>----- 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
>
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> Tracy
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