>
>A second opinion is a good idea; but, unless you have a good
>understanding about adhesions, how will you know if the second Dr. is
>knowledgeable about adhesions?? There are far too many Drs. out there,
>who aren't knowledgeable about adhesions...and DO NOT believe that
>adhesions cause pain!!
>
>Knowledge is power!! Start learning as much as you can about adhesions!!
>
>~ ~ ~ ~
I do take several meds.: Prozac, Corgard, Premarin, Lipitor, Lopid,
Celebrex. I have a history of high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia.
I did talk to my Dr. at the one visit and told him I was concerned
about adhesions and he said, "I don't think so."
Needless to say, I don't take his word for it. My sister has had
adhesions and surgeries to correct them several times so I know the
problems they can cause.
I went to a surgeon that specializes in adhesions in Oklahoma City. (
he had done surgery on my sister,) several years ago in hopes he could
do something for me. He would not touch me as the adhesions had not
been documented by another Dr.
I won't give up...and perhaps I can find a doctor who will at least
consider the laparoscopy.
Thank you so much for your input. And thanks to whoever retyped my
message. I'm used to typing in capital letters because of my Mom's bad
eyesight.... :)
>
>At Sun, 28 Jan 2001, CAROLE wrote:
>
>I was diagnosed with Gastroparesis this month by a gastric emptying
>study. My Dr. has prescribed Reglan 30 to 60mg. daily, which I have
>not started as yet. I have had a Cat Scan done, normal findings except
>for "fatty liver"...upper GI study with normal findings.
>
>This pain started in 1992 in my right side just under the rib cage, and
>now has progressed to bloating, nausea, and increased pain radiating to
>my back. My gallbladder was removed in 1993 in hopes of alleviating the
>problem, but did not.
>
>I feel that I have adhesions which are causing a partial obstruction of
>the small bowel from a hysterectomy I had in 1990. Does anyone else
>know if this is possible? I was told that the Cat Scan or upper GI
>series might not show the adhesions unless they are very severe.
>
>I am desperate thinking this is a chronic condition and would like to
>rule out any underlying cause for the Gastroparesis.
>
>At this point I will be seeking a second opinion as my Dr. did not want
>to see me back for a month. I was told of my test results and the
>medication to take by his nurse via telephone.
>
>Any information will be greatly appreciated...