Re: Bowel Problems, Adhesions, Swelling - Can Anyone Relate?
From: John (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed May 28 08:21:59 2003
Hello:
I found your message after submitting a search using Yahoo with the key
phrase, "I always feel full." I am not sure your problems are strictly
confined to females. I too have been experiencing the same thing. My
girlfriend, after a couple years of being with me, developed the same
thing. I need to ask, have either of you been overseas? We contracted
it in S. Korea and years of medicine and diet have given very little
relief. The doctor told me no more spicy food and no alcohol. Well, I
haven't had a drink in over 5 years and spicy food is completely out.
But, I still got it. Please sent me an e-mail and let me know if either
of you spent time in Aisa at or about the time you contracted it.
Thanks,
--
John
At Sun, 20 Oct 2002, Kathy wrote:
>
>At Sun, 20 Oct 2002, Barb wrote:
>>
>>Just a little background. I do have a history of endo. However, in
>>July I had a lap and I didn't have much endo but I did have adhesions.
>>The doctor found that my left ovary and tube are adhesed to my bowel. He
>>was unable to remove them. Now, this is what has been happening:
>>I was told to go on the bc pill to stop ovulation and to - I guess - cut
>>down on endo returning (still don't know how that works).
>>This month I went off the pill. Around the time I ovulate I started
>>having severe bloating and swelling - so bad that when I breathe in it
>>hurts inside - like my intestines are swollen. I always feel like I
>>need to have a bowel movement - and even when I do have a BM I still
>>feel the same way.
>>Has anyone experienced adhesions on the bowel? Does this sound like it
>>is related to the adhesions? Does anyone have experience with this and
>>how did you get relief?
>>Thanks,
>>Barb
>
>Hi Barb,
>Yes I can relate! I also have a bowel adhesion and my symptoms are very
>similar to yours. It seems I always feel "full" too and lately I have
>been experiencing alot of loose stools and cramping like I'm getting the
>intestinal flu. I also have severe bloating and pain during ovulation
>that lasts at least a week. The only thing that provides me any relief
>( and it's temporary of course!) is a back rub from my hubby, a warm
>bath and a heating pad! I have worn out heating pads! I don't know if
>this is all caused by the adhesions or the endo itself. I also have
>horrible chronic bladder trouble but no endo or adhesions were found in
>or on my bladder, go figure that one out! I don't know what to tell you
>except I'll say a prayer for you and hope you get some relief soon! And
>by the way if you find something that helps, please let me know! God
>bless!
>Kathy
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