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[snarkyghosts.livejournal.com]

I'm going to the doctors for this on the 16th. What are some causes for heavy prolonged irregular bleeding? I've had this happen non stop since fall progressively getting closer and closer to the point where I am bleeding more days than I am not. My lower abdomen is swollen (I cut back on salt and drank a lot of water thinking I could flush it out) and it did nothing. And what are some things I could do to boost my energy in the mean time because I am really tired from this.

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[frkyjenn.livejournal.com]

Read up on Fibroids.

Your symptoms sound a lot like mine and I have some very large fibroid tumors.

You might want to up your iron a little bit. Heavy bleeding can make you anemic. I have to take a high iron multi vitamin during my period or I can't function because I'm so tired.

[snarkyghosts.livejournal.com]

I was wondering about fibroids. I'm only skeptical because I am young.

[frkyjenn.livejournal.com]

I didn't check your profile until just now.
I was probably 24 or 25 when mine started. I just kind of blew it off as "getting older, periods change" I didn't have them diagnosed until I was 28.

*edited to add*

I just have to laugh.. I was 2 months away from graduating high school when you were born. ;-)

God I'm old

[jennifer0246.livejournal.com]

could be anything from wonky hormones to a thyroid problem to an infection. in the meantime, stay well hydrated, get enough rest, take a multivitamin and an iron supplement, and eat reasonably well. if you're bleeding more than a pad per hour or feel dizzy or lightheaded, you should seek medical attention in a more urgent fashion.

[jennifer19.livejournal.com]

Eat foods with a lot of iron because heavy, prolonged bleeding can cause anemia. See a doc ASAP if you feel dizzy, or lightheaded (i.e-ER visit). Good luck at the doc's. *hugs*