Symptoms of Adhesions?
From: Margaret (megwarner@rocketmail.com)
Sat Jan 12 16:24:08 2013
Hello all! I have a question and I am praying for some sound advice. I have
had numerous (9) abdominal surgeries and chronic pain with alternating bouts
of diarrhea and constipation. After my last surgery 5 months ago, my GI
doctor made mention of me having 2 bowel adhesions, which at the time I had
never heard of before. I had a colonoscopy a year ago, which showed nothing
and they ruled it IBS. Recently, I went to the ER for unbearable pain.
They did an u/s. The radiologist said he could not identify any of my
organs, to which the doctor ruled my pain as coming from adhesions and to
follow up with a surgeon. I did as I was told and the surgeon sent me back
to the GI doctor who only wants to do another colonoscopy. The pain varies
from day to day, but never leaves! When I have a solid bowel movement it is
really thin and not much quantity wise. I have tried changing my diet, been
tested for everything known to man and had my gallbladder removed. None of
which have helped or solved anything. My question is... Can adhesions
cause all of these symptoms? And how do I get a doctor to take my pain
seriously? Are there any tests that can be done to fully diagnose
adhesions?Please, I am begging you to find it in your heart to help me!
I am a 39 year old mother of 7 that often times has trouble functioning
because of the pain. Thank you for your time...