At Mon, 31 Mar 2003, Nancy wrote:
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>I'm relatively new to this site, but I have been reading with interest
>about this SprayGel. I'm sure that it would solve my problems. I've
>had 5 surgeries-four laparoscopies and one laparotomy (hysterectomy).
>Every time I'm told that adhesions are everywhere. I get relief for a
>while, but symptoms come back. In the past, pain was horrible and I
>spent about a year on vicodin. Since the hysterecomy, the paid has been
>better (somewhat) but my bowel function is getting progressively worse.
>I spent a year controlling my symptoms with diet. If I didn't eat meat
>or cheese and ate mostly fruits, vegetables, and whole grains I was
>almost normal. This has stopped working in the last few months. Now
>I'm using zelnorm and lactulose and having some success, but I know that
>I'm heading for another surgery. I just don't want to do it again
>without something like this SprayGel.
>
>I know that they are in clinical trials in the U.S. Does anyone know
>about the progress? Is there an anticipated timeline for approval? Does
>anyone know about the studies? Do they need candidates for the clinical
>trial? If I knew that it would be approved by next year, I'd muddle
>through until then. It seems futile to have another surgery that will
>provide temporary relief at best.
>
>Any information would be very helpful. Thanks.
>
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>Nancy
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