Re: adhesions
From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 24 Nov 2000 13:58:34 -0600 (CST)
At Fri, 24 Nov 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>I'm very interested in this. Can you tell me the names of the
>'super-specialists' in operative laparoscopy in the US?
There are quite a few -- it would help to know where you live. Your own
doctor can refer you to someone in your region.
>
>>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D." <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: "Multiple recipients of list WOMENS-HEALTH"
><womens-health@forum.obgyn.net>
>Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2000 21:56
>Subject: Re: adhesions
>
>> It sounds like you have 2 choices. either seeking out a operative
>> laparoscopy specialist (there are some super-specialists in the US) or a
>> pain specialist. Only you can decide what fits you best.
>>
>> Good luck.
>>
>> Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
>>
>> HSM
>>
>> At Mon, 20 Nov 2000, M.C. wrote:
>> >
>> >I have had six laparoscopies and a total abdominal hysterectomy. The
>> >last operation was in 95. Since then, I have had mild pain in the areas
>> >that were operated on and in the past few weeks I have had BAD pain
>> >around my navel and what feels deep within my pelvis. I have withstood
>> >sex alright though not in any way a person my age should (26). I want
>> >to have a normal sex life with my husband but mostly my problem is with
>> >the pain. Would surgery help or do more damage? You know more adhesions
>> >etc.... I am tearful all the time and I want some relief. I can't take
>> >the doubled over in pain thing I am dealing with now. I have 3 kids to
>> >take care of.
>>
>> --
>> Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>> Great Neck, New York
>>
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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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