--pogo
At Mon, 12 Jul 1999, Richard Hagen wrote:
>
>This was one of the most interesting process descriptions I have read.
>Thanks for sharing that one.
>Too bad we don't have a PCP that could contribute a detail like that. If my
>wifes doctor would have told me that, I would have thought him a God or
>Sorcerer.
>>----- Original Message -----
>From: sherry <smgqueen@aol.com>
>To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@talk.obgyn.net>
>Sent: Sunday, July 11, 1999 2:57 PM
>Subject: Interesting info on adhesion/scar tissue & connective tissue
>disorders
>
>> I was reading through some information I have regarding chronic pain
>> when I came across something interesting. Due to the fact that I have
>> fibromyalgia as well as adhesions, I have done a little research. The
>> article states; "We first have to understand when any soft
>> tissue(muscle,tendons,nerves,facia,ligaments)are damaged,the body
>> produces scar tissue. In the majority of the population this response
>> will stabilize within four to eight weeks,depending on severity of
>> injury. In many patients, especially those suffering from mixed
>> connective tissue disorders(Raynauds,Fibromyalgia,Epstein-Barr,Chronic
>> Fatigue,etc.),the scar response is amplified many times resulting in
>> "keloid-type" scarring almost like cobwebs enveloping the muscles,
>> nerves and joints of the affected areas. This suffocates the normal
>> blood flow and nutrition to the area.Consequently, the tissues start to
>> "dry-out", and the lubrication between the different structures
>> decreases. This results in "rubbing" of the tissues, producing even
>> more scar tissue and adhesions. The patient complains of stiffness,
>> tightness, diffuse-muscle pain and trigger points. Their sleep patterns
>> deteriorate. The body's ability to produce pain-killing endorphins and
>> cortisoids is decreased. The patients own ability to modulate and
>> control their own pain is further compromised if the "adhesions"
>> restrict the normal function of the nerve to the muscle". I found this
>> interesting, hope you did too. Sherry
>>