-- -----Original Message----- From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org] On Behalf Of Karen Steward Sent: Friday, May 16, 2003 10:06 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS Subject: Re: Can Dr.'s admit to ARD? Hi Connie, Dr. Kruschinski will answer your questions if you e mail him. Many doctors ignore or do not think adhesions are causing you problems, so don't be surprised by his unbelief! I know you are aware of Melissa's history. I took her to countless doctors, especially gastro's and ob/gyn's.......not a one of them ever mentioned adhesions. When I would ask about endometriosis, I was told that was not her problem either. I had to figure it all out on my own. I finally ignored what the doctors were saying and just began researching. After all, she was still sick and we were just running around the same tree day in and day out, year end, year out....(upper/lower gi's, colonoscopies, etc). ....that was all that was ever offered.......oh yeah, they always offered an antidepressant too!!! Melissa was told over and over her pain was IBS...(this became the diagnosis after 6 or 7 different gastro's argued over Crohn's). I decided IBS stands for "I be sick"..........and it should be IBSATDDKW.... .. for "I be sick and the doctors don't know why" ........well, guess what.....since the adhesions are now gone.....Melissa no longer has IBS nor IBSATDDKW!!!! Dr. Kruschinski knew why she was sick! Adhesions!! I am so sorry you are in pain and desperate for answers. I can only give you our experience...... Best wishes to you, Karen -------Original Message------- From: adhesions@adhesions.org Date: Friday, May 16, 2003 09:24:00 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS Subject: Can Dr.'s admit to ARD? I went to visit my gastointestinal doctor to discuss my lastest GI series. His explaination was the xray showed adhesions, but the pain in my bowels-- were IBS. Why does't he believe adhesions are causing this pain and irregular bowels. He never mentioned ARD. I also have an ulcer that cannot be treated with medication only surgery. So he said he was sorry and when it gets worse call my surgeron. Does any one know if Dr. K in Germany can cut out uclers from the intestines? Someone Please reply. Connie.