Hello everyone,
I just found this site and am so excited to see a site that deals with
what we go through on a day to day basis!! So I need to say a big THANKS
to all that respond and help us all out!
Ok. Here is my situation. I am a 31 year old female who has had major
problems with adhesions. First surgery was an emergency c-section(cut
the long way), then another csection the same way. I also have kidney
stone problems so have had several minor surgeries for those, then was
diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis, had 2 laparoscopic surgeries to
remove endo but it grew back so fast and was attacking my intestines,
bladder, and kidneys so my gyn. told me to I needed a total
hysterectomy. Had total hysterectomy in July of 07. Less than a year
later was back in surgery with severe pain and issues with bowel. My
doctor went in again and adhesions were everywhere! They had attacked my
intestines, they had to repair some areas but no complete obstructions
just partial, also my stomach, kidneys, and bladder were attached to my
stomach wall and everything was just a big mess. He cleaned me up and I
was good for about a year. I then went to a specialist who performed
yet another surgery to remove adhesions and repair my organs once again.
I am now having all of the same symptoms that I had before but worse. I
am in severe pain most days, and 3 days ago was sent to emergency room
with pain, vomiting and extreme constipation. They did nothing for me
and basically did not believe that my adhesion problem is what is
causing my issues right now. I know my body and I know there is
something not right! I am stuck! I dont know what to do. I want to go
see my gyn. and talk with him but am scared to have another surgery. I
am also scared that he will do nothing for me. I am hoping to network
here and maybe here some information on new treatments to stop the
growth of adhesions or any info on doctors in my area that specialize in
this condition! I need help. I can not continue living in pain every
day and getting no relief or answers. Any advise or even support is
greatly appreciated! Thanks so much for listening. Also I am located in
Wisconin but am willing to travel to find a doctor who can do something
to make these darn things go away.