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I also have noticed when I search the term 'ARDS' most of what comes up seems to be 'Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome'- anyone else notice this? Maybe we need a new name for the horrible symptoms adhesions cause! We definitely do not need any more confusion about this.
-- jetstamp >> >>========Original Message======== Subj: Re: Let's talk about symptoms! >>Date: 2/20/2009 10:23:27 P.M. Central Standard Time From: >>_klmurray_61@msn.com_ (mailto:klmurray_61@msn.com) To: _adhesions@mail.obgyn.net_ >>(mailto:adhesions@mail.obgyn.net) Sent on: >> >>I know what you mean. How do we know if it is a life or death situation. >>Remember the BeeGee brother died from a blockage and it seems like someone >>else that was famous did. >>Some times I think maybe I better go and get it checked out but do not want >>to go and it ends up passing. >>I am not in awe of any dr. anymore. I realize they don't sit higher then we >>do. >>>>>>>----- Original Message ----- >>From: _BBLDEB@aol.com_ (mailto:BBLDEB@aol.com) >>To: _Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS_ >>(mailto:adhesions@mail.obgyn.net) >>Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 8:07 PM >>Subject: Re: Let's talk about symptoms! >> >>Kelly, >> I too have blockages. Most of the time I can go up to 3 weeks or more >>before having a bowel movement. Needless to say, that explains why I have so >>much nausea and vomiting. And for the most part, I go up to 3 or more days >>at a time without eating. And when I do try, other than a teaspoon, maybe a >>tablespoon, it usually comes back up. My question to my surgeon was "how >>long do I have to go without having a bowel movement before you consider it to >>be a blockage?" To this day, no doctor has ever answered that question. They >>know I am full of adhesions, (28 abdominal surgeries to date) and now they >>tell me the only way they will operate again is if I have a blockage. Well, >>if 3 weeks is not a blockage, then I have no clue what is! And what is so bad >>about it, I am very knowledgeable in medical /prescription areas. >> It is unbelievable what some doctor's will say in order to rid of a >>patient that they can't figure out or can't help or have no clue on how to treat. >> I am sorry, but to me, if they are a surgeon, then this is something they >>"ALL" should be able to deal with. They cause them every time they do >>surgery! (Venting for a moment, sorry). >> The worst part is they know about my blockages, but the doctor says that >>he wants it to be a "Life or Death" situation before he will do anything. >>Well, to me, going 3 weeks in that kind of pain is "DEATH" every day for the >>most part. When gas passes, that is the only relief for a blockage, when a >>doctor won't do anything at all. I have 4 kinks in my bowel from the adhesions >>(that I know of). >> Good luck to all of us and hopefully we will find help soon. >> >>Sincerely, >>Debbie >> >>____________________________________ >>Need a job? _Find an employment agency near you_ >>____________________________________ >>____________________________________ >> >>-- >>____________________________________ >>(http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000003) . >>____________________________________ >>____________________________________ >> >>%3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) >>