Paula M. Zimlicki
> -----Original Message-----
> From: acinom@primenet.com [SMTP:acinom@primenet.com]
> Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2000 9:09 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
> Subject: How do I prevent them from coming back?
>
> Hi everyone! I just stumbled upon this site tonight, I have yet to join
> the forum, but I was wondering if anyone could help me. I have endo, I
> had 2 laps in 99, and I have another one scheduled for October 30th.
> Each of the last times they found more problems with the surgical
> adhesions from an appendectomy back in 88 with minimal endo. The amount
> that came back in just 4 months was amazing. Well, the pain is back,
> and again I suspect it to be adhesions rather than endo, but who is to
> know for sure which is causing the pain since I have both problems? I
> dont want to take Lupron or any other hormonal treatment other than
> bcp's particularly because I fear the big problem is the adhsions so why
> mess with endo drugs if that isnt the issue? Anyway, my questions for
> you are these:
> Have any of you tried Acupuncture? Either to relieve pain or to keep
> adhesions from reforming (is this possible?)
> Is there anything I can do after this surgery to retard the growth of
> this stuff?
> Please email me at acinom@primenet.com if you can be of any assistance.
> I appreciate it more than you can imagine!
> I hope this finds you all pain free and blessed with love and laughter
> *HUGS*
> Monica
>