Sue Ann
>Peggy,
>
>I just thought of some other information about endometriosis and
>adhesions.
>
>** Endometriosis can be microscopic!!
>
>** This disease can be hidden beneath adhesions - out of the view of the
>surgeon.
>
>** Unless all diseased tissue is removed, endometriosis can flare up
>again!!
>
>** Not every surgeon has the training to recognize and excise
>endometriosis - so it is very important to find a surgeon who
>specializes in endometriosis.
>
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>At Sun, 21 Nov 1999, Peggy wrote:
>>
>>Hi Helen,THank you so much for the information on endo. I will find out
>>tomorrow if it is endo or adhesions that is the problem.The new pain
>>that I am experiencing (The shooting pain that goes to the area between
>>the vagina and rectum )Certainly sounds like it could be endo. I would
>>like to thank you for all the time that you put in to find all this
>>information and then educating us here on the adhesion forum. It is
>>very much appreciatted.
>>"FRIENDS THAT STICK TOGETHER" Peggy
>
>--
>The 15th century proverb which summarizes the purpose of medicine is:
>* To cure sometimes, to relieve often, to comfort always. *
>