First of all, welcome to the International Adhesions Society!! We're glad you were able to find our education and support website. Now you will no longer be alone - and you will find friends, who will validate your pain. That alone will make a difference in your life!!
I'm sure you didn't realize you're responding to a message from January 06, 2001. Trace (niko) is from Australia. Are you from Australia too? If not, what state or country are you from?
I hope you will share where you are located - and then either I or someone else will be able to provide you with the kind of information you are seeking. I will be looking for your next posting.
In Friendship, Helen Dynda (Hoffman, MN)
At Sat, 28 Jun 2003, zarina wrote:
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>I have had the same problems you have. That pulling stabbing pain you
>talk , i constantly have, and i do belive my docs used harmonic scapel.
>What is the significance of that? I hope you are doing well.>
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>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: niko
>> To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
>> Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 5:26 PM
>> Subject: Looking for some help
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>> Hello everyone,
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>> I am hoping some of you can help me, so here goes.
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>> I have heard of some of the new surgical techniques that are used in ARD. Because I live in Australia, I am wondering if anyone knows of an experienced adhesiologist in Queensland? I know it's a long shot, but with my complications, not many doctors will touch me.
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>> I have had nearly 25 operations, for Endometriosis, Adenmyosis, Bowel Resections, Hysterectomy, Appendectomy, IBS, Both Ovaries Removed, Urethral Resections due to Adhesions, etc, etc, etc.
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>> I have been doing well until a month or so ago, when that constant pulling stabbing pain returned. I am taking "Deptran" which only helps to a certain degree now as the pain intensifies. I try not to take many pain medications, as it irritates my bowel and that kind of pain I can live without.
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>> I wonder how many doctors use this "Harmonic Scalpel"? and how effective is it in ARD treatment. If the Germany doctors use many "Barriers" as I have seen discussed in our messages.
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>> Questions, Questions, I know, but I want to be armed with effective treatments before I travel eight hours away to continue my search for a surgeon that will operate. I have been rejected by all specialists in my hometown. I moved back to Rockhampton from my major capital city of Melbourne early last year. I am much happier here with family around me that's foresure, but also have made the specialist help nearly impossible. I could maybe afford to travel back to Melbourne for surgery if need be, but will they do it properly? I need this to end now... why? I am only 30. I don't need an operation for every year of my life one would think.
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>> I am staying as strong as I can, but any medical information on what products worked with your surgeries will help me.
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>> Thanks alot for listening
>> Trace
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>Zarina
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