>----- Original Message -----
From: sherry <smgqueen@aol.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@talk.obgyn.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 1999 2:57 PM
Subject: Interesting info on adhesion/scar tissue & connective tissue
disorders
> I was reading through some information I have regarding chronic pain
> when I came across something interesting. Due to the fact that I have
> fibromyalgia as well as adhesions, I have done a little research. The
> article states; "We first have to understand when any soft
> tissue(muscle,tendons,nerves,facia,ligaments)are damaged,the body
> produces scar tissue. In the majority of the population this response
> will stabilize within four to eight weeks,depending on severity of
> injury. In many patients, especially those suffering from mixed
> connective tissue disorders(Raynauds,Fibromyalgia,Epstein-Barr,Chronic
> Fatigue,etc.),the scar response is amplified many times resulting in
> "keloid-type" scarring almost like cobwebs enveloping the muscles,
> nerves and joints of the affected areas. This suffocates the normal
> blood flow and nutrition to the area.Consequently, the tissues start to
> "dry-out", and the lubrication between the different structures
> decreases. This results in "rubbing" of the tissues, producing even
> more scar tissue and adhesions. The patient complains of stiffness,
> tightness, diffuse-muscle pain and trigger points. Their sleep patterns
> deteriorate. The body's ability to produce pain-killing endorphins and
> cortisoids is decreased. The patients own ability to modulate and
> control their own pain is further compromised if the "adhesions"
> restrict the normal function of the nerve to the muscle". I found this
> interesting, hope you did too. Sherry
>