Re: ANGER...How do you deal with anger?
From: mbear61818@aol.com
Sun Jul 16 11:58:11 2000
Hi Natalie--
It is my understanding that the only way adhesions can be dxd is my
going in and looking; unfortunately if they do that, they run the risk
of more adhesion formation. I have not been formally dxd with them by
any dr., but over the years, several have alluded that are probably at
least partially responsible for a lot my problems, which are pain around
my belly button, obstipation, gas, distension, and other bowel
diffiiculties, which all began immediately after my 10/93
hysterectomy/bladder repair fiasco and have continued to this day
despite all drs. recommendations and rectocele repair surgery in 1997.
Have had abdominal ct scan, colonoscopies, endoscopy, defocography, and
several other tests, none of which were much help in diagnosing my
problem. It was approx. 2 yrs. ago that I started hearing about
adhesions, and pretty much figured out for myself that I have them. I
also was dxd with endometriosis (supposedly not severe, according to
laser laps in 1985 and 1990), and have reflux that is causing a
precancerous condition in my vocal cords, for which surgery has been
recommended since meds not working. Anyway, I believe I'm finally on
the right track and it sure feels good, though I'm still looking for a
dr. in my area to follow-up with, none of the ones I've been to have
much knowledge about adhesions.
>
>Helen,
>Do adhesions get progressively worse as time goes on?
>I have noticed that in the past six months, I am in more pain on my left
>side. I am having a hard time eating without being in great pain.
>I am also getting pain that is wrapping around to my back. Someone told me
>these are signs of bowel obstruction. I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy a
>few months ago, wouldn't they see that then? My dr. concluded that my pain
>was likely adhesions, that this was common in a patient who had many
>abdominal surgeries and history of Endo. She also diagnosed erosive
>esophagitis , I now take meds for this too.
>I was sent back to my gyn who then sent me to my primary care who is sending
>me for the CT scan. Another person told me they would not be able to see
>adhesions or anything like an obstruction or twist in the bowel with a CT,
>is this true? I am getting really frustrated and am in tears with pain.
>Thanks for being there!
>Nat
>>----- Original Message -----
>From: Helen Dynda
>To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
>Sent: Monday, July 10, 2000 4:58 PM
>Subject: ANGER...How do you deal with anger?
>
>> I received the following request from Patti today: She would like to
>know
>> how others deal with anger...in respect to the specific situations, which
>> she mentions in her letter. How do you deal with anger?
>>
>> What do you do with the anger, assuming you have any, at Drs. for not
>being
>> diagnosed correctly; and being told by them you were crazy / a
>> hypochoncriac, etc.; at the medical / insurance establishment for not
>being
>> responsive in terms of providing information when requested, not paying
>> bills, not returning calls, in general, not caring?
>>
>> I have a lot of physical ailments, most of which were not diagnosed until
>> recently; although, like with
>> the adhesions I've had them for years and Drs. blew me off for years.
>> Consequently, all of them need attention NOW, and it's difficulft for me
>> physically, as well as emotionally. As a result, I am always looking for
>> help
>> in dealing with anger. I already pray / meditate, etc. and have attended
>> support groups in past, but not lately.
>>
>> Are there any online groups that you know of? Maybe that would help.
>>
>> Please forgive me for being so needy...it's just that for years I had no
>> one; and, now all of a sudden, I am not alone, and it sure feels good!
>>
>> Patti asked me to send My Story to her sometime. Well, now is as good a
>> time as any. My Story is found at:
>>
>> http://www.adhesions.org/forums/ADHESIONS.0006/0220.html
>>
--
Patti