I find that Marshmallow Root and Slippery Elm Bark really help to lessen the pressure/inflamation --- good luck!
At Sat, 30 Aug 2008, Joanna wrote:
>
>Thanks for your response. After years of going through this, it helps
>to know that I'm not the only one. Lately my problem seems more severe.
>Someone told me that worry and concern causes the condition to get
>worse. Yes, I too get scared. I always wonder how it would feel to be
>relieved of this pain just one time. It's a daily cross. I belong to a
>gym and I do alot of walking and weight lifting. I have problems
>sitting for long periods of time. My back hurts all the time. I am
>always afraid to make plans to go on trips because sitting on a plane or
>bus is sheer torture. Do you have problems sitting?
>Thanks Joanne
>
>I've had surgery on my female organs twice.
>After the first surgery, I had a gangrenous obstruction caused by
adhesions.
>A foot of my intestines were removed. After six months, I had swelling,
>back pain and trouble eliminating. I watch my diet carefully. Four years
>ago, I had a tumor growing off of my right ovary. The tumor was large and
>attached to my bowel and my bladder. The Surgeon was surprised at the
>adhesions I had. It took the surgeons two hours to get to the tumor as they
>had to remove adhesions first. The tumor was benign. I am back suffering
>more than ever with back pain, swelling and problems with elimination. I
>know of no one who has adhesions. This is a daily chronic problem and at
>times it goes from bad to worse. It bothers me to sit for long periods of
>time.
>Please e-mail me if anyone is going trough this as its hard to deal with
>alone. Is there any medication I can take to relieve some of these
>symptom's?