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I am having pregnancy symptoms, and don't know how it's possible.
I had a partial hysterectomy 11 yrs. ago, and my husband is fixed. I don't know why I have been all of the sudden having cravings, mood swings, movement under my ribs, and even a little spotting. There is no way humanly possible I could be pregnant. I feel something strange moving at times, but I am too afraid to go to the doctor, cause I don't want to be told it's a tumor. But even scarier would be him saying you are pregnant. Could this maybe be something else not to worry about? I am 33 yrs. old, and my baby is 11. What do you think?
Awww.... gosh, A., I was thinking of you today! I've been feeling kind of wiped out this week, but I kept thinking that while I have time (and Katie cleared some space on her little Flip Video camera!...) I really need to put together a demo regarding that exercise for adhesions (remember, I started one about a year ago but the camera didn't have enough memory or something like that... but I still have the beginning of it and it is hysterical! I just kept disolving into laughter!)
Then I see this post:)
It's about time I kept my promise!
Mary
Then I see this post:)
It's about time I kept my promise!
Mary
Oh Mary here I am looking for answers as to have a hyster or not and I am reading all of your insightful posts and they make me smile. You are the best :)
One more thing... the cravings and the mood swings and again, the spotting could all be related to a less than optimal balance of Estrogen, particularly Estradiol (I just wrote on a thread a few minutes ago on this forum and if you don't see it, go to my 'posts' section on my profile page to find the post)....... The spotting would be happening because the hormones are low and not keeping the vaginal area moist and supple. Some women, even if they are at a good level regarding hormone replacement, need a vaginal cream containing estradiol to help with this. You didn't say whether you had your ovaries or not, but even if you do, they can start to work less than well after a partial hysterectomy due to a problem with blood supply to the ovaries. Estradiol effects over 400 bodily functions in a woman. The three problems you mentioned indicates that this area needs to be considered.
So... hormones and maybe adhesions. Both things can be helped.
Take care,
Mary
So... hormones and maybe adhesions. Both things can be helped.
Take care,
Mary
Hi, I agree with remar and I encourage you to see a doctor about this, too. As we all know, doctors have seen so many different things in their practice that they would not consider anything silly. Seeing a doctor about this can put your fears to rest. We all also know that once you start to worry about something, that worry can take on a life of its own!
I wanted to say, though, that I wondered if some adhesions might be bothering you. Adhesions form when our body is healing after a surgery and a large percentage of women are not bothered by the adhesions (scar tissue) but sometimes adhesions can be very bothersome. My husband had an adhesion years and years ago... the doctor was ready to remove his appendix and my husband insisted there was something pulling and tugging inside and even tho it was near the appendix, he felt it had nothing to do with the appendix. Sure enough, about two hours before they were going to prep him, he felt a "POP" inside and all of the pain was gone. Indeed it had been an adhesion (we all get them as we get older as if our bodies were being 'glued' together, but after any abdominal surgery adhesions/scar tissue is going to form.
The reason I wanted to mention this also is that adhesions are rarely seen upon examination including x-rays and such. Mine were found only because they were collapsing the colon and I was pretty miserable during a colonoscopy as the bands were being popped because of the scope. I chose to continue with the procedure since the doc asked if I wanted to stop, and I got some relief from my many stomach issues. I found a way to get rid of the adhesions and I describe the procedure I used in a journal article on my profile page. If you think it might be an adhesion, though, check with your doctor to make sure it's okay to do this deep massage type of exercise. Again... there's that chant, right? Go to the doctor.... Please! But do mention the adhesion issue. I was told there was nothing that could be done for them short of surgery in which case MORE adhesions would grow. I proved that comment wrong. I have been adhesion and pain free for about 8 years now.
As far as the spotting... could dryness be causing this? I have had a few occasions where this has happened to me, but only two to three times in 11 years. So, yes... you want to find out what's going on and please remember that knowledge is power and you will feel better once you find out what you need to do to feel well again and worry-free!
Hope this helps. Stay in touch.
Mary
I wanted to say, though, that I wondered if some adhesions might be bothering you. Adhesions form when our body is healing after a surgery and a large percentage of women are not bothered by the adhesions (scar tissue) but sometimes adhesions can be very bothersome. My husband had an adhesion years and years ago... the doctor was ready to remove his appendix and my husband insisted there was something pulling and tugging inside and even tho it was near the appendix, he felt it had nothing to do with the appendix. Sure enough, about two hours before they were going to prep him, he felt a "POP" inside and all of the pain was gone. Indeed it had been an adhesion (we all get them as we get older as if our bodies were being 'glued' together, but after any abdominal surgery adhesions/scar tissue is going to form.
The reason I wanted to mention this also is that adhesions are rarely seen upon examination including x-rays and such. Mine were found only because they were collapsing the colon and I was pretty miserable during a colonoscopy as the bands were being popped because of the scope. I chose to continue with the procedure since the doc asked if I wanted to stop, and I got some relief from my many stomach issues. I found a way to get rid of the adhesions and I describe the procedure I used in a journal article on my profile page. If you think it might be an adhesion, though, check with your doctor to make sure it's okay to do this deep massage type of exercise. Again... there's that chant, right? Go to the doctor.... Please! But do mention the adhesion issue. I was told there was nothing that could be done for them short of surgery in which case MORE adhesions would grow. I proved that comment wrong. I have been adhesion and pain free for about 8 years now.
As far as the spotting... could dryness be causing this? I have had a few occasions where this has happened to me, but only two to three times in 11 years. So, yes... you want to find out what's going on and please remember that knowledge is power and you will feel better once you find out what you need to do to feel well again and worry-free!
Hope this helps. Stay in touch.
Mary
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