WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2000: Re: Post Myomectomy Question

Re: Post Myomectomy Question

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 3 Dec 2000 22:21:09 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 3 Dec 2000, Markay wrote: >
>Almost 7 weeks ago I had a myomectomy - took out five fibroids - 2
>pretty good sized ones. I was hurting 24/7 for several months before
>the surgery, so already I'm WAY better than I was - actually 3 days post
>surgery I was WAY better. Now, I'm having my second period and notice
>that I'm hurting/cramping a lot more than my pre-fibroid periods. I'm
>assuming that is because I'm not fully healed yet, but was wondering how
>long it might be before I know what my new normal is. My biggest
>fibroid was on the front side of my uterus and went all the way through
>inside to outside (about grapefruit size) in case that makes a
>difference. I almost feel guilty asking this question, as I could
>definitely live with this if it turns out this is the new normal!
>
>Thanks so much for y'all's help. You just don't know what a help this
>site has been to me through this whole process!!
>
>--
>Markay
>

Markay

With fibroids that big, it may be several months before things shake out. Take lots of aleve and advil/nuprin. This will help that crampy pain. Good Luck

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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