Re: Alternative ways to relieve the pain of adhesions
From: jetstamp (jetstamp@yahoo.com)
Fri Feb 20 18:47:27 2009
At Fri, 20 Feb 2009, Becky wrote:
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>I have had 4 surgeries for adhesions. This time my surgeon said he
>wasn't going to operate just for adhesions because of the possibility of
>bowel resection. In about 1 month I have a series of tests scheduled to
>determine if there is anything else that may be causing the pain and
>would give them an excuse to operate. In the meantime, I want my life
>back. I've had to stop all exercise, boxing, ballroon dancing,
>bellydancing. I'm not about to take pain meds because I would not be
>able to work. I only take some at night to help me sleep. So I called
>on my friend a massage therapist and also found an acupuncturist who is
>licensed in Chinese medicine. They are working together to stop the
>pain and loosen the grip that adhesions have on my innards. And...it's
>working!The combination of deep massage, acupuncture and Chinese herbs
>has allowed me to stand straight and walk without wincing. I am walking
>my dogs again and hope to return to dancing (gently)in about 2 weeks. I
>will take the tests..I'm 50 so am due for one anyway... but by then I
>hope to tell the doc that I am no longer in pain.
>If you live in So. Cal I would be glad to give you their information.
Becky,
Thanks for sharing the info regarding the positive results. I went to 2
physical therapists who really didn't have much to offer as far as
loosening up adhesions. But one of them did suggest trying
accupuncture.
There is a guy who does accupuncture who is actually conveniently
located- about 2 miles away. He used to be a chemist and does TCM
(Traditional Chinese Medicine). I'd have to see what he thought about
adhesions. Guess I'll have to check my insurance policy for
accupuncture and possibly give it a try soon- I have been toying with
the idea.
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jetstamp