>----- Original Message -----
From: "Joanna" <quinn1113@hotmail.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS"
<adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 1:28 PM
Subject: New to the Forum , I write this while in the hospital....
> I found this forum today when I was searching to learn more about
> adhesions. I have spent all morning reading your posts, I am amazed, I
> never thought I would find people whose stories mirror my own so
> closely, it was such a relief, I don't even know how to explain it.
>
> I am currently in the hospital for what seems to be the billionth time.
> I am 26 years old and have had surgeries to remove my gallbladder,
> ovary, appendix and also surgery for endometriosis. Every 6 months to a
> year since then I have these random bouts of extreme pain, I go into the
> hospital, they run tests that don't find anything and release me with
> their hands up in resignation. I have been in this time since Friday
> evening with vomiting, diarreah, and the most terrible pain. The doctor
> this morning discussed adhesions with me and although there isn't a
> complete blockage, discussion partial blockages and what adhesions can
> do. Right now she is using mineral oil to try to dislodge any food that
> might be caught in gas pockets with these adhesions and soothe the
> stomach. I have not eaten any solid food in 7 days and have been on IV
> since I came in on Friday. I have been so anxious I know I am making it
> worse.
>
> The only thing that has calmed me through this was to read your stories
> and glean information from other's experiences. If anyone has any
> suggestions for natural pain medicine (no narcotics) or any types of
> questions I should be sure to ask my doctor, or any doctors in the
> Southern CT area that they are really impressed with, or any good
> books/articles they have come across...please let me know!
>
> Thank you all so much for being here, I had no idea there was a place
> for people like me.
>
> -Joanna
>