>I found this forum today when I was searching to learn more about
>adhesions. I have spent all morning reading your posts, I am amazed, I
>never thought I would find people whose stories mirror my own so
>closely, it was such a relief, I don't even know how to explain it.
>
>I am currently in the hospital for what seems to be the billionth time.
>I am 26 years old and have had surgeries to remove my gallbladder,
>ovary, appendix and also surgery for endometriosis. Every 6 months to a
>year since then I have these random bouts of extreme pain, I go into the
>hospital, they run tests that don't find anything and release me with
>their hands up in resignation. I have been in this time since Friday
>evening with vomiting, diarreah, and the most terrible pain. The doctor
>this morning discussed adhesions with me and although there isn't a
>complete blockage, discussion partial blockages and what adhesions can
>do. Right now she is using mineral oil to try to dislodge any food that
>might be caught in gas pockets with these adhesions and soothe the
>stomach. I have not eaten any solid food in 7 days and have been on IV
>since I came in on Friday. I have been so anxious I know I am making it
>worse.
>
>The only thing that has calmed me through this was to read your stories
>and glean information from other's experiences. If anyone has any
>suggestions for natural pain medicine (no narcotics) or any types of
>questions I should be sure to ask my doctor, or any doctors in the
>Southern CT area that they are really impressed with, or any good
>books/articles they have come across...please let me know!
>
>Thank you all so much for being here, I had no idea there was a place
>for people like me.
>
>-Joanna
-- I'm no doctor, just a fellow sufferer like you but I hope you consider me a new friend.