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Abdominal adhesions: any suggestions for relief?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Jan 3, 2023 | Replies (40)Comment receiving replies
As someone who has had two surgeries of the upper digestive tract, I understand just a little about what you are experiencing. I would also to invite two other members to this discussion, @thull and @astaingegerdm who might be able to offer you some suggestions. You might also find another Connect discussion helpful. Here is the link to that discussion on adhesions and bowel obstructions, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/reoccurring-bowel-obstructions-due-to-adhesions/
I'm wondering if your GI doctors have offered you any suggestions? Have you had pelvic floor therapy (PFT)? I went to PTF and I received a lot of good suggestions for dealing with my symptoms.
Is constipation also a problem?
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@hopeful33250 - I used to be constipated till I started taking psyllium fibre (generic Metamucil). I started with 1 teaspoonful and worked up to two tablespoonsful over several weeks. I have had no problem with constipation since - but when I miss a dose, I feel the difference! Psyllium fibre takes a couple of days to take effect when started.
@hopeful33250 - since I started taking 2tbsp. psyllium fibre every day, I have not had a problem with constipation. With kidney surgery, gallbladder removal, three C-sections and an appendectomy my stomach is like a roadway of scars resulting in adhesions. In Canada I don’t think PFT is covered on our health insurance plan. I do keigal exercises but ironically they create more pain.
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@hopeful33250 and @foxfire I used to be constipated, but a daily dose of psyllium husk fibre has solved that problem. I don’t have a bowel obstruction as far as I know ...