success rate? I'm so tired of living in pain.
[moderator note: keep in mind, when seeking treatment from a physician that each patient may require different surgical techniques, barriers, etc. than provided here. Outcomes can vary based on patient medical history.]
>----- Original Message -----
From: "IAS Admin (Tracy)" <tracy.joslin@adhesions.org>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS" <adhesions@mail.obgyn.net>
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 6:50 AM
Subject: Happy to find site
>
> From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org] On Behalf
> Of
> Marlene Wheeler
> Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 12:20 AM
> To: adhesions-request@adhesions.org
> Subject: RE: Happy to find site
>
> Yes Dr Gerhart is in Pa, He's my doctor.. Saved my life! I would highly
> recommend him. As the sender said below he has a web site,, and you can
> contact and get info to him..(clarkgerhart.com)/ He is one of not too many
> docs in the US that specializes in dealing with adhesions, He's up on
> latest
> barriers etc.. He's in WillksBarre Pa.
>
>> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 22:47:14 -0600
>> From: tracy.joslin@adhesions.org
>> To: adhesions@mail.obgyn.net
>> Subject: Happy to find site
>>
>> Sender: "brill" <mbrill@frontiernet.net>
>> Subject: Re: Happy to find site
>>
>> Dr. Clark Gerhart in PA would be the closest he has a web site
>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "IAS Admin (Tracy)" <tracy.joslin@adhesions.org>
>> To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS" <adhesions@mail.obgyn.net>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 2:01 PM
>> Subject: Happy to find site
>>
>> > Sender: goforit.taylor@gmail.com (Amy)
>> > Subject: Happy to find site
>> >
>> > Hi, my name is Amy. My friend found this site for me and I am relieved
>> > to find support. I had a hysterectomy five years ago.(Severe
>> > endometriosis) About three years ago I started with some pain in my
>> > lower left side. I also have pain in my lower back. It's been about a
>> > year that the pain has increased. In the past six months I have been to
>> > the ER twice. CT scan shows nothing. The doctors feel that it is
>> > adhesions causing the pain, but they discourage surgery. They pretty
>> > much have the attitude that if I can deal with the pain it's better. I
>> > have a high tolerance for pain and really have not complained about the
>> > pain. When I do many people don't believe me because I am not yelling
>> > out and "acting" like I am in pain. The last trip to the ER the doctor
>> > gave me a prescription for Percocet. I try not to take it unless I am
>> > in a lot of pain. I just would like to find a doctor who listens and
>> > cares. Does anyone know of a doctor in Baltimore, MD? Thanks for
>> > listening.
>> > Amy