I don't know much about Canada. But, I do know about pain management. They do help enough to give you a small bit of relief. But as all the pain blocks and epidurals go I have not had any luck. I know how you feel about the pain wiping you out. I don't seem to have the energy some days to get dressed. I am taking lortab right now with a combination of other meds and I still take that more then what the dr prescribed. he said take it every 6 hours I have to take one every 3 hours. I am suppose to go to him on the 5th of Feb. to discuss other options. Something about a pump and it dispenses meds. directly into my pelvic area. Kinda like a permanent epidural as far as I know. But I have allot of questions to ask before that happens. I hope you feel well soon and can get some relief. I know it is frustrating. But if anyone can help you in the right direction it will be the many wonderful people in the IAS. Sorry, I couldn't help you more. Here if you need a shoulder. Love, Terri -----Original Message----- From: Brenda <langloisbrenda@hotmail.com> To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com> Date: Monday, January 29, 2001 1:59 PM Subject: SO FRUSTRATED!!!!!!
>I am a 38 yr old Canadian, and I have trouble with adhesions since 1993.
>I have recently started having quite alot of pains again due to the
>adhesions and just don't seem to be getting any help. My adhesions are
>adherent to the bowel when I went and saw my gynecologist he has sent me
>to a pain management, but here in Canada it will take up to aleast a
>year and a half. Presently I am taking demerol, so releive the pain but
>can't take this any more I am very frustrated and can't seem to get a
>staright ansewer from anyone. I s there any known specialist in (Ottawa
>Canada) that can help me. I have two children and have no energy to do
>anything the pain wipes me right out please if anyone has any suggestion
>I am all ears don't know where else to turn.
>Sincerely
>Brenda
>