Anyone with degenerated fibroid?

Sorry honey I haven't but hope you're feeling better soon!

 

Not heard of that before, hope you're back to normal soon

 

Heya

I'd never heard of this before so went and did a bit of reading up on it. Found this

Q: What can happen to a fibroid in pregnancy to make it painful? Can embolization be used during pregnancy?

A: Embolization is NEVER used in pregnancy, even if the fibroid becomes painful. Any possibility of pregnancy is an absolute contra-indication to the procedure. The treatment of a painful fibroid in pregnancy is rest and pain-medication. It tends to quiet down quickly.

There is, however, an interesting comparison between embolization and the "Painful Pregnancy Fibroid." A painful fibroid in pregnancy is often due to something called "Red Degeneration" - which occurs in about 10% of fibroids. It happens when - because of the stimulation of pregnancy hormones - the fibroid enlarges very quickly and outgrows its blood supply. The central area of the fibroid degenerates - much the way a fibroid does after embolization. The difference appears to be that the process is much less complete in "Red Degeneration" than in "Embolization". Later on, fibroids which have undergone Red Degeneration - may re-grow. Embolized fibroids never grow again.

Taken from here

I also found a heap more along similar lines.

Hopefully you are able to take pain relief, even if only paracetamol and lots of rest. Can you prop yourself up with pillows in a comfy position to rest? What else did your GP or MW say about it?

I really do hope it passes for you soon. I can't offer much else other than these

Feel free to drop me a PM if you want to talk more I shall drop one to you later, just life has been hectic of late. Lots to catch up on and sorry I've been so slow getting back to you.