At Tue, 22 Apr 2003, Nina wrote:
>
>Started "getting sick". About 4 years ago. OB tried me on all
>conceivable oral contraceptives in order to control what he anticipaited
>was Endo. Then 20 months ago appetite was so poor and pelvic pain so
>bad went in for Lap. He was surpriesed that instead of Endo it was
>normal scar tissue. He found 3 "massive" adhesions binding my bladder
>to the pelvic floor and wrapping the bowels. Problem is I had never had
>previous surgeries. About 1 month later again started feeling that oh
>so familiar tightness in RLQ. Went in for 3 mo F/U and he told me that
>it was not possible to grow back so quickly. 6 months after Lap went
>into IBS crisis and have been dependent upon Miralax daily ever since in
>order to maintain bolwel function. Around the same time began having
>excrutiating upper back pain that had such a crushing sensation that it
>would make me sick and affect my ability to breathe. Pain would wrap
>around to my chest. During the entire time flipped from one rx to
>another to control growth and symptoms. 2 weeks ago went in for my
>second Lap in 2 months. Results were 2 hand size adhesions that had
>adhered my R and L lower bowels to the abdominal wall, and a 2 handed
>size piece that wrapped from the colon, around the intestines and to the
>ovarian tubules.
>
>It is now 2 weeks post, and I am having RLQ cramping again. The other
>concern is that the back pain has not really subsided since the lap. MD
>at F/U appt said it is because "they had to beat me up inside" to remove
>tissue and tio give it 4-6 weeks.
>
>First question is: Is it possible for adhesions to form further up the
>back where they can not find it with a lap?
>
>Second question is MD has recommended Lupron or Merian (an IUD) or Depro
>to put me into early menopause. I am 30 years old w/ the intention of
>getting pregnant at some point in the future, but do not want to have to
>rush into it just because of adhesions. I have no chidren yet and have
>been dreaming of mine since I was 9 years old. Is artificial menopause
>the common solution to spontaneous and unexplained adhesions? Until we
>make a decision I continue on Miralax and Ortho
>
>Any help would be appreciated
>
>--
>Nina
>
-- Let's be good to ourselves....Kristie