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From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 26 Aug 2000 20:23:08 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 26 Aug 2000, Ann wrote: >
>I had my right ovary removed in mid June for endometriosis. I have not
>had a reoccurance of endo pain (Yay!). Right after the surgery, I had
>pain in my upper right abdomial area when trying to have a bowel
>movement. It doesn't feel like the endo pain, and it's higher than
>where I ever felt endo pain. Due to medication changes (I have asthma,
>migraines), I have become more constipated lately. When I have trouble,
>it feels like something is pulling inside of me. I have the worst
>nausea I've ever experienced and at times have thought of going to the
>ER.
>
>My suspicion is that I have an adhesion connected to the bowel at some
>point. This has occurred before with one of my 3 previous surgeries. Is
>there anyway to tell this without having surgery again? I am starting
>college after a 8 years absence and don't want to take months off from
>life because of surgery.
>
>With my last surgery I had a laparotomy, and opted for an epidural. It
>was a lot better than general. My asthma didn't flare up at all. Can
>epidural be given for a laparoscopic surgery? General anesthesia adds at
>least a week to my recovery time due to my asthma.
>
>Thank you for any replies.
>
>--
>Ann
>

Ann Nothing can diagnose and treat that adhesion except surgery. good Luck

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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