Re: sigmoid blockage scared to death
From: vhamm01@comcast.net
Sun Mar 25 21:24:12 2007
Dear Tracy:
I suffer from adhesions and take narcotics for pain. I have found that by taking a capsule of flaxseed oil every morning and night, I can avoid constipation.
This is a natural remedy. I have also heard that capsules of vitamin E can also work.
Good luck!
-Val
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From: "IAS Admin (Tracy)" <tracy.joslin@adhesions.org>
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> Sender: leenoga@cfl.rr.com (Ms Lee)
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> Subject: Re: sigmoid blockage scared to death
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> >I haven't even been given any advice on how to
> >manage my diet to prevent a complate blockage. My own research says low
> >fibre, low residue but while taking opiates for teh pain, how on earth
> >do I avoid constipation when I'm not supposed to take laxatives or
> >softeners?
>
> Just went thru this identical confusion. For years Docs had me on low
> residue and low fiber diet for almost 13 years. I suffered chronic
> partial bowel obstructions and 1 complete obstruction.
>
> A new Doctor put me on HIGH fiber and HIGH residue, stool softener and a
> gentle natural laxative at bedtime...and I am all sorted out and
> managed. I also take 5 Perocet a day and this diet was given to offset
> the opiate effects. Much to my surprise, this high fiber low carb diet
> has stopped the unpredictable diarrhea blow-outs, as well as
> constipation and most important the chronic obstructions. I found that
> meat was a binder and the Doctor had told me carbs are binders..so I eat
> fresh vegetables, fruit and specific high fiber foods.
>
> It takes getting used to the volumn of stool this produces, but it
> regulated me and NO obstructions. For years I avoided fiber and
> ruffage, what a mistake that was...
>
> My history is extensive adhesions, 8 surgeries last one in 1994, I will
> NOT have any more unless life or death. I also have small bowel to
> large bowel fistula's [holes that connect them causing digestion to
> shortcut] a complication of adhesion surgery. I am considered,
> "in-operable".
>
> I also last year was treated for "Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome" due to
> medical mismanagement of my adhesion disease. We are so traumatized by
> the fear of obstructions, the overwhelming pain often NOT managed, hurt
> and disgust from non-believing Doctors..and chronic desparation for help
> and hope to teach us to manage our hell....
>
> Finally, in 2006....the diet change made a HUGE difference, my pain is
> managed and I have regained quality of life and do not have to worry
> where the closest bathroom is any more..this kept me a recluse and
> home-bound [fear of embarrassment].
>
> At 50, my focus is MANAGEMENT of my disease, as I believe there is no
> cure and I do not chase surgical consults...they are a short term
> solution for a long term problem. Surgery is what got me in this mess.
>
> I understand Germany has done well for many, but every case is different
> and so many of us cannot afford this chance.
>
> I am no longer working due to this disease and applied for Soc Sec
> disability Sept 2005, and my case battles on...the Veterans Admin gave
> me 100% service connected disability for my adhesive disease. It is now
> a battle to hold on waiting for Soc Sec to rule.
>
> I do NOT want to sound like a surgical nay-sayer...I wish everyone the
> best of love and support to find a balance between their disease and
> quality of life. I just personally due NOT look at more surgery as a
> viable option and cringe everytime members talk about hunting out yet
> another surgeon.
>
> God Bless you all! You are much loved :-)
>
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