At Wed, 26 Feb 2003, Deanna Simmons wrote:
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>In 2000 I had a laparoscopy to determine what was causing my pelvic
>pain. The gyno said she found adhesions. This is how they were
>described: "adhesions between the sigmoid and fallopian tube", "a
>tenting of the sigmoid colon against the pelvic sidewall" and "scarring
>between the round ligaments and the fallopian tube". All were released
>and/or cut. I might have had a month or two free of pain (can't really
>remember) but it's been pretty non-stop for a couple of years.
>Back in 2000, I believe the pain was throughout my pelvic area and to
>the right. Well, the adhesions were found on my left side...the gyno
>said something about the right sided pain being referred. The pain I
>have now is mainly right sided along with some bladder issues because I
>was told last summer that I have Interstitial Cystitis.
>I describe the pain as burning, tearing, gnawing and always say "it's as
>if a sharp knife is stabbing me"...in fact, there have been times that I
>have wanted to stab a knife in that area!!! It is constant. My pain
>medication only takes the edge off and there's times it feels like I
>didn't even take any. I'm still grateful to be given them but wish I
>could end the pain cycle more.
>I've been wondering if I have IBS or other bowel troubles...anything
>except adhesions. I do get constipated a lot but I don't know if it's
>the adhesions or the pain medication. Sometimes my stools come out
>(when I can get them out!) looking like a really weird shape...like the
>shape of a twisting & turning intestine. I also have painful
>intercourse at times and bad period cramps. What I'd like to know is,
>should I go through all other tests before I assume it's the adhesions
>or does this sound pretty much like adhesions and then should I request
>another lap? Why would I have the severe pain on my right side if the
>adhesions were found on my left? I was told that the adhesions were from
>my tubal ligation I had done after my 2nd c-section.
>Does anybody have any ideas on what steps I should be taking? I would SO
>much appreciate your time!!! Good health to all and thanks a bunch!
>Deanna