Sorry to hear you are having such problems. Mine are very similar - severe gas and pain - can be very extreme at times. I constantly take over-the-counter charcoal tablets - really helps with the pain and bowel movements seem easier. You might want to give these a try. Good luck!!
Karen
>
> At Wed, 4 Aug 1999, Tracy wrote:
> >
> >Hi everyone. I'm a 23 year old female who has endometriosis. I have
> >had 2 laparoscopies for my endo and adhesions. I have minimal endo, my
> >adhesions are my worst problem. During my surgeries my docs said that
> >my colon was flipped up and adhered to my back wall. Both times the
> >adhesions were cut, though I think they always reform. I have chronic
> >intestinal problems. I get severe gas pains almost everyday and my
> >bowel movements are completely out of wack. I strain constantly and my
> >bm results in nothing but mucous and water. Sorry so graphic. Anyways,
> >my gyn doesnt think that my adhesions are to blame for my gas and she
> >told me to continue going to my GI doc. My GI doc is of no help. He
> >thinks if I had adhesions they would cause constipation only. I have
> >had numerous GI tests including a colonoscopy, and everything is
> >negative. Does anyone else experince any symptoms as I do? I just want
> >to know that I'm not alone. And does anyone have any solutions on to
> >how I can cope with my intestinal probs. I would appreciate any
> >feedback.
> >Thanks
> >Tracy
> >
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> >Tracy
>
> Hi Tracy,Welcome to the forum.Sorry but I can not offer any input on
> your situation with the problems you are having other than adhesions.I
> can tell you that if you are looking for comfort and support this is the
> best place to be.I have found so much comfort from all these wonderful
> people on this forum. And l feel so blessed that I have found people
> that I can talk to that know exactly how I feel and what I am going
> through.And the most important thing to remember is that you are not
> alone.Again welcome to the forum.
> "FRIENDS THAT STICK TOGETHER" PEGGY
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