WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2002: Re: pain caused by scar tissue after laprotomy?

Re: pain caused by scar tissue after laprotomy?

From: Bernard Cristalli MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 10:49:26 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 30 Aug 2002, Shanna wrote: >
>At the end of March I had a laprotomy to remove a dermoid cyst from my
>right ovary. Two months ago I started having pain similar to the pain
>prior to my laprotomy, mainly lower abdomen and lower back pain. I also
>have had pain around the scar, mostly twinges but aches as well.
>
>My Gyn did an ultrasound and said that I did not have another cyst, but
>that I could be having discomfort due to scar tissue from the surgery.
>She also suggested that I could have a bowel or intestinal problem, but
>I do not think that this is very likely.
>
>My Gyn said that the only way to tell if I do have scar tissue is more
>surgery, so I need to decide if the pain is affecting my quality of life
>to that degree. I have a prescription for 800 mg ibuprofen but I don't
>like taking them.
>
>I feel like my Gyn is patronizing me. Should I seek another opinion, or
>is this definitely true?
>
>Thank you.

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If the pain is actually altering your quality of life something has to be done. A laparoscopy is an option if the ultrasound was negative. A CT scan may be tried too but won't necessarily be more of a help.

-- *These comments are for educational purpose only. They can't replace an examination by your doctor. * I won't have time to answer personal mails, please post to the forums.

Bernard Cristalli MD AMACOG AIHP - ACCA - Paris France OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor Urogynecology Editorial Advisory Board http://www.obgyn.net/corresp/cristalli.htm

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