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Searching for any info to ease the discomfort of uterine fibroids.

I researched this as well and read lots about flax. I take ground flax daily in cereal or a flax oil capsule. Has been helpful for me.

How much flax did you use? Did it shrink the fibroids or just lessen the discomfort. I have abdominal swelling as well and at times bladder issues from the swelling. It’s more so the weakness in my thighs and general uterus aches that I’m tired of.

Have you discussed this with your primary care provider and/or OBGyn? I would recommend doing that, if you have not already done so.

Yes - I have and the solution is a hysterectomy - was just wondering if anyone had found another solution prior to the hysterectomy! On another note: the hysterectomy is months away!

Start doing castor oil packs, look it up on YouTube

You could research lady's mantle. It may shrink fibroids. It is a very safe herb, although a person should always be careful with any herb if they are taking any medications, are pregnant or breastfeeding.  
 
This site will give other ideas that you can try while you are waiting, including diet, stress reduction, exercise & herbal suggestions closer to the bottom.  
https://www.birthsongbotanicals.com/blogs/birth-song-blog/uterine-fibroids  
 
You may wish to see what Rosemary Gladstar and/or Susun Weed may have to say as well. They are experienced herbalists specializing in women's care. They may have some odd ideas in some areas, but their herbal knowledge is solid. Aviva Romm is also a good resource. She is a midwife & MD.  
 
Hysterectomy comes with its own problems, often including prolapse. It's worth checking other options out if you can avoid the surgery at all.  
 
Hedleys sells a few herbs and Sobey's Extra used to sell St. Francis Herb Farms tinctures. I have no idea what they might have available, although for optimal liver function, which is important to help heal the body, Hedleys should have dandelion & burdock root.

I found that applying heat patches to the area, like icy hot or something similar, combined with a couple Alieve helped a lot. Also, and I don’t know why, cranberry almond crunch cereal. This were just daily remedies. After my first pregnancy it took 8 years for the discomfort to return.

Thank you all for your suggestions, I really appreciate having other ideas to try! I get pressure and very heavy feelings in the lower abdomen, bladder weakens when this happens as well as my legs get weak! When I looked up the Castor Oil packs, I found a Fibroid clinic in the USA, I might call for an appointment!