There is no test to identify adhesions. Unfortunately, you have to go thru a series of tests in order to rule everything else out. I have been to over 12 docs all say adhesions do not cause pain. Well when i leave the house im in a wheelchair because the pain is so unbearable i cannot walk. Yet metlife has denied my disability claim due to they think i should b able to work. I cannot sit or stand for longer than ten min. Good luck. If u find a.doc that believes.u let.me know
On Jan 18, 2013 6:40 PM, "IAS Admin" <tracy.joslin@adhesions.org> wrote: Sender: Brenda <brenda_kisner@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Symptoms of Adhesions?
You have all the symptoms, 25 yrs. plus, I am sorry this will be your life!
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On Jan 12, 2013, at 6:24 PM, "IAS Admin" <tracy.joslin@adhesions.org> wrote:
>
> Sender: megwarner@rocketmail.com (Margaret)
> Subject: Symptoms of Adhesions?
>
> Hello all! I have a question and I am praying for some sound advice. I
have
> had numerous (9) abdominal surgeries and chronic pain with alternating
bouts
> of diarrhea and constipation. After my last surgery 5 months ago, my GI
> doctor made mention of me having 2 bowel adhesions, which at the time I
had
> never heard of before. I had a colonoscopy a year ago, which showed
nothing
> and they ruled it IBS. Recently, I went to the ER for unbearable pain.
> They did an u/s. The radiologist said he could not identify any of my
> organs, to which the doctor ruled my pain as coming from adhesions and to
> follow up with a surgeon. I did as I was told and the surgeon sent me
back
> to the GI doctor who only wants to do another colonoscopy. The pain
varies
> from day to day, but never leaves! When I have a solid bowel movement it
is
> really thin and not much quantity wise. I have tried changing my diet,
been
> tested for everything known to man and had my gallbladder removed. None
of
> which have helped or solved anything. My question is... Can adhesions
> cause all of these symptoms? And how do I get a doctor to take my pain
> seriously? Are there any tests that can be done to fully diagnose
> adhesions?Please, I am begging you to find it in your heart to help me!
>
> I am a 39 year old mother of 7 that often times has trouble functioning
> because of the pain. Thank you for your time...
>