At Wed, 25 Oct 2006, Carolyn wrote:
>
>I have had five surgeries for pelvic disorders that started out with a
>severe case of endometriosis. I have had a tuboplasty , total
>hysterectomy , and two surgeries to remove adhesions from my pelvic
>region that had resulted from my previous surgeries. In 2004 I had a
>laparotomy to remove a massive amount of adhesions from my pelvic
>region. The doctor discovered that my small bowel was all twisted and
>stuck together due to the adhesions that had developed. They removed as
>much of the scar tissue as they could. Four days later , I developed a
>bowel obstruction and had to be reopened. They ran my small bowel and
>fixed the problem but I was very ill from having two surgeries within
>four days of each other. It took about eight weeks for me to fully
>recover. I did my research on pelvic adhesions and discovered that the
>more surgery you have , the more the adhesions return so I made a vow to
>myself that I was not going to have any more surgery unless it was an
>emergency. I decided to try alternative therapy and for the past two
>years I have been working with a Certified Homeopathic Practitioner , a
>Certified Massage Therapist , and a Chiropractor. For me , I can tell
>you that the results have been fantastic. I see my Massage Therapist
>once a week for a half hour session of Myofascial Release Therapy in my
>pelvic region. This is a series of deep massages and stretches that
>loosen and break up the scar tissue. This treatment has been like a
>miracle to me. Not only have I remained pain free for two years , but
>my bowels have continued to work very efficiently and I have not been
>plagued with any more obstructions. I also make sure I get extra fiber
>every day... at least 25 to 30 grams and I do a series of stretches
>that my Chiropractor has designed specifically for pelvic and lower back
>pain. My Homeopath has prescribed a liquid remedy called Thiosin which
>I take once a day. Thiosin is derived from Mustard seed and is a
>homeopathic remedy for helping to break up adhesions. It is completely
>natural and safe. I am so glad that I decided to look for alternative
>ways to deal with my adhesions instead of relying on conventional
>medicine which would include more surgeries and harmful prescription
>drugs for pain management. I also take a high quality liquid vitamin
>every day called Vibe which I get from a company called Eniva. Not only
>do I feel great and have a lot of energy , but I have been pain free and
>not bothered by my adhesions now for over two years. My Massage
>Therapist can feel a huge difference when she does my Myofascial
>treatments and says my adhesions have broken up and feel alot more
>pliable and loose. My conventional medical doctor is amazed at my
>progress and has even started recommending alternative therapy to some
>of his patients after being a bit skeptical at first. Unfortunately ,
>most insurance companies still don't recognize alternative therapy as a
>valid medical treatment and do not cover it. I pay out of pocket for my
>Homeopathic and Massage Therapy. Hopefully one day the insurance
>industry will recognize alternative therapy as a valid medical treatment
>but I can honestly say that it is well worth it and I am extremely happy
>with my results. Maybe I have to cut back on my spending a bit , but to
>be pain free and healthy is well worth the extra cost. I hope this has
>helped some of you who may be looking for alternative treatments for
>management of adhesions. God bless .............