Fibroid Degeneration

IsItTacoTuesday

Had to go to the ER tonight because the pain meds I got from the doctor yesterday for cramping and pain wasn't putting a dent in my pain today. Yesterday doc said I had scar tissue stretching, but ER did much more thorough ultrasounds to check everything, and the pain is right at an orange sized fibroid which is probably degenerating. FTM so never been in labor but I have broken my elbow and leg, this is the worst pain I've ever been in. ER gave me stronger norco, so it works for about an hour and I can sleep for that hour...but have to wait 4 hours between doses. Warm compresses were recommended and it does help me get a little more comfortable. So off work and drugged up, neither of which I'm happy about indefinitely until pain ends. Anyone else dealt/dealing with this? Any advice? 

Swazzle

I've never dealt with anything like that but I hope you get relief soon. Sending hugs and vibes. 

wyomama0427

I have never dealt with this either but wow, that sounds miserable and I so hope that it goes away. Far far away and leaves you alone forever! Big hugs. If a warm compress works maybe you could try a warm bath? Not hot obviously, I'm. Not sure if that's allowed with fibroids? So sorry you're going through this mama! 

cmar1006

I haven't experienced this either, but I hope you get some relief!!! 

DPandMB

No experience either, but also hope you get some relief. 

zetega

This sounds awful. Hope it passes quickly!!

IsItTacoTuesday

Thanks all! I bet husband can help me in and out of a bath tonight, it may help a bit. 20 minutes until my next pill...breathing through and repeating 'you can do this!' in my head. 

MySallyGirl

I had a fibroid with my first pregnancy but didn't deal with that kind of pain.  T & P it gets better quickly!

mercury94

I'm so sorry you're going through this. It sounds awful. Praying that you lose this pain soon. 

beccam1230

Oh man.. this is terrible. I'm so sorry you're having to deal with that kind of pain. I hope it starts to improve very quickly 

mamaii

I have a fibroid too, and always dreaded about getting the pain. I am so sorry you are going through this terrible pain. Hope you feel better, sooner!

Inanigloo

That sounds awful. Hope it passes quickly and you can find some relief. 

HollyGolightly09

How terrible, I'm so sorry! Did they say that it should stop hurting so badly soon, or give you any time frame for relief? 

IsItTacoTuesday

@SSG sounds like your doctor gave you a heads up, too. I hope you stay in the clear from degeneration!

@HollyGolightly09 ER doctor last night was not very inspiring, he said I'd be in pain until I wasn't. My OB, who sent me to ER last night and wanted follow up indicated that the pain should be transient and prescribed an additional med (nsaid that is safe for 5 days until week 32) that I'll start tonight after it's picked up. If pain gets worse or I get other symptoms in that timeframe back to ER. If I don't have relief in a week I'll see a MFM specialist.

Thanks again all for the support, feeling better emotionally after hearing from my doctor today. Ready for hubby to get home from stepson's baseball practice so I can get that bath!

HollyGolightly09

@IsItTacoTuesday Maybe the new medicine will help! My mom is a nurse and she says with some pain, nsaid's will do so much more than pain medicine. So... FX!

wyomama0427

@IsItTacoTuesday I hope a bath helps!

IsItTacoTuesday

I feel like a new human today, still healing and getting my strength back but pain is down to a manageable dull ache. If this happens to you, which I do not wish on anyone, the indomethacin (nsaid) was way more effective than the narcotic (norco). Warm compresses and warm bath soak offered relief, and time for the fibroid to go through its death throws. I was down for the count in severe pain for 72 hours and can get back to some normalcy tomorrow. Not happy about having to take drugs, but that was the most excruciating pain I ever felt. 

Thanks for the kindness and support!

LosAngelesMama

@IsItTacoTuesday so glad the pain has passed! I also have a fibroid and really hope the same doesn't happen to me! It sounds truly terrible! Hope you get to enjoy your weekend! 

IsItTacoTuesday

@LosAngelesMama unfortunately there isn't a thing we can do to prevent it! I do hope you go through unscathed. Fibroids are a bear, I'm still unsure about how I'll proceed after birth. Big choices hysterectomy or myomectomy or trying the coil thing. Bleh!

mercury94

I'm so glad you got some relief.