I have been getting my stomach "zapped" once a week for the past four weeks in an effort to shrink the size of my uterine fibroid. This is a naturopathic treatment that involves an electronic box with frequency adjuster, cords that extend out from the box into electrode-covered gloves and a cup of water.
Sounds odd and scary, huh? Well, the first time it is -- a little.
But I don't feel a thing when I get the procedure done. The worst part is actually when the doctor dips the gloves in the cold water and it touches my stomach. Yikes! She does that a couple of times during my half-hour treatment, along with frequency adjustments by turning the knobs on the box.
I am not sure if this will shrink my fibroid very much. This technique is supposed to yield better results for patients dealing with endometriosis. However, I figured it was worth a shot! I will know if it worked once I am done doing other phases of my treatment & I get another ultrasound done (probably 2 more months).
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Hi Terri -- great question! I am currently considering two options. One is a myomectomy. This is where the surgeon would have to cut open my uterus and remove the fibroid. Because of the type of fibroid I have (partially intramuscular and subserosal), my doctor said he would not even consider doing the procedure laproscopically. I am also considering MRI-guided ultrasound surgery. I am currently waiting for the requisition to get an MRI done to see if I am a candidate to do this.
April 25, 2009 - 11:29amThis Comment
What kind of surgery are you considering if this treatment doesn't work?
April 24, 2009 - 7:59pmThis Comment
Oops! I forgot to mention that! It is called microcurrent. My next option is surgery, so I wanted to try this first.
April 18, 2009 - 4:07pmThis Comment
I'm curious, what is this method called? (what is the name of the machine?) Thanks!
April 18, 2009 - 2:09pmThis Comment