Abdominal Adhesion Treatment with Cannabis Oil
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This is my page for venting and expressing my concerns whenever there's an incident. A pipe supplying hot water to the bathroom basin burst overnight, leading to a mess and repair work. It's so frustrating and painful!
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I found myself awake at 2am, enduring intense pain. After consuming two capsules and some codeine, I suffered for an hour and a half before the discomfort subsided enough for me to breathe easily. It wasn't until nearly 9am that I woke up, still feeling delicate and moving at a sluggish pace. I'm clueless as to what might have caused this incident, but it was one of the worst I've experienced. I nearly roused my partner to take me to the hospital.
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It's unfortunate. I wish that your treatment brings you enduring comfort.
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It's my hope that the expert can provide some assistance with your discomfort. It's indeed exasperating. Despite the last magnetic resonance imaging test using a contrasting agent, they can't find anything visible in both the MRI or the repeated ultrasound scans. At the moment, the discomfort and I are at a reluctant standstill. I restrict my daily activities to avoid triggering the pain. Though it's not an ideal situation, especially since I'm a lively person who enjoys gardening and staying active throughout the day.
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The recent MRI, which included contrast, still didn't reveal the cause behind the discomfort, even with the assistance of multiple ultrasound scans. For now, a tentative truce has been established with the discomfort, with daily activities adjusted to prevent its resurgence. This is quite distressing given the person's active lifestyle and penchant for gardening and constant activity.
The situation can be compared to harboring a dormant dragon. Normally, it's asleep, and careful, gentle movements are employed to ensure it stays that way. However, occasionally it awakens and inflicts pain again.
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Adhesions are a natural part of the body’s healing process, much like a scar. They form when the healing process extends from one tissue to another, typically when two damaged surfaces are in close proximity, leading to inflammation and fibrin deposits on the damaged tissues. The fibrin then binds the two adjacent structures where the tissue damage occurred, acting like glue to seal the injury. However, in some instances, this can lead to complications as the adhesions can restrict the free movement of muscles, tissues, and organs, potentially causing them to become twisted or displaced from their normal positions.
Abdominal adhesions are a common occurrence after abdominal surgical procedures. They can cause internal organs to attach to the surgical site or other organs in the abdomen, leading to complications such as abdominal pain or intestinal obstruction. A severe consequence of post-surgical adhesions can be a small bowel obstruction (SBO), which can occur if an adhesion interferes with the small intestine, blocking the digestive tract's flow. This can happen even decades after the initial surgery and can be life-threatening without immediate medical attention.
More than 90% of individuals develop adhesions after open abdominal surgery, and 55-100% of women do so after pelvic surgery. Adhesions can complicate subsequent surgeries by obscuring visibility and access. Certain organs and structures in the body are more prone to adhesion formation than others, with the omentum being particularly susceptible.
Shifting gears to a more personal note, some people may be familiar with my story, but here's a brief account for those who aren't. In January 2011, a sudden high fever and intense abdominal pain led to an emergency hospital visit and an immediate diagnosis of diverticulitis, requiring immediate surgery. This was followed by a series of surgeries and physical challenges. Despite the significant scarring and loss of most of my large intestine, I managed to recover. However, I deal with physical limitations and pain related to adhesions, and I've found some relief through alternative remedies.
Thank you for your attention. I'll share more in due course.
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I had another unexpected experience with cannabis recently. I took three new RSO capsules around 4pm, as I was still experiencing some discomfort from my previous medical procedures. All was well for a few hours, until our evening meal around 6pm.
Out of nowhere, I felt a sudden and strong impact, as though I'd been struck. It was so intense that I had to lay down and felt incredibly high. On top of this, I was overwhelmed with the need to urinate.
Even then, I thought I might've taken a bit too much and the effects would lessen soon. But that was not the case. The intensity kept escalating, reaching a point where I felt I had completely misjudged the dosage and was in serious trouble. Above all, I was constantly feeling the urge to urinate, but was unable to do so.
My vision became blurry, sounds were amplified, my skin felt strange and I was alternating between feeling hot and cold. The need to urinate remained constant.
Suddenly, I felt dizzy and nauseous. I felt like I was going to throw up and struggled to keep my balance. All the while, the need to urinate was relentless.
I was in extreme discomfort, my stomach was in pain and I was suffering for about three hours. I kept telling myself not to call for medical help due to a cannabis overdose.
By around 1am, I was so exhausted that I passed out and didn't wake up until 6am. It was a wild experience, and I believe I seriously misjudged the dose this time around.
On a similar note, I’m currently dealing with abdominal issues due to chronic dehydration from having only half a colon, which slows down my bowel function a few times a month. On top of that, I have a persistent bacterial infection from an abscess in my pelvis which is yet to be diagnosed, and a viral infection as well. The past few days have been tough. I’ve been contemplating taking another capsule to alleviate the pain, but your experience has made me reconsider if I want to experience all that on top of my current health issues. I guess I’ll just have to endure the rest of the day…
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The most recent MRI scan was performed with contrast, but doctors are still unable to detect any issues through either this or multiple ultrasound scans. At the moment, there's a reluctant truce with the pain. Activities are limited throughout the day to prevent its recurrence, which is not ideal for a person who prefers to be active, particularly enjoying gardening and being busy throughout the day.
The experience is likened to cohabiting with a dormant dragon. The majority of the time it slumbers, and there's careful movement to maintain its sleep. However, occasionally it awakens and strikes again.
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I truly empathise with your discomfort. I have experienced the ordeal of a surgical incision from my lower abdomen to my chest. I spent almost half a day in surgery. Undeniably, adhesions are extremely troublesome.
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The simple act of moving 14 vegetables from the shed to the garden plot was enough to cause an awful bout of pain and discomfort, despite my careful efforts to minimise exertion. My night was filled with discomfort, requiring me to take pain relief capsules every three hours, which has left me feeling wiped out this morning. I had more ultrasound scans of the affected area yesterday, and I'm scheduled to discuss the results with a specialist next week. It still feels like I've been unexpectedly hit in the stomach.
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It's unfortunate. I trust that your medicine will provide you with enduring ease.
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It's been some time since I last posted an update. It wasn't until last night that I encountered a particularly unpleasant situation. I was stuck in terrible, slow-moving traffic for three hours. I believe the discomfort was caused by the seatbelt exerting pressure on me for such an extended period.
I had reduced my intake to one capsule daily, but the two I consumed last night transported me to an almost otherworldly state. However, they managed to alleviate the pain after an hour and a half.
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Trapped in the lodge due to heavy snowfall (which happens somewhat frequently). We received roughly 30 inches of snow, and after three days, I'd used up all the easily accessible firewood. The main reserves of wood are uphill about 30 feet, and it took about 20 minutes of shovelling and stomping to create a path to it, after which I began bringing in the wood.
After six rounds of hauling wood, I felt a pull. I completed the seventh load, but couldn't remove my snow boots without some discomfort. The pain wasn't in the usual spots where it's so intense that I'd bite my hand to keep from yelling. This time, it was higher on the right side, near an old scar. It was an unusual location, but the pain was so intense I just wanted it to stop.
The last painkiller capsule and a hit of medicinal hashish along with three aspirin and a saved codeine tablet finally provided some relief.
It seems it's been a year since I've experienced pain severe enough to make a note of it, and as the old saying goes,
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Consider it like this, it's as if you're cohabiting with a slumbering beast within you. Generally, it remains dormant and we delicately navigate to maintain its sleep. Occasionally, however, it stirs and takes another bite. Haha, what an interesting perspective.
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The process of adhesion formation is similar to that of scarring and is a natural part of the body's healing process, particularly after surgery. Adhesions happen when the scar tissue extends from one tissue to another, usually across a cavity within the body. This tends to occur when two damaged surfaces are in close proximity, causing inflammation and fibrin deposits. The fibrin acts as a glue, sealing the injury and initiating the first stage of adhesion, known as "fibrinous." In some cases, enzymes may limit the extent of the adhesion or even dissolve it. However, if the production of these enzymes is compromised due to injury, the adhesion persists, leading to a more permanent fibrous adhesion.
Adhesions can prevent muscle and other tissues and organs from moving freely, sometimes causing organs to become twisted or pulled from their normal positions. Abdominal adhesions are a common result of abdominal surgical procedures and can attach internal organs to the surgical site or to other organs in the abdominal cavity. This can result in complications like abdominal pain or intestinal obstruction. A significant consequence of post-surgical adhesions is the Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO), which can occur even 20 years after the initial surgical procedure and can be potentially fatal without immediate medical attention.
A large proportion of people develop adhesions after undergoing open abdominal or pelvic surgery. Post-operative adhesions can make subsequent abdominal or pelvic surgical procedures more risky. Certain organs and structures in the body are more prone to adhesion formation than others.
On a personal note, abdominal surgery can be an intense experience, involving recovery periods, potential complications, and lifestyle changes. The physical toll of surgery can lead to limitations in movements and chronic pain. Some find relief in alternative methods of pain management, such as cannabis.
Being empathetic and understanding towards those who have experienced such surgeries, and hoping for their relief, is a universal sentiment that transcends religious beliefs.
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Hopefully, the expert will be able to assist with your discomfort, which can be quite exasperating. Despite the latest MRI featuring contrast, they still claim that they can't detect anything from either the MRI or the repeated Ultrasonic scans. For now, an uncomfortable truce has been established between me and my pain. I restrict my daily activities and, in return, the discomfort keeps its distance. This isn't ideal, as I'm a busy person who enjoys gardening and staying active throughout the day.
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After enduring 20 minutes of an ultrasound technician applying pressure on the vicinity of my former stoma area at the start of the day, by early afternoon, I'm in so much agony that I feel like gnawing off my own stomach. This is unbearable! Even after taking three of the pain relief capsules I recently prepared and a full dose of strong painkiller, I'm still clenching my teeth to contain the pain.
Update: By mid-afternoon, I'm as high as a kite but still experiencing intense pain. The medication has taken some of the edge off but I'm still struggling whenever I have to move.
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Adhesions are a natural part of the body's healing process after surgery, much like scars. They occur when the scar tissue extends from one tissue to another, usually across a virtual space such as the peritoneal cavity. Following a surgery, adhesions typically form when two injured surfaces are near each other, causing inflammation and fibrin deposits on the damaged tissues. The fibrin connects the two damaged structures, acting like glue to seal the injury and build the initial adhesion, known as "fibrinous". In body cavities like the peritoneal, pericardial, and synovial cavities, a group of fibrinolytic enzymes may limit the initial fibrinous adhesion, and may even dissolve it. However, in many cases, the production or activity of these enzymes is compromised due to injury, and the fibrinous adhesion persists. If this happens, tissue repair cells like macrophages, fibroblasts, and blood vessel cells penetrate into the fibrinous adhesion and lay down collagen and other matrix substances to form a permanent fibrous adhesion.
Some adhesions do not cause issues, but others can prevent tissues and organs from moving freely, sometimes causing organs to become twisted or pulled from their normal positions. In particular, abdominal adhesions are most commonly caused by abdominal surgical procedures, causing internal organs to attach to the surgical site or other organs in the abdomen. This can cause abdominal pain or intestinal obstruction.
A significant consequence of post-surgical adhesions is small bowel obstruction (SBO), which may be caused when an adhesion pulls or kinks the small intestine, preventing the flow of content through the digestive tract. This can occur many years after the initial surgery, and is an emergency situation that can be fatal without immediate medical attention.
More than 90% of people develop adhesions following open abdominal surgery and 55–100% of women develop adhesions following pelvic surgery. Adhesions from prior surgeries can obscure visibility and access during subsequent surgeries. On top of that, some organs and structures in the body are more prone to adhesion formation than others. The omentum is particularly susceptible to adhesion formation.
On a more personal note, the pain and discomfort caused by adhesions can severely limit one's range of motion. The resulting pain can range from moderate to severe, and certain movements or actions can trigger an episode of intense pain. Despite these challenges, some have found relief in alternative treatments like edible oil.
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I completely understand your discomfort, truly. I underwent a significant surgical procedure that ran from my lower abdomen to my chest. I spent nearly 12 hours in surgery. Adhesions are simply the worst...
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Once more, I experienced a potent impact from cannabis. I took three freshly prepared RSO capsules around 4pm, as I was still experiencing some discomfort from my previous surgical site after undergoing some medical procedures.
All seemed well for a few hours, right up until I finished a delicious Mexican-inspired dinner around 6pm.
Suddenly, I felt a rush of intense effect, similar to being struck by a velvet hammer. It was a choice of lying down or collapsing. I was incredibly affected and overwhelmed by the need to urinate.
However, I remained calm, telling myself that I had perhaps just consumed too much and it would soon subside. But nothing changed, the intensity kept escalating and I realised that I may have significantly misjudged the dosage and could be in trouble. All the while, the pressing need to urinate persisted, but I was unable to do so.
My vision narrowed, sounds were amplified, my skin felt strange, and my temperature fluctuated rapidly. All this time, the urge to urinate remained.
I began to feel dizzy and nauseous, as if the room was spinning and I had to keep myself from being thrown off balance. I just wanted to be able to urinate!
Now, I was feeling unwell. I had been enduring abdominal pain and extreme discomfort for the past three hours. I kept reminding myself not to call emergency services and report a cannabis overdose. Yet, I was still unable to urinate!
Around 1am, due to sheer exhaustion, I passed out and didn't wake up until 6am. What an intense experience that was! It was such a miscalculation, this incident takes the top spot for the biggest misjudgement of dosage.
BNW