> Hello to all - I've been daily reading and absorbing all info here, but
> haven't posted much about my condition. My new (and very nice) gastro
> that I first saw in November, definitely believes I have adhesions as a
> result of my 3 c sections and recent abd. hyst.
> She also wanted to rule out other issues, so we have gone through many
> tests, which of course reveal nothing to explain my pain and discomfort
> and worsening bowel problems.
>
> In late November, she started me on Nortriptyline, which seemed to help
> after a few weeks, as I was having alot of trouble sleeping due to the
> terrible pulling and stabbing pains along my rib cage. Since the end of
> December, I seem to no longer get any relief from this rx, and it also
> seems to be really affecting my sex drive, which isn't great these days
> anyways. I just feel so numb, and can't seem to have any emotion or
> feeling about it. My hubby asked me to stop taking it two days ago, as
> he is getting frustrated by this. So, today I noticed that I have cried
> almost all day, and I feel myself slipping into a dark depressive state
> again. I do think the nortriptyline was helping me not be so depressed.
>
> What to do???? My condition worsens each month, and both my doctors
> agree the next step is to talk with a surgeon who is very skilled in lap
> procedures. We have a wonderful 7 day carribbean cruise planned, and we
> leave in two weeks, and I can't even get excited about it - I'm so
> worried that I'll have major bowel problems and pain . . . I'm really
> having to watch what I eat anymore, and I never had to before!! I go
> from terribly constipated, to having diahrea for a two day span, then
> back again. The sounds from my intestines are all day long now - my
> hubby says it sounds like a pinball arcade.
>
> Thanks for letting me vent today - my heart goes out to all of you who
> are suffering.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Jill
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