Thanks....I only have one fibroid, not very big. I really don't believe it is that, especially since my body started retaining water (swollen breasts), a week before now, which was a week early, but a fibroid wouldn't cause that. (I don't think)...sounds hormonal.
My doc was out today, I have to wait until tomorrow to talk to her. The brown staining has stopped (for now), so who knows.
Thanks again, so much, You are all very kind for your advice.
Val