Hello all...I've read many of your postings and related to many. I have
had 2 laparoscopies with lysis of adhesions in Sep 99 and Aug 00. The
first experience I went through the whole gammet of tests with no
apparent findings, until finally the GI I was seeing recommended I see
my OB-GYN to discuss possible endometriosis. After the first scope
adhesions were found and removed..along with very, very
hyperperastalsis. Not a year later...the pain returned. Then the
second scope came with again lysis of adhesions however, the recovery
turned into a nightmare for me, as in the recovery room, I experienced
uncontrolled shaking and ended up being diagnosed with seizures (WHICH I
AM HAPPY TO NOW SAY WAS NOT THE CASE..the neurologist was completely
wrong. I ended up on Dilantin and became toxic on it..thus ending up
back in the hospital for treatment of that. It ended up being a 2 month
recovery and loss of my job for excessive absenteeism. So...as for
today, I have been having pain for the past 3 weeks, with it getting
worse. I have that sharp, stabbing pain in my right lower quadrant,
constant cramps, and abdominal distention. I also experience pain with
intercourse. I am 90% sure that the adhesions are back and I know
what's going to happen next...however I am very scared!
I guess I am just in need of venting my frustrations to those who
understand and also was wondering if anyone has had any tests done,
other than a scope, that have shown adhesions or if anyone has any great
advice on what has worked for you to help stay pain free for a long
period of time. Thanks for reading this. Heather.