Re: Scar Tissue Systoms
From: Bernard, Stephanie (sbernard@hdrinc.com)
Wed Sep 18 13:13:00 2002
Being that you have had previous abdominal surgeries, it could possible
be adhesions (scar tissue). And, unfortunately, adhesions do not
usually show up on tests. As far as not having the 'classic signs' as
your doctor stated, I'm proof that anyone can get it. Two years ago I
was having chronic pain in my pelvic region (no backache, constipation,
etc.). And, like most people, go to the doctor to get test after test
which didn't show anything other than an ovarian cyst which was small
enough for the doctors to not be concerned with (golf ball size).
However, to that date, I had undergone zero abdominal surgeries! When
my doctor had no other answers, he did laparoscopy and found that I did
indeed have adhesions. After removing the adhesions and draining the
cyst, I was pain free for two years. Beginning in July of this year,
the pain has returned. So now I'm back to square one with undergoing
the typical tests to determine if something else is wrong before I'm
taken for a second laparoscopic surgery. Not sure if this will help or
not, but thought I would throw in my two cents!
-----Original Message-----
From: Charlie [mailto:Grandmabrat3@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 1:57 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
Subject: Scar Tissue Systoms
Can some one please help me? What are the systoms of pelvic scar tissue?
I have had awfull pain in my pelvic area for several months.
It goes from just below my bellybutton in a strip about 2 inches wide
down to my pubic bone and all the way across my pelvic area.It starts
burning at times and feels like someting is pulling the skin apart
inside. I have had Pap,ultra sound, CT scan,X-ray,pelvic exams.All test
show nothing unusal. Hurts to have sex or pelvic exam.I do not have
constapation or any problems voiding.My back does not hurt.I have had
gallbladder removed and hystrectomy over the years.I can't go to work I
can't be on my feet for very long and I am getting very discouraged and
depressed.The pain meds. do not help, I have been to the ER 3 time in
the last 4 weeks while Dr. was running test 1 test a week.Dr. thinks
it might be scar tissue but says I don't have the classic signs. Can
anyone help me with what the classic signs are? Are all scar tissue
systoms the same?
Thank You.
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Charlie
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