Let me first start off by saying I am sorry for the pain you are in. Most of us know the pain all to well. It can be very debilitating. I myself have been dealing with Adhesions for well over 25 years now. And yes, most doctors you come in contact with may say it is all in your mind or pass it off as if it is mild and not moderate to severe. That's one of the reasons all of us have joined the quilt. So many deal with this silent un-detectible diease. Most doctors, for some odd reason, seem to think if it doesn't show up on an xray, MRI, CT, sonogram..etc.. then it must not exsist. But we all know it does. The doctor's that wind up performing surgery on us can tell just how severe the adhesions really are. Problem though, is they don't have the means available to them to keep them from coming back. And the "Rare" few that do find a way or have the capabilities are far and few between. Most are not near where the rest of us can travel to in order to get the help we need. Most will suffer silently and deal with it for years to come, till we can't take it anymore. The reason I say this, is to let you know, you are not alone. We all have this issue. Some have been lucky enough to travel to get the help they need over to Germany and other places. But most don't have the monies or the means to do so. We just have to be here for each other. And pray that someone will find a way for us to rid our lives of this diease. We are all here for you to talk to when you need to vent. God Bless us all. I pray our hope is not far off.
At Tue, 17 Feb 2009, Stacy wrote:
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>I am so upset, I need to vent. I have been seeing the same doctor for
>over 123 years. He has done numerous surgeries on me, including two in
>the last 18 months. Now he is sending me back to the pain doctor, which
>hasn't helped in the past. I go back to him tomorrow, but don't hold
>out much hope. Last night I was in severe pain, almost thinking about
>going to the ER. Of course, when I go there I am treated poorly, like a
>drug seeker. Today I called my doctor wanting to get some stronger meds
>because today is turning out to be as bad as yesterday. The nurse
>called back and told me to alternate Tylenol with ibuprofen. As you all
>know, that will do absolutely nothing! Now I am in tears because I feel
>like my doctor, whom I've always loved. is doubting me. I can't
>believe this. Now I have no one I feel I can turn to. I hate having to
>go to this pain doctor tomorrow because he will want to do another
>injection. First one didn't help any, second one caused more pain. He
>won't give me any pain medication. They all think I am crazy. I can't
>take it anymore. I have had it.
>
>Sorry this is so long.
>
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>Stacy
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