At Sun, 25 Feb 2001, Jann213 wrote:
>
>Late last year after I had a colonoscopy I was diagnosed with intestinal
>adhesions. During the procedure, the Dr had difficulty getting through
>the small intestine. For the past 4 years I have experienced pain in the
>upper abdomen, the left side and left pelvic area. I have had bouts of
>nausea, vomiting, diarreha and constipation. I have had Ultra sounds
>and CT scans which wer all normal. The adhesions evidently developed
>from a polypectomy I had in 1989. For several years these digestive
>problems were continually mis-diagnosed. Now I believe my problems are
>from the adhesions. My Dr's (Internist and Gastroenterologist) say that
>any surgery performed will just create additional adhesions. They also
>say I have IBS but I believe the adhesions are the culprit. I have
>altered my diet limiting carbohydrates, and absolutely no processed
>sugar as it creates gas which is the worst. I take Donatal for
>intestinal spasms. I have a BM every day, however they are soft and
>pencil thin. Drinking water and daily excercise is crucial for me. I
>have not lost any weight, as a matter of fact, I am overweight even
>though I eat very little meat, virtually no fat and no starch. This
>makes me wonder if there are absorption problems.
>
>I don't feel I have all the information that might be available. I have
>many many questions. My Dr's appear to have limited knowledge. I am
>retired and live in AZ. Any suggestions as to where I can get my
>questions answered?
>
>Questions Like:
>Once they have formed, how rapidly do they grow or spread?
>Is there a point where the growth stops?
>How can the extent of their growth or spread be determined?
>Should I be concerned that they may be attached to other organs?
>Could they be the cause of abdominal distension (when no gas is present
>and BM's are regular) because of the
>extra tissue that has formed?
>What is the prognosis for people with abdominal adhesions or is there
>one?
>Are there suggestions for living with and successfully managing
>adhesions?
>
>Sorry to be so long-winded. I am new at this.