The 1st Twitter chat moderated by Meredith from www.empoweredmochapatient.com
Storified by Meredith H. · Thu, Jan 24 2013 19:27:33
Participation in my 1st chat was pretty lite, but as with anything, there is a learning curve. Please check out the transcript below. There are some links to resources included as well. I welcome all questions, comments and suggestions you have about fibroids or any other topics of interest for future Twitter chats.
#UFchat Welcome to the chat everyone. I’m Meredith Hurston your moderator and today’s topic is uterine fibroids.
#UFchat Thank you for joining us this evening, please introduce yourself and share what you would like to get out of the conversation.
#UFchat Q-1 What diagnostic test or procedure have you had to determine that you have fibroids? When answering, refer to the question A-1
#UFchat A-1 I was 1st diagnosed by a pelvic ultrasound a few years ago when I was having cycle irregularities. US's are pretty painless :-)
#UFchat Q-2 What treatment options have you used that provided relief of your fibroid symptoms? When answering, refer to the question A-2
#Ufchat A-2 my pain was well controlled with Aleve, but because of the size, I recently had a laproscopic myomectomy to remove the fibroid.
#UFchat Q-3 Are you hesitant to seek treatment for your fibroids? What would make you feel at ease? When answering, refer to question w/ A-3
#UFchat A-3 like most people, I was afraid to have surgery & delayed as long as possible. I did speak with friends who helped ease my worry
#UFchat Q-4 Have you considered or used alternative medicine/diet to treat your fibroids? Was it successful? When answering, use A-4
#UFchat as the chat winds down, here's a handy fact sheet on uterine fibroids http://ow.ly/h6YGO
#UFchat See link for more info on managing pain associated with fibroids. For severe cramps/pain, contact your Ob/Gyn. http://ow.ly/h6YRL
#UFchat Scientific studies have not confirmed the effects of dietary changes on fibroids, but it is widely advocated. http://ow.ly/h6YXD
@EmpowerMochaPt red meat, chicken, processed foods, dairy have lots of estrogen which contribute #UFchat
#UFchat For more info on acupuncture & other alternative treatment options, see link. http://ow.ly/h6ZeP
#UFchat Thanks to all who followed the chat this evening! Please send me your questions or suggestions for future topics. Be well!
