'Spontaneous' Adhesions
From: Nina (jeanninemonfre@yahoo.com)
Tue Apr 22 15:19:50 2003
Started "getting sick". About 4 years ago. OB tried me on all
conceivable oral contraceptives in order to control what he anticipaited
was Endo. Then 20 months ago appetite was so poor and pelvic pain so
bad went in for Lap. He was surpriesed that instead of Endo it was
normal scar tissue. He found 3 "massive" adhesions binding my bladder
to the pelvic floor and wrapping the bowels. Problem is I had never had
previous surgeries. About 1 month later again started feeling that oh
so familiar tightness in RLQ. Went in for 3 mo F/U and he told me that
it was not possible to grow back so quickly. 6 months after Lap went
into IBS crisis and have been dependent upon Miralax daily ever since in
order to maintain bolwel function. Around the same time began having
excrutiating upper back pain that had such a crushing sensation that it
would make me sick and affect my ability to breathe. Pain would wrap
around to my chest. During the entire time flipped from one rx to
another to control growth and symptoms. 2 weeks ago went in for my
second Lap in 2 months. Results were 2 hand size adhesions that had
adhered my R and L lower bowels to the abdominal wall, and a 2 handed
size piece that wrapped from the colon, around the intestines and to the
ovarian tubules.
It is now 2 weeks post, and I am having RLQ cramping again. The other
concern is that the back pain has not really subsided since the lap. MD
at F/U appt said it is because "they had to beat me up inside" to remove
tissue and tio give it 4-6 weeks.
First question is: Is it possible for adhesions to form further up the
back where they can not find it with a lap?
Second question is MD has recommended Lupron or Merian (an IUD) or Depro
to put me into early menopause. I am 30 years old w/ the intention of
getting pregnant at some point in the future, but do not want to have to
rush into it just because of adhesions. I have no chidren yet and have
been dreaming of mine since I was 9 years old. Is artificial menopause
the common solution to spontaneous and unexplained adhesions? Until we
make a decision I continue on Miralax and Ortho
Any help would be appreciated
--
Nina