sigmoid blockage scared to death
From: Pip (norderelk@hotmail.com)
Mon Mar 19 18:35:55 2007
I had a flexible sigmoidoscopy last week which showed that the distal
sigmoid colon was flat and the scope wouldn't go through. They suspect
adhesions from a hysterectomy 18 years ago. I've spent 3 years getting
worse with nerve pain till I'm in a wheelchair and just got a diagnosis
of trapped nerve at T12 but they now think that nerve is tethered by the
adhesions.
When I wake up my abdomen is pop pop popping as gas tries to get through
the blockage. Haven't had a BM since the scope last Wednesday. The
pain when this happens is horrific; I soak in sweat, my BP shoots up and
pain rips up my back.
I'm terrified but no one will do anything. I have to wait for a follow
up appt to have a barium enema but that could be weeks.
I rang for an emergency ambulance yesterday but they just said the pain
had caused a panic attack. Doctor just says to take paracetamol with my
oxycodone.
I now can't eat because the minute I put food in my mouth I get burning
pain across my waist, lower abdomen and all over my back and I feel
sick. Even a drink does the same.
I feel sure they are gooing to have to remove some bowel so please what
should I ask about adhesion prevention andhow long can I let this go on?
I can;t function at all and I'm scared to death.
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