Multiple failed Nissen fundoplications

Posted by nurtrk18 @nurtrk18, May 21 2:02pm

Has anybody ever experienced 5+ failed Nissen fundoplications? I'm a 50 year old female with a significant family history of cancer. My father died of stomach cancer @ 56 and my sister of colorectal @ 29. I've been to multiple surgeons, GI specialists etc. who have all voiced their concerns of re-operating on me. Unfortunately, I cannot tolerate my stomach pain much longer. My last surgery was in 2022 and I've lived with chronic daily stomach pain. I'm unable to ear properly because my stomach pain only worsens. I have several necrotic areas in my stomach, chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, constant inflammation of my small intestines (as evidenced on CT scan). No over the counter medications help my pain. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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Hi @nurtrk18. I can't imagine living in constant pain, especially as surgical repair appears to no longer be an option. I also note you are concerned about a familial connection putting you at higher colorectal cancer risk.

I wonder if a going to see a pain management specialist might be an option for you. Mayo Clinic offers a Pain Rehabilitation Program that several members have had success with. You can read more about it here:

-What is the Pain Rehabilitation Center? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/chronic-pain-symptoms-rehabilitation/newsfeed-post/what-is-the-prc/

And follow this blog
-Chronic Pain & Symptoms Rehabilitation https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/chronic-pain-symptoms-rehabilitation/

Nurtrk18, have you seen a pain management specialist or attended a program for pain rehab?

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