Well, most peoples do, as he must know. So I'm flabergasted to say the least. Maybe he is in denial. I have tried antinflamatories but get sick and nauseous. But maybe I'll try the new kind like celebrex. Love ya, Sally
>----- Original Message -----
From: "clare" <csheedy@netcom.ca>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS"
<adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 5:13 PM
Subject: Adhesions and inflammatory processes - is there a link?
> Hi everyone:
>
> Okay, so now I'm wondering...(oh, oh, I know...) :o).
>
> This is probably a question for that someone who's done lots more
> research than I have, like Helen D or Bev, or perhaps one of you gals
> (Sally?) has asked this question of your Dr.
>
> I read somewhere (I read way too much, LOL) that some Drs believe that
> adhesions that become problematic could be avoided by the use of strong
> anti-inflammatory meds immediately after surgery, with a continued use
> for a short period of time afterwards. My memory isn't too great on
> this one, but I think it said two weeks or so, with full patient
> compliance. The simplified version of this theory is that problematic
> adhesions may be aggravated by an inflammatory process. I noticed this
> article because out of three surgeries I had performed by the same
> surgeon, he only prescribed an anti-inflammatory med after one of them,
> with instructions to "only take when necessary for pain".
>
> Before my laparotomy in 2000, I had slight arthritis pain. Immediatly
> following the surgery, I had numbness, tingling and more arthritic pain
> mainly on the right side of my body. Now the arthritis is fairly bad,
> enough that I'm to see a rheumatologist soon, and I'm attempting to
> learn to write with my left hand, as some days I can only use my thumb
> and next finger and can't hold a pen let alone anything else. The
> arthitis meds helped the left side of my body but not the right, which I
> know makes no sense.
>
> So, does anyone know if there is a link between adhesions and
> inflammatory processes? Or, could there be nerve dammage that presents
> as arthritis with swelling of joints etc? Sally, I saw your post that
> you are having trouble with your hands, and I wondered was it arthritis
> or nerve damage and if you've discussed this with your Dr? I know a lot
> of you gals have problems with your legs, so I'm hoping someone has
> answers to my questions.
>
> Wishing you all pain free moments, hours and days.
>
> Clare
>