Re: New here

From: Richard Hagen (RSH4799@worldnet.att.net)
Thu Aug 5 09:02:22 1999


Read ALL the messages on the adhesion forum and you will see similarities to many people. Not being a doctor, I don't want to make recommendations. There are many people that have posted that you could e-mail and seek more specific info. My wife has had what you describe intermittenly, even right now. She does not have endo though. Her tests are mostly negative except the last barium x-ray which the GI doc said indicated a partial obstruction. She has many bouts with gas pains and constipation. Try watching VERY CAREFULLY what you eat as this can make problems worse. A restricted diet is my wifes' only solution when the pain gets very bad. Not much fun and not may people REALLY understand. Except here.

>----- Original Message -----
From: Tracy <tracymouse@hotmail.com> To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@talk.obgyn.net> Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 1999 2:44 PM Subject: New here

> Hi everyone. I'm a 23 year old female who has endometriosis. I have
> had 2 laparoscopies for my endo and adhesions. I have minimal endo, my
> adhesions are my worst problem. During my surgeries my docs said that
> my colon was flipped up and adhered to my back wall. Both times the
> adhesions were cut, though I think they always reform. I have chronic
> intestinal problems. I get severe gas pains almost everyday and my
> bowel movements are completely out of wack. I strain constantly and my
> bm results in nothing but mucous and water. Sorry so graphic. Anyways,
> my gyn doesnt think that my adhesions are to blame for my gas and she
> told me to continue going to my GI doc. My GI doc is of no help. He
> thinks if I had adhesions they would cause constipation only. I have
> had numerous GI tests including a colonoscopy, and everything is
> negative. Does anyone else experince any symptoms as I do? I just want
> to know that I'm not alone. And does anyone have any solutions on to
> how I can cope with my intestinal probs. I would appreciate any
> feedback.
> Thanks
> Tracy
>
> --
> Tracy
>


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