At Tue, 12 Feb 2002, Heather wrote:
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>Hello all...I've read many of your postings and related to many. I have
>had 2 laparoscopies with lysis of adhesions in Sep 99 and Aug 00. The
>first experience I went through the whole gammet of tests with no
>apparent findings, until finally the GI I was seeing recommended I see
>my OB-GYN to discuss possible endometriosis. After the first scope
>adhesions were found and removed..along with very, very
>hyperperastalsis. Not a year later...the pain returned. Then the
>second scope came with again lysis of adhesions however, the recovery
>turned into a nightmare for me, as in the recovery room, I experienced
>uncontrolled shaking and ended up being diagnosed with seizures (WHICH I
>AM HAPPY TO NOW SAY WAS NOT THE CASE..the neurologist was completely
>wrong. I ended up on Dilantin and became toxic on it..thus ending up
>back in the hospital for treatment of that. It ended up being a 2 month
>recovery and loss of my job for excessive absenteeism. So...as for
>today, I have been having pain for the past 3 weeks, with it getting
>worse. I have that sharp, stabbing pain in my right lower quadrant,
>constant cramps, and abdominal distention. I also experience pain with
>intercourse. I am 90% sure that the adhesions are back and I know
>what's going to happen next...however I am very scared!
>I guess I am just in need of venting my frustrations to those who
>understand and also was wondering if anyone has had any tests done,
>other than a scope, that have shown adhesions or if anyone has any great
>advice on what has worked for you to help stay pain free for a long
>period of time. Thanks for reading this. Heather.