Re: chronic adhesions
From: Malina (fluffmommie@yahoo.com)
Mon Aug 26 18:41:35 2002
At Mon, 26 Aug 2002, Lynn Creacy wrote:
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>At Mon, 26 Aug 2002, Malina wrote:
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>>I have had a total of seven abdominal surgeries in the last five years.
>>Three of which are laproscopy. I have the most bizarre problems ( but I
>>seem to be feeling now not so bizarre). In several posts my symptoms
>>are described in detail !!! From bowel pain and inability to go to the
>>restroom to nausea and emotional ups and downs. Doctors that I have
>>been to seem to think that it is impossible for a person to produce so
>>many adhesions in a short time. For me after about six months I start
>>all over with the same problems. I am only 29 and can't see having
>>parts of my intestines taken out. Is there nothing out there to help?
>>My last laproscopy was in Feb. and I see My gyn. In 3 days. I feel
>>like there is nobody who can answer my questions. If anyone has advice
>>to help I would greatly appreciate it Thanks Malina Ranard
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>Malina,
>I have been told that I have IBS and the constipation is mainly due to
>the medications that I have to take for the adhesions and back problems.
>I have severe abdominal pain until I have a bowel movement which is very
>very painful too. I have been diagnosed with internal hemroids also. I
>usually have a bowel movement about once every two weeks. I am trying
>some new herbal stuff and will let you know if it works. Usually I have
>to resort to laxatives(about 3-4 at a time before I have any type of
>response. Hope this helps-Lynn Creacy
Lynn
I have similar bowel problems. I had a scope done and Dr. said he
found nothing . But 3 months later I had surgery and had a 3 inch
section of intestines that was smashed flat so it's hard to believe
anything he said. But I have not resorted to laxatives yet. I am
afraid to get started on them. I think I'm in denial!!! I usually get
to the point of 2-3 weeks without going. Thats irritable bowel syndrome
HA HA . But over the 4th of July I took a trip to the local ER ( I
think they know me by name) with severe spasms in my neck from a two
hour pressure release. I thought I was having a stroke!! your body will
do way more imbarrassing things than your kids. I hope there is some
solution somewhere. Thanks
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