WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2000: Re: Adhesions

Re: Adhesions

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 19 Aug 2000 22:27:03 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 19 Aug 2000, Jennine wrote: >
>In 1993 I developed peritonitis after a D&C for a septic miscarriage.
>Recently I had an umbilical hernia repair and the surgeon found some
>adhesions. I am experiencing alot of pelvic pain and it is my belief
>that I have more adhesions lower in my pelvis.
>
>I meet with my surgeon on Monday. How can he rule out adhesions without
>doing more surgery?
>
>TIA,
>Jennine

Hi Jennine,

I'm not a Dr., but will help you out with what I do know about adhesions, as I have them myself.

If the adhesions are holding things together, such as an ovary that is glued to the pelvic side wall, the Dr. may be able to tell on exam. If the ovary doesn't move as it should, then adhesions may be to blame. Your symptoms also will give him an idea. Sometimes, you can feel a pulling or a tearing sensation if you move in a certain way. I had adhesions on my bowels, and when I would have a BM, I could feel a pulling sensation. But, these are subjective findings.

If you do go through sugery and adhesions are found, there are adhesion barriers that can be used to help cut down the risk of more adhesions after surgery. There is a website called the "International Adhesion Society". You may be able to find information on them on OBGYN.net. You will find a lot of information from them.

I hope this helps until one of the Drs. can answer.

Feel better!!!! Sorry you had to deal with all you have. I had Peritonitis when I was 9 after an appendectomy, and I remember that time quite clearly!

--
Robin

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