Re: My letter to the editor :-)

From: Laura (sweetiepie42055423@yahoo.com)
Wed Sep 18 00:34:06 2002


At Tue, 17 Sep 2002, Browkenwing wrote: >
>"National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness week"
>is September 23-29th There are many invisible
>illnesses but a condition known as Adhesion Related
>Disorders (ARD) is one that affects thousands. Adhesions are
>bands of scar tissue that form inside the body and are
>caused by past surgeries, infections, disease or
>trauma. Some patients are prone to this and others are
>not. The path of chronic pain is often unrecognized by doctors,
>undetected by all non-invasive tests [except by laproscope]
>and the patients credibility is questioned.
> A cycle of loneliness, frustration, pain and
>seeking relief begins. If the adhesions cause a bowel
>obstruction, a medical emergency, the patient "is"
>believed and surgery is performed. Surgery to relieve
>pain often results in formation of more adhesions. The
>vicious cycle starts again. Many doctors are hesitant
>to treat patients or even prescribe pain medication.
>Adhesions can cause a constant ripping, tugging,
>pulling, relentless agony. If the patient "looks well"
>it is hard for some to take her/him pain seriously.
>Take notice, medical professionals and others ,this
>invisible disease can be a silent "killer". Many
>patients have irreversible damage.
> I live this vicious cycle because of several surgeries

>I suffer from chronic abdomen/back pain, severe weight loss
>and the inability to care for myself and my family. We are also
>on public assistance because my husband lost his job trying to
>take care for us. ARD has destroyed our lives. I have been rejected
>and emotionally abused by countless medical professionals and hospitals
>so Please remember the people who suffer with chronic pain and give them
>the respect they so rightfully deserve. For more information on ARD
>please visit http://www.bombobeach.com or adhesions.org.
> Thank-You
>
>You are more then welcome to use this to help you write
>a letter but you will need to change it some to make it
>your story! You are all in my prayers for a comfy day!
>
>--
>THERE ARE BLESSINGS IN EVERYTHING
>Blessings come in many guises
>That God alone in Love devises,
>And sickness which we Dread so much
>Can bring a very "healing Touch"-
>For often on the "WINGS OF PAIN"
>The Peace we sought before in vain
>Will come to us with "Sweet Surprise"
>For God is merciful and wise-
>And through long hours of Tribulation
>God gives us time for Meditation,
>And NO sickeness can be counted Loss
>That teaches us to "Bear Our Cross"
> By ~Helen Steiner Rice~
> _
> (\O/)
> (/ \)
> / \
> /_____\
>GOD BLESS MY ADHESION FAMILY
> ~Browkenwing~
>

That was a great letter. I hope your effort's bring the much needed awareness that this need's.


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