Re: Continuance of Pain following radical surgery
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Jul 4 08:26:08 2000
At Tue, 4 Jul 2000, Vania wrote:
>
>I have not tried a natural path as of yet. I am currently in the process as
>I feel I do not wish to harm my body with pain killers as this has given me
>an ulcer and bowel problems. I believe in natural healing, as many do. I
>also believe the body has a way of healing itself.
>>----- Original Message -----
>From: Marlene <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Sent: Monday, July 03, 2000 8:09 PM
>Subject: Re: Continuance of Pain following radical surgery
>
>> Hi Vania:
>>
>> Thank you for your suggestion, after spending so many months on pain
>> killers, namely demerol, which really only slightly dulls the pain
>> symptoms....a natural way of healing does sound appealing.
>>
>> I was wondering what your experience with this might be....or if you
>> could offer further advice or suggestions on what may have worked for
>> you.
>>
>> Best Regards
>>
>> At Mon, 3 Jul 2000, Vania wrote:
>> >
>> >Hi there I recommend a good natural path and natural means for pain
>> >management. I hope this works for you and good luck.
>> >
>> >Kind regards,
>> >
>> >Vania
>>> >----- Original Message -----
>> >From: Marlene <marsbar3005@yahoo.com>
>> >To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <endo@forum.obgyn.net>
>> >Sent: Monday, July 03, 2000 6:03 PM
>> >Subject: Re: Continuance of Pain following radical surgery
>> >
>> >> At Mon, 3 Jul 2000, karen wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >At Mon, 3 Jul 2000, Marlene wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >>I have been suffering with chronic Pelvic Pain for the past 2 years.
>My
>> >> >>cycle was intensely painful and occured every 2 weeks. Medication
>> >> >>treatment such as Torodol were ineffective in pain management. At
>this
>> >> >>time I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. As I did not
>> >> >>respond to other methods a decision was made to undergo a partial
>> >> >>hysterectomy this was done in November 98. I returned to work and
>was
>> >> >>elated that I wasn't experiencing pain, however in March of 99 my
>pain
>> >> >>returned. An ultrasound confirmed that I had a cyst that had formed
>on
>> >> >>my left ovary. My gynecologist then began depo provera shots which
>were
>> >> >>effective until February of this year. The pain returned with a
>> >> >>vengence. It was so intense and dibilitating that I went on medical
>> >> >>leave in March. I underwent a laporoscapy in April where numerous
>> >> >>adhesions were found surrounding both my ovaries, appendicts (sp) and
>> >> >>colon. During the lap the adhesions were lysed however the pain
>> >> >>continued. I am now recovering from the surgery which removed both
>my
>> >> >>ovaries and the adhesions. I experienced approximately 2 weeks
>without
>> >> >>pain...but now it has returned. Endometrosis was confirmed.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>After explaining all my history here....I guess my real question
>> >> >>is.....WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE....I am so sorry to hear about you
>> >problem I am going through the same thing I had a radical hysto 3 years
>ago
>> >and just had major surgery again in april and I sstill hurt all the time
>I
>> >forgot what it feels like to not hurt I judge my day by weather the pain
>> >will allow me to work or not . I feel like this endo is eating me
>alive...
>> >I guess I have been no help Also are you having trouble with depression?
>> >> >
>> >> >Thanks Karen
>> >>
>> >> Hi Karen:
>> >>
>> >> My thoughts and heart goes out to you as well.....We do share in a
>> >> sisterhood with our experiences of dealing with chronic pain....As far
>> >> as depression....I feel like it is an emotional roller coaster
>> >> really.....trying to cope and stay positive is really a struggle. I am
>> >> fortunate that I do have the support of a wonderful husband and 2 kids
>> >> (daughter 15 and son 12)....that really has been my saving grace...but
>> >> none the less a struggle....
>> >>
>> >> I am going to see an acupuncturist this week and also see if I can be
>> >> referred to a pain clinic....I think if my pain was more manageable or
>I
>> >> had a break at least I could cope better...What are you doing with your
>> >> pain management?
>> >>
>>
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