Adhesions - General Ostomy

RE: Adhesions

sjlovestosing — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:20:31 +0000

@elledubuque

Thank you so much. I will definitely check it out. I saw my doctor Tuesday, and I have an appointment to have more blood work and an x-ray for next week.

Stella

RE: Adhesions

sjlovestosing — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:16:49 +0000

@tigerlily

Thank you. I will definitely check it out!

Stella

RE: Adhesions

elle d. — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 21:07:19 +0000

@sjlovestosing

when I first found out about my tumor a friend recommended highly concentrated THC called Rick Simpson oil. He said that it had many properties to shrink tumors, etc. it comes in a syringe and is almost like a tar consistency. The dosage Is the size of a grain of rice. It’s recommended three times a day, but it is also something that could be taken less - I would certainly never want to take it at work, so nights would be the only way for me.

We ordered some to help with chemo and then I never ended up needing it as I was sent straight to a resection surgery.

once im off my pain meds I may try it at night to help with sleep and as a preventative for the possibility of another tumor showing up.

im not sure that it really does what is claimed, but there is research out there.

RE: Adhesions

LLNorth — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 05:06:43 +0000

Stella, I hope that you are feeling better. LL

RE: Adhesions

Tigerlily — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 18:39:57 +0000

Stella, what about mindfulness meditation? Here’s a link to what they’re doing at Vanderbilt U on mindfulness for pain control.

https://discover.vumc.org/2022/02/fight-flight-or-focus-on-your-breath/

My husband and I took a mindfulness meditation course many years ago; not for pain, but for general relaxation techniques. We both liked it, and continue to use some of the techniques we learned. I can see how it could be used in pain control too.

Laurie

RE: Adhesions

sjlovestosing — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:51:43 +0000

@tigerlily

I'm afraid pain meds are out of the question. I do not respond well to them as they make me very nauseous. Thanks for the recommendation, though. Also, I prefer alternative medicine to conventional meds. I use pulsatilla for my depression when it hits.

Stella

RE: Adhesions

Tigerlily — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:30:05 +0000

@sjlovestosing I should also have mentioned alternate pain meds. Some anti-depressants are effective at blocking the message of pain to the brain. I was on Nortriptylene for about a year for that very purpose. It was helpful - it didn’t take the pain away entirely, but it did blunt it somewhat. I was seeing a pain specialist doctor at the cancer clinic for this. Is that a possibility for you?

Laurie

RE: Adhesions

sjlovestosing — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:09:44 +0000

@tigerlily

Hello Laurie,

Thank you for your encouragement. I am hoping that my doctor will have some suggestions and help.

God bless,.

Stella

RE: Adhesions

Tigerlily — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 02:02:46 +0000

@sjlovestosing Stella, I’m so sorry that you’re having pain. I have heard good things about CBD oil for nerve pain, so let’s hope that it helps you. What about laparoscopic surgery? Less intrusive, so less chance of adding to the adhesions. I hope you will get some answers tomorrow.🤞

Laurie

RE: Adhesions

sjlovestosing — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:05:08 +0000

@goatherder

Thank you for your kind words and prayers. They are greatly appreciated! I have been praying as well.

😊