>----- Original Message -----
From: Sherry Marie <SMGNWV@aol.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 6:09 AM
Subject: Regarding partial bowel obstruction...Toni
> Hi Toni, I am sorry you have been having such a rough time. I will
> share my experiences with you regarding obstruction. When I was
> hospitalized with a partial bowel obstruction, my symptoms were;
> abdominal pain that was more severe in the upper and lower right
> quadrants,crampy/colicky, nausea, and I had not passed any gas or stools
> for over 24 hrs. prior to admission. My white cell count was also
> elevated. I had hypoactive bowel sounds, loss of appetite and bowel
> distention. When I had acute bowel obstructions, the pain is
> unbearable, vomiting is uncontrollable. I also carry a low grade fever
> a lot. With obstructions you can have diarrhea early in the process and
> constipation late in the process. I have read that adhesions account
> for 60 to 70% of bowel obstructions. I believe having an x-ray can show
> air fluid levels which can reveal obstruction. I hope this helps. It
> is important to talk with your doctor if you think you may be obstructed
> and get any tests necessary. I know how frustrated you are, but you
> have to keep going. It's your body and you know if something is wrong.
> Please take care of yourself. We are here for you. With love, Sherry
> Marie
>