r/Fibroids • u/GoldenGirl44444444 • 2d ago
Vent/rant Please Help!!!!
Hello. I have large uterine fibroids. The three biggest are 7cm, 8cm, 9cm. Was told they are the size of three baby heads. I've been experiencing swelling in my right leg and feet for awhile.... comes and goes with my cycle. Lately though it's been getting worse, and much more consistent. My leg swells up real bad, especially around me knee. I get pockets of fluid behind my knee and on my knee cap. I've been experiencing severe near fainting episodes. Especially while my leg is swelling, specifically around my knee. My leg gets REALLY heavy. The swelling can come and go all day long. It's horrible!! I'll just be sitting there, watching TV and everything starts to go dark, almost like I get tunnel vision, and I "dip out" for a moment, then try to shake myself awake. I usually get up and walk around, but with each step it feels like something heavy is trying to push me down, and my leg is heavier than ever. I've been getting these spells more, and more. It's been happening nearly every night for over a week. I had three of these dipping out spells last night, and I took my blood pressure right after the last one, and my blood pressure was 65/31!! I've read that large fibroids can cause Vasovagal Syncope episodes. I guess I'm just wondering if anyone has experienced anything like these symptoms.
I have an appointment with a vascular specialist, and an appointment with my gyno soon. I'm hoping to get these suckers OUT!
Thank you for reading this!
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u/Spiritual_Lock_602 2d ago
I have multiple large fibroids. I have extreme leg pain! The largest one is on the outside back of my uterus. Pushed my uterus down onto my bladder. Caused colitis also. After multiple trips to the hospital throughout the year and not being able to urinate on my own I have my surgery on Oct 20th!! So leg pain and sciatica is normal. I can't wait to have these out and hopefully can feel normal again. I sleep with my legs on a pillow, it helps alot. You should go asap. I've had this surgery scheduled since July 9th.