks for starting this group. Well I finally saw my obgyn and it appears one of my fibroids has grown and is now blocking my cervix, so I will need a c-section. They've all grown and I am now experiencing a lot of abdominal discomfort. Melsue 129- can I ask what your pain was like? I am going to follow your lead and try drinking a lot of fluids.

I am having one of those days where I am feeling sorry for myself about these fibroids. Also I'm worried they won't shrink after delivery. Ok, I'll stop moaning now.

 

[Lane_Meyer]

Oh and I found this about the pain:
https://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2...s-with-uterine-fibroid-pain-during-pregnancy/

 

[Melsue129]

Hi Lane... My fibriod was at 20 weeks underneath my belly button and my pain started in my left side lower abdomen low low like right inside my hip bone and then it went across my lower abdomen to my right side and then I got some back pain... I then started having contractions.. scary.. They said that the pain and fibriod irratated the uterus and that caused lil contractions - so they put me in the hospital on Iv fluids and pain meds.. They said that the fibriod grows big because of the pregnancy hormones and it grows too fast so blood vessels dont have enough time to grow to it to feed it. So then the fibriod starts dieing and causing the pain.. The fluids helps you stay hydrated and that will get the body to grow those blood vessels to the fibriod quicker.. They said the pain is because the fibriod is degenerating and the sooner you grow the blood vessels to it the less pain you will be in... Im not in anymore pain thank god but I swear staying really hydrated does help alot.. They gave me percocet pain meds to use at home they said its safe for the baby 1-2 per 4 hours, and they said to not lift anything and rest.. Rest is key because I think when you move around too much it aggravates the fibriod even more.. But I feel pretty darn normal right now.. Im hoping it wont flare up again...

Sorry yours is covering your cervix... they do say that they grow bigger because of the pregnancy hormones and should shrink after delivery, I know hard to believe when you are in alot of pain but it will let up later... Sorry you are having so many issues..

 

[Lane_Meyer]

Hi Melsue,thank you for your reply. I am not experiencing contractions - thankfully! poor you, how scary- but the abdominal pain with lower back ache sounds familiar. I drank a lot of water yesterday and aim to do it again today, I think it really helps. It's helping with my constipation too which just exacerbates the cramping pain and full feeling.

I am feeling more positive today, thanks for the water tip!

 

[lauren10]

Hi girls,
Lane sorry to hear you need a c-section...but sounds a lot safer for you and the baby, and probably will be less painful too.

My cousin had some fibroids removed before she got pregnant, but new ones cropped up when she was pregnant. Her doctor told her to breastfeed the baby because it will help the tumors shrink. I'm definitely going to give it the college try and I hope it helps! I don't know if my fibroid seems bigger because my uterus is pushing it out more , or if it's just growing, but mine is on the front/top of my uterus so you can see it poking out like a baseball when I lay down. It's really weird.

I'm glad the water is working for you guys!

 

[Melsue129]

Lane - no problem that is what we are here for to help eachother out.. Did they measure your fibriod? How big was it?

Lauren - did they give you measurements on your fibriod...

I went for my scan today and the lady said my fibriod is 3.8cm that doesnt sound big but Im not sure what is big or small.. All I know is that it hurt like hell when it grew... Ouch.

 

[lauren10]

Oh yeah, that does sound small. It must just be in a bad spot to cause you all that pain?

My measurements:
At 7 weeks: 7.8cm x 7.5cm x 6.8cm
At 12 weeks: 8.6cm x 8.1cm x 7.6cm

The high risk specialist took the 12w measurements and said that since 2 different people took the measurements, they could have measured differently so it's hard to determine how much it grew. So I guess I'll find out at the next u/s where it's at.

 

[Lane_Meyer]

Hi you two- I have one growing out of the back of my uterus on a stalk (ewww) that is around 8cm at last measurement, and the one covering the cervix around 10cm, plus one very small one.

 

[Melsue129]

wow... mine must have been in the worst place, jeesh... Thanks for the info... Hope everyone is doing okay...

 

[RHR]

Hi, Can I join this group too?

I've also got a fibroid which apparently is huge. At my 20 week scan they've told me i need to go back for a further scan so that they can see if it's grown again and in which direction it's growing. The hospital is hoping that it won't get in the way of bump's head when I go into labour and I'll be able to have a natural birth. However, if it's not I may have to have a C-sec which I've been told is risky.

I know by roid is on the left hand side and measures 13.8 x 7.7 x 8.5cm.

I'm not worrying at the moment about it, once I've had my other scan we'll take it from there and see what is suggested.

 

[lauren10]

Hi...thanks for joining us!
Have you had any pain with yours? I talked to a woman on this site that has one that's 10cm x 20cm, and she hasn't had complications yet (and is very near the end of her pregnancy)...so that's encouraging! I have a feeling mine will be as big or bigger than yours the next time they check. Since I can see it from the outside of my abdomen it seems to be getting bigger, but it's hard to tell what's what.

I'm thinking it wouldn't be too terrible if I HAD to have a c-section, because then it would be scheduled and I'd know my husband would be home for it. But whatever is best for the baby! I wonder why you were told a c-section would be risky? Usually it's a lot easier on the baby so they don't have to go through the trauma of the birth canal, and get out a lot faster. Just more recovery time for us unfortunately.

 

[RHR]

So far I've not had any pain and was advised if i did to contact them immediately and get advise.

I think the consultant who I saw after my scan may have been trying to make me aware of the risks involved with a c-sec. She did try to get another consultant to either speak to me or have a word with him/her but he busy talking to another couple.

I guess I'll find out more at my next scan and see what the doctor's think then. I really hope it doesn't get much bigger as I would like a natural birth if possible.

It's so encouraging to know that there are other women out there with blooming roids and have not had any problems giving birth. Hopefully we'll all be in that position. However, as long as my baby is healthy than that's all that matters at the end of the day.

 

[lauren10]

Yes I'm sure we'll all turn out just fine...but it is good to talk to others. when is your next scan RHR?

 

[Melsue129]

Welcome RHR.. Another fibriod queen!!! LOL.. good luck at your next scan... Glad its not bothering you very lucky!! I hope it stays out of the way for the baby...