On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 9:15 PM, Linda <lindahalford@comcast.net> wrote:
> Adhesions don't show on any of these tests. Someone on this site said the
> UK and Germany have a Cine MRI that shows adhesions. The U.S. is the most
> advanced country in the world but we don't have the Cine MRI to detect
> adhesions which is causing millions of people to live in pain. Unless
> doctors can see adhesions, they'll dismiss our complaints of pain and say
> the problem is all in our head. Unless you're going to an experienced
> general surgeon who has performed many surgeries to remove adhesions, I
> wouldn't want to go through major surgery. I'm waiting until there's some
> FDA approved adhesion barrier available before I go through another
> surgery. I don't want to go through another surgery just to have the
> monsters return.
>
>> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Vicki
> To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
> Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 5:44 PM
> Subject: can a ct scan miss adhesions?
> Hi I am new to this but have been in pain for 5 months. I have had a ct
> scan, xrays, urine tests, blood tests, and colonoscopy. I have been to 3
> Dr's, and the emergency room 3 times for the same left flank pain that
> wraps around to the lower left side. They say It's probably adhesions but
> the ct scan and xrays don't show that. HELP!!! Can a ct scan miss this?
> I can relate to so many of the emails on this forum. Can anyone help me?
> I have a dr's apt tuesday with a surgeon. any advice? Thanks Vicki
>
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