Re: Looking for adhesions doc

From: Millie (milliem@citlink.net)
Wed Apr 18 15:57:33 2001


Dear Kim, I'm going through much of the same as you. I had a colonoscopy, but she told me there were no blockages. But then again I've read posts on here where people have had that scope, as well as barium enemas, and had partial obstructions that didn't show on either test. I,myself am hoping to soon get to see Dr. Reich, and Dr. Redan, of Scranton,Pa. They specialize in treatment of adhesions. I did see Dr. Redan about a month after my TAH(done in January of 2001.) Dr. Redan said it was only about a monthafter my TAH, and that's too soon to do anything. I thought he said something about me calling in May. Right now I feel almost hopeless. The email address for Dr. Jay Redan is jarlap@epix.net He answers emails pretty fast. He's also returned my phone calls. Give that a try, keep me informed. I know exactly how you feel. I've been told it's irritable bowel syndrome, but I know it is a lot more than that. Helen Dynda is an excellent info source on this site. Millie

>----- Original Message -----
From: "Kim M" <kmckinne@hotmail.com> To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS" <adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 1:42 PM Subject: Looking for adhesions doc

> Hi everyone,
> This is my first time posting here, although I've reviewed alot of the
> information on the site numerous times. I had a hysterectomy in May
> 1999, the hyst was my fifth surgery in 5 years for numerous female
> problems. I continue to have problems with pain and swelling. It has
> been suggested to me numerous times that my problems could be from scar
> tissue and adhesions. I've been to about 6 different doctors, including
> a gastrologist to rule out any gastological problems, and nobody wants
> to touch me. All they say is that if they go in again that they may
> just make my problems worse. I have told each of the doctors that I
> realize this, but isn't that my decision to make? How will I ever know
> if nobody will even look? I am so tired of living like this. With each
> day my swelling gets worse. I now look like I'm 9 months pregnant. I
> look more like 1 week post op rather than the 2 years that I am.
>
> I live in Houston, TX and was wondering if anybody out there knows of a
> good doctor who would be willing to at least take a look?
>
> Hugs :-)
> Kim M
>


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