WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2002: Re: Adhesions 2 1/2 years after hysterectomy?

Re: Adhesions 2 1/2 years after hysterectomy?

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 20 Feb 2002 09:56:36 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 20 Feb 2002, duckie wrote: >
>I had a hysterectomy with removal of ovaries 2 1/2 years ago for
>endometriosis. I have been pain free for this time period until just
>recently where I've had a return of pain on my left side. It is a very
>similar pain that I had before my hyst. My obgyn said she doubts that
>it is the endo returning because I am on such a low dosage of
>estrogen(.03 estrogen patch) I am often constipated unless I eat alot of
>fiber on a daily basis and before I do go to the bathroom this is when
>the pain is the worst. After, I am sore for a while, a burning pulling
>feeling but then it lessens until I use the bathroom again. Can
>adhesions actually show themselves after all this time and should I be
>doing something about them if they involve the colon? Or is it a wait
>and see type thing? Thanks for any help.

Given the history you describe, I would favor a bowel cause for your symptoms. Although possible, I agree with your physician that it is unlikely that your pain is a recurrence of endo. I would consider seeking the consult of a gastroenterologist... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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