I have had chronic back/pelvic pain for 10 years only at night when i am
trying to sleep. It can be so bad i cannot sleep and have to sit up in
a chair. The pain is relieved by getting up, which means i never sleep
through the night.
I had a laparoscopy in June 2000 and was found to have many
gynecological problems and adhesions even though i have never had
previous surgery. The doctor repaired what he could and cut the
adhesions.. I had total pain relief for 4 weeks but then it returned. I
then had a total hysterectomy in Nov. and was told the adhesions had
returned and again had total pain relief for 6 weeks. 3 months later
now the pain is the same as it always was. My doctor thinks the pain
probably is not caused by the adhesions because it is only at night in a
lying down position. He thinks the temporary relief was effects from
the anesthesia. I have been through MRI's, x rays, a rheumatologist..
and numerous doctors. They cannot find any joint/bone problems. Most
of the pain i read about here is all the time, not just at night. Does
anyone else have this problem? I am desperate and in a lot of pain!
Does anyone have ideas why the adhesions were there in the first place
without any surgery? (Have had 2 natural childbirths 17 and 14 years
ago) Hope this wasn't too long and i will appreciate any feedback!!
Thanks