Fibroids and gas

[DebbyLB]

I am 41 and I have been having bad periods and bad cramps for years.  I recently had a sonogram done and found out that I have a Submucosal Fibroid.  My Dr. has referred me to an OBGYN Dr.   While I am waiting for my appointment I have been doing a lot of reading on the internet about these types of fibroids and their symptoms, but I am wondering if gas can be a symptom of fibroids.  I have found nothing that references this, but, for the past few years I have been suffering from a lot of gas daily.  I never used to get gas no matter what I ate. I eat right and exercise everyday. I have even tried changing my diet and nothing has relieved this problem.  I am wondering if fibroids can have anything to do with this.  In all the reading I have done, I have seen nothing that says this could be a symptom.  Does anyone know if this could be a symptom of Fibroids?  I also am wondering about leg aches.   I get such bad leg aches at night and the only thing that relieves this is sleep.  I read about Fibroids and leg pains but I don’t have the pains, just aches.  Does anyone know if these are possible symptoms?

[nul321]

I don't know anything fibroids, but I have had gas symptoms from an ovarian cyst as well as many other symptoms. I had a uterine polyp removed, but I don't think I would have known I had it except for some irregular periods. Most of my symptoms were from the cyst. I think fibroids can cause some of these symptoms maybe.

[DebbyLB]

Thanks for your reply.
On my U/S I also showed a large cyct on my ovary and multiple nabothian cysts in the cervix, but the Dr. (well she was an assistant) said they were nothing to worry about and that the ovary cyst is probably gone already.   My appointment with an OBGYN is next week, hopefully I will get some answers then.

[nul321]

If you're having symptoms, they may not be gone or you may have new cysts or they may have ruptured which can cause more trouble. Nabothian cysts are different, I posted a link on them, I think they are caused by pregnancy/childbirth and aren't anything to worry about usually. Ovarian cysts can and do cause all sorts of symptoms, if people haven't experienced this themselves they will usually tend to downplay it. If you're lucky, you're asymptomatic, but I guess if you turn out to have cancer, it's better to be symptomatic as a warning.

I know now, from having this one diagnosed, that I had one about two years ago that was also symptomatic. I had stomach pain/nauseau, lots of gas(constant and severe for a 24 hour period: I usually have gas anyway from ibs, but this was/is excessive and increased), pain in ovary and back area and leg, frequent urination, and general malaise. The pain wasn't as bad so I never went to see what was wrong.

This time I was missing periods in conjunction with all the other symptoms so they were diagnosed. I also went through another period of almost constan pain on my right ovary with severe constipation during periods, but nothing showed up on ultrasound. Unless they are doing continual ultrasound they won't know for sure what's going on and even then, my doctor said they never know what they are going to find for sure until they do surgery.
I have suspected for a while now that my right ovary may be adhered to other structures/organs and I suppose if I have a laparoscopy eventually I will find out.

[DebbyLB]

I had a friend who had some really bad pain in her ovaries (she had had a hysterectomy a few years earlier) her Dr’s did a U/S and could not find anything wrong. She took a lot of tests, she even had a colonoscopy. She had a lot of frustration with her Dr’s, they made her feel as if the pain was in her head. The Dr’s finally did an exploratory surgery and found that her ovary had attached itself to the colon. They removed her ovaries and she is doing great.

[martymc]

I had multiple symptoms including gas and bloating.  I had multiple fibroids plus a 13 cm mass on my right overy and nodules on my left.  Everything has been removed and feeling great. Results came back with nothing to worry about.

[DebbyLB]

Thanks for the reply.  So glad you are doing well!!
I see the Dr. tomorrow, hoping for some answers and eventually some relief.  

[Angie_G]

Debby,
I am scheduled to have a hysterectomy next month.  I was wondering about the excessive gas and bloating I am experiencing.  I thought it was something I was eating until I read this post. I am waiting for my Dr's assistant to call me back for an appointment and I am going to mention this to them.  I never knew gas could be associated with fibroids, then again, I have never had a fibroid problem until now.  

[Donaldson]

Hi,
I'm 48 and have had Ovarian Cysts in the past that have grown large and even ruptured. Doctors were not concerned in the past as there appeared to be no excess solid growth.  Today I have returned from the OBGYN, with the results that I know have a complex Cyst on my left ovary that is both a solid mass and fluid/particulate filled. This time I have extreme gas and a pinching pain where my ovary is, the OBGYN said it was the cyst causing the gas. As I have never had children, my risk for Cancer is higher and I'm a bit worried, as I have never had this much pressure or gas.
The doctor says he can just wait and monitor if it grows in the next three months, or we can schedule a Laproscopy procedure and just remove the whole cyst and ovary and at that time test for Cancer.

In todays day and age, can you not test for Cancer markers? Shoyuld I be doing something other than waiting?  Opon asking my OBGYN what would happen if the cyst ruptures, he simply said I would have discomfort till the fluids re-absorbed butthen likely the ote rproblems would go away.   Should I be getting a second opinion?

I'm a bit worried, anyone else in the same situation.

[lov4beagles]

Hi I'm 42, I also have bad periods and have all my life which includes: heavy bleeding, bloating, alot of gas, urge to urinate frequently, cramps, bleeding between periods, deep stabbing pains during/after sexual intercourse, constipation and pain on my left lower pelvic area during bowel movements (during menstruation). I went to see my general Dr. recently and she set me up for an transvaginal ultrasound. The results reveled that I have a cyst on my left ovary, a fibroid in my uterus & my uterus is reverted backwards. My general Dr. then referred me to a OB/GYN
              My first apt. (was Dec.5th) the OB/GYN took a biopsy of the inner lining of my uterus to check for cancer (which doesn't run in my family) but it's what she needed to do to possibly rule out cancer, especially since I'm more susceptible due to never becoming pregnant. She also had prescribed me with medication to help stop my bleeding that I've been having between my periods. The OB/GYN had pre-diagnosis me with endometriosis as well do to my symtoms (which is hereditory by very close relations-sister, mother or aunts).
              We also talked about me having a full hystorectomy removing everything. Since birth control methods didn't work a few years back. I have another apt. Dec. 19th to go over the results of my biopsy and to schedule my hystorectomy. My mother has had the same symtoms  all her life and had a hystorectomy when she was 41 and said it was the best decision she had every made. She had a much better relaxing life after having a hystorectomy. So I'm really looking forward to a much better life and hope I can have the hystorectomy ASAP. I'm so fed up with all this discomfort. And I'm sure you are too!

I hope this information has helped any of you

[jann15]

i have horrendous gas and it makes my stomache hurt after i eat, its constant for 2 years. so yes gas does go along with fibroids!!! don't let your doctor tell you different! i am done with all this pain, i'm getting a hysterectomy this summmer! good luck hope you get better i would'nt wish this on anyone!...jan.

[D1203]

I am real gassy. I see the doctor tomorrow to see if I have ovarian cysts or fibroids? I have had ovarian cysts in the past. I'm 41 and trying to conceive for the first time.