Last night was a sleepless one to me because of my pain, so I went to the E.R. this morning, as my family doctor is out of town. I explained I have adhesions, and told him my pain was severe, and I'm nauseated. He took some x-rays, and told me I don't have a bowel obstruction. He said I was constipated from taking Lortabs, and told me I have to get off them. I tried telling him I just started taking Coalesce, and it's helping that problem. He told me my pain was not caused from adehsions, only from being constipated, and if I'm hurting, I need an enema!!! Needless to say, my eyes are about swollen shut from crying, as when my mother came to get me, she also spoke w/ the doctor, because I wasn't being very nice. I informed her loudly, "I was told adhesions don't cause pain. They only cause bowel obstructions." She basically took the doctors side, which hurts. I know my body, and I know what's going on. I'm going to have to wait until next week when my family doctor gets back. She knows that when I tell her I'm at my limit, she believes me, and admits me to the hospital for surgery. I wanted to wait, but just can't. I was just hoping I would get an understanding doctor today. I told the nurse that the doctor has a lot to learn about adhesions.
At Wed, 2 Oct 2002, Rita Steele wrote:
>
>Sarah,
>Well said. I'll take you up on that trip to Germany,
>when you win the lottery!
>Take Care,
>Rita
>--- Sarah <sgoforth@earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Reading everyone's stories, it's just so sad. I've
>> been through all of
>> the same stuff; doctors telling me the problems are
>> in my head, although
>> with 17 sugeries, there was ALWAYS something found,
>> doctors not wanting
>> to prescribe anything strong, thinking we just want
>> drugs, etc.
>>
>> I just wish some of these doctors would have to walk
>> in our shoes for
>> just one week. That may just open up their eyes a
>> little bit!
>>
>> Everyone, take care, keep your chin up, and think
>> positive. I know at
>> times it is hard, as I'm almost at the end of my
>> rope right now. But,
>> like someone else said, at least we have each other,
>> and EVERYONE here
>> understands what we are going through. If I ever
>> win the lottery, I
>> will pay for all of you to go to Germany to have
>> surgery!!!
>>
>> Take care of yourselves,
>> Sarah
>>
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