Chronic Pain Support Group

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help please

meganK08
meganK08
i went to the pain management dr for my severe pelvic pain and he had an MRI done. Well all that found was inflamed nerves and a lot of scar tissue. I also found out through a colonoscopy that i have gastritis and colitis. he said i could have the scar tissue removed but he put me on neurontin for 6 months to see if that helps. today it really isnt ive been on it for two weeks now. If i opt for the surgery wouldnt that make more scar tissue. im desperate please help im not sure what i want to do. and im very confused.
deleted_user
deleted_user
So sorry you are having so much trouble. I am not sure how much research you have done on removing scar tissue and adhesions but here is a link that you might be able to find alot of answers. I do hope it all works out for you and your pain starts to decrease. Good luck and dont give up, Hugzz

http://www.spine-health.com/search/node/scar+tissue
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sounds like you have been through the mill Hon; I know it takes awhile for the Neurontin to work...I am on Lyrica and Cymbalta and Prednisone...

I hope you get relief soon and do like Flchristi said research, research, and then research...I know educating myself has helped me make better decisions about my health.
GTK
GTK
Sorry to hear you are having such a struggle to find the cause of your pain. Why don't they think it is the inflamed nerves that are causing the pain? Neuropathic pain (nerve pain) can be incredibly painful. You may find it useful to post your question on the Neuropathy board... http://dailystrength.org/groups/neuropathy ... there are some people there who are very knowledgeable about nerve pain and pain in general. Wishing you all the best.
deleted_user
deleted_user
hey, hope you are feeling well
dont you hate when you get a DX and it is filled with options? it is overwhelming, i agree with everyone that you should do some research before making any decisions, I am sorry the only information i can give you is that when i am researching something i write it down and all my questions and when i find what i am looking for i will write down the answer, and that way you also can make notes along the way.

sorry i cannot be more of a help
take care
Becky
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have scar tissue in my body. My cousin was a surgical RN for 35 years. She had scar tissue also. She told me that many times if you have it removed you get more then you had before so I am leaving mine as it is.
deleted_user
deleted_user
do some research and if neccersay get a second opinion...sometimes each dr tells you something different or they may agree ..who knows but give it some thought.

love and peace lorial