Re: sigmoid blockage scared to death

From: vhamm01@comcast.net
Sun Mar 25 21:24:12 2007


Dear Tracy:

I suffer from adhesions and take narcotics for pain. I have found that by taking a capsule of flaxseed oil every morning and night, I can avoid constipation.

This is a natural remedy. I have also heard that capsules of vitamin E can also work.

Good luck!

-Val

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-------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "IAS Admin (Tracy)" <tracy.joslin@adhesions.org> -------------- Original message ---------------------- > Sender: leenoga@cfl.rr.com (Ms Lee)

> -------------- Original message ---------------------- > Subject: Re: sigmoid blockage scared to death > > >I haven't even been given any advice on how to > >manage my diet to prevent a complate blockage. My own research says low > >fibre, low residue but while taking opiates for teh pain, how on earth > >do I avoid constipation when I'm not supposed to take laxatives or > >softeners? > > Just went thru this identical confusion. For years Docs had me on low > residue and low fiber diet for almost 13 years. I suffered chronic > partial bowel obstructions and 1 complete obstruction. > > A new Doctor put me on HIGH fiber and HIGH residue, stool softener and a > gentle natural laxative at bedtime...and I am all sorted out and > managed. I also take 5 Perocet a day and this diet was given to offset > the opiate effects. Much to my surprise, this high fiber low carb diet > has stopped the unpredictable diarrhea blow-outs, as well as > constipation and most important the chronic obstructions. I found that > meat was a binder and the Doctor had told me carbs are binders..so I eat > fresh vegetables, fruit and specific high fiber foods. > > It takes getting used to the volumn of stool this produces, but it > regulated me and NO obstructions. For years I avoided fiber and > ruffage, what a mistake that was... > > My history is extensive adhesions, 8 surgeries last one in 1994, I will > NOT have any more unless life or death. I also have small bowel to > large bowel fistula's [holes that connect them causing digestion to > shortcut] a complication of adhesion surgery. I am considered, > "in-operable". > > I also last year was treated for "Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome" due to > medical mismanagement of my adhesion disease. We are so traumatized by > the fear of obstructions, the overwhelming pain often NOT managed, hurt > and disgust from non-believing Doctors..and chronic desparation for help > and hope to teach us to manage our hell.... > > Finally, in 2006....the diet change made a HUGE difference, my pain is > managed and I have regained quality of life and do not have to worry > where the closest bathroom is any more..this kept me a recluse and > home-bound [fear of embarrassment]. > > At 50, my focus is MANAGEMENT of my disease, as I believe there is no > cure and I do not chase surgical consults...they are a short term > solution for a long term problem. Surgery is what got me in this mess. > > I understand Germany has done well for many, but every case is different > and so many of us cannot afford this chance. > > I am no longer working due to this disease and applied for Soc Sec > disability Sept 2005, and my case battles on...the Veterans Admin gave > me 100% service connected disability for my adhesive disease. It is now > a battle to hold on waiting for Soc Sec to rule. > > I do NOT want to sound like a surgical nay-sayer...I wish everyone the > best of love and support to find a balance between their disease and > quality of life. I just personally due NOT look at more surgery as a > viable option and cringe everytime members talk about hunting out yet > another surgeon. > > God Bless you all! You are much loved :-) >


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