> From: adhesions@adhesions.org
> [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org] On Behalf Of
> Rebecca Mitchell
> Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 11:00 PM
> Subject: Re: Request for doctor in Oklahoma
>
> Hi Sam,
>
> After surgery #32 I eventually had to stop working.
> I am 38 and on Medical
> Disability through my employer. I do work from home
> with photography and
> printing, but only when my pain allows me. Still in
> a lot of pain most
> times. I to do not like taking pain meds but
> sometimes it is unavoidable. I
> don't no of any programs in OK, but you may want to
> check into a physical
> therapy via water exercise in an heated pool. The
> water does not make you
> work out like normal PT. The water does most of the
> work for you, while the
> nerves and muscles are relaxed by the heated pool. I
> was referred by a Pain
> Management doctor, who to me was heaven sent. Some
> Health clubs have what's
> called a medical membership and some insurances
> cover it. Also, for meds
> try Xanaflex it's a muscle relaxer but it sometimes
> helps my pain (makes you
> sleepy so I only take it at night).
>
> I had a total Hysterectomy at 24 which was due to
> chronic endometriosis and
> adhesions all at the same time, now the adhesions
> adhear to my bowel,
> bladder, pelvic side wall, urether and anything else
> it pleases. I know it
> difficult for you but hang in there. I hope this
> info helps.
>
>
> Rebecca