Karen, It depends on a lot factors. Have you had multiple surgerys? How long was it after surgery, the same pain came back? Have you been to a GI specialist to rule out any other facts? Have you ever had a colonoscopy? What type of surgery did you have? Is the pain constant or does it go away and comeback. You should contact your primary care doctor and give him the letter Dr. Wiseman wrote for those who suffer with ARD to your own doctor so that he/she has a better understanding
what you are going through. Also there is a website: http://www.adlap.com and also celebration hospital on the adhesion website. Dee