I had a malignant polyp removed from the colon through surgery in 1989.
During my recovery, I suffered excruciating pain and was told nerves
were entrapped in the incision. I was given cortisone injections for
the pain. About 4 years ago I experienced a change in bowel habits (
constipation and diarreha, unexplained nausea and vomiting that would
occur periodically. I have always felt a tightening in the area of the
incision. About a year ago, I started experiencing pain and a pulling
on the left side of the abdomen and in the groin area. After several
visits to several doctors it was suggested that I have a colonoscopy. I
underwent this procecure last Friday. Needless to say the procedure was
difficult and painful even with the anesthetic. I was diagnosed with
intestinal adhesions. Since this condition is new to me, I am in "What
happens now?" mode. The gastrologist suggested a CAT scan-the nurse
said I should contact a surgeon. I will see my internist next month.
Hopefully, he can point me in the right direction. Any suggestions
would be appreciated