---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: jjriggs@thefineprintintl.com (J.J.) ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- Reply-To: adhesions@adhesions.org
>---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 10:14:26 -0500
>Hello all,
>
>It's been a while since I last posted on the boards; I've been
>struggling to keep a good sense of humor while being on my own,
>supporting myself, and managing adhesive pain.
>
>It's been 6 days since I last had a bowel movement. I've taken half a
>package of laxatives with no result. I've tried mineral oil before, but
>it doesn't work very well for me. All of my doctors are either out of
>town or can't be reached until tomorrow. The pain and nausea are
>dehabilitating...I even passed out yesterday. Yet I'm a stubborn ole
>gal and refuse to take narcotics.
>
>Any advice? Should I go to the hospital and demand testing and surgery
>for a complete bowel obstruction? I can't afford either, but I can't
>afford being bedridden all day either.
>
>With belly distended,
>J.J. "Laxative Addict" Riggs
>