-- NinaAt Tue, 22 Apr 2003, Kristie wrote: > >Nina...I have a neice who went through that menopause with good results. >I would like to send her your email if that is ok. >Hang in there......Kristie > >At Tue, 22 Apr 2003, Nina wrote: >> >>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 >> >-- >Let's be good to ourselves....Kristie >