Re: pain, cramping, C, D, and feeling isolated
From: DT (dt2005@comcast.net)
Tue Sep 13 20:25:54 2005
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Sue,
Get another Dr. or demand a referral to a surgeon who has experience dealine
with adhesions - do not accept no for an answer. Adhesions DO come back, we
all know that, but there ARE at least two medical interventions (Interceed
and Seprafilm) that an EXPERIENCED surgeon can try. There is plenty of
research that shows many people benefit. I was not one of the fortunate
one's three years ago when my surgeon tried but I am going to try surgery
one more time and this time try the other one.
Print out ever copy of every research article on Interceed and Seprafilm
that you can find and either give or mail them to your Dr. - then start
asking around for a surgeon people like and trust - talk to ER nurses if you
know any - family members - this group - but don't you let your Dr. tell you
she refuses to give you a referral. You cannot be denied a second opinion
(which IS what a referral can be considered). If she refuses you either
make the appointment yourself or let her know that you intend to write to
the medical board and your insurance company about her refusal to treat your
condition adequately.
Don't give up - I've been 12 years fighting and I'll NEVER go through what
I went through again. Know your rights and be strong for yourself.
--
DT
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