scar tissue

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Hi everyone, its been a while since I have posted. I just read bubbasnana e

mail about the scarring tissue. I had just been wondering about that too. I

have had 3 surgeries and I am in no better now than before. I just can't do

anything and when I do I pay for it with the pain. I do know what you mean about

[sweetdreamsk9] as I know that I make my husband miserable. We, have so much

fights/disagreements. Sometimes I feel like telling to hit the road. But, I do

love him very much.

It seems like my Dr. just don't care anymore. I think that I want him to do

surgery again. But, I say NO... I am thinking of changing Dr. I know that is my

right to do so. But, do I tell him that I am changing or do I just change?

And another thing that I am happening to me? When I move it feels like there

is something medal pushing out. Like if it could be the screws or what? I have

the titaning (spelled wrong) screws in me. Would the scarring tissue show up

with them in the MRI?

I think that it has left me somewhat depressed. But, I still work or I should

say that I had to go back to work. And to top it off but, I don't know if I

had said this or not? But, I just lost my dearest grandmother June 1 st. I miss

her so. I am sorry that I am going on and on.

Take care,

of South Texas

grandmother web page:

<A HREF= " http://www.geocities.com/mammalistenbeehunt/mam-ma.html " >Alma L.

Hunt</A>

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Pete, I have had three procedures done in that area and now have had to have

lumbar punctures for csf fluid pressures and fluid tests and due to chiari and

they have to do the punctures using photo to get thru all the scar and fusions

that have been done I feel your pain! Mark from Boston

In a message dated 06/17/08 07:07:18 Eastern Daylight Time, smokie1952@...

writes:

Anyone have problem with scar tissue after L5-S1 fusion ? I am

going thru that right now .

[Guest guest]

Hi Pete,

& nbsp;

I had a L4/5, L5/S1 fusion late last year. & nbsp; I am sure with the pains I am

having I have built up some pretty good scar tissue. & nbsp; That is normal,

although just adds to our pain.

& nbsp;

Annie

From: Pete & lt;smokie1952@... & gt;

Subject: scar tissue

spinal problems

Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 6:06 AM

Anyone have problem with csar tissue after L5-S1 fusion ? I am

going thru that right now .

[Guest guest]

5 Things You Need to Know About Internal Scar Tissue

1. Scar Tissue Connects Organs

Internal scar tissue affects every part of your body including your organs, muscles and connective tissue. Scar tissue forms when the body undergoes trauma or inflammation of your cells and tissue. In some cases, scar tissues link to form an adhesion, which is a band of scar tissue. The adhesion connects two internal parts, which may restrict movement or hinder things like organs from performing their intended functions. Often people with adhesions experience no symptoms or complications. For those who do suffer from adhesions, doctors may perform surgery to remedy the situation.

2. Break Down Scar Tissue

You may benefit from using deep tissue massage to break down internal scar tissue, also called lesions. In order to reach deep lesions, the massage must penetrate the area with scar tissue. Often the massage itself initially causes pain. While deep tissue massage won't relax your body like a Swedish massage, it does release toxins, increase blood circulation and decrease inflammation. Along with breaking down scar tissue, a deep tissue massage works to eliminate crystallization, restore muscle tone and help chemically balance the body.

3. Heal Old Wounds

The body forms scars as a way of repairing damage, so allow your body 6 to 12 weeks to heal before beginning any type treatment for scar tissue. Some treatment centers won't agree to work on scar tissue younger than 12 weeks without a doctor's release. Studies show that treatments help with scar tissue 20 to 30 years old, which means you don't need to rush the healing process.

4. Release the Trigger

Myofascial Release (MFR) is a non-invasive collection of techniques designed to treat problems in the fascia, a net-like membrane that surrounds and separates internal systems like nerves, muscles and organs. Scar tissue binds the fascia together preventing it from functioning. In MFR, therapists use cross-hand stretches, skin rolling, deep stretches and trigger point release to increase hydration, separate the fascia, restore elasticity and decrease compression. Trigger points indicate areas in the body where fibers contract irregularly. The trigger point generally radiates pain and may cause secondary trigger points to develop, further restricting fascia.

5. Fight Scar Tissue Naturally

Using a variety of herbal remedies often helps dissolve or repair scar tissue. 400 to 800 IU of vitamin E twice daily along with 1,000 mg of vitamin C promotes healing of collagen and connective tissue. Bioflavonoids like hesperetin, quercetin and rutin help the body absorb vitamin C. Thiosinaminum, calcium fluoroide, causticum and graphites also repair scar tissue damage. Depending on the cause of scar tissue, you may respond better to different treatments, so you may need to experiment to find the best combination of herbs.

[Guest guest]

try to research on the computer the word Arachnoiditis and see if the

symptoms fit you.

Janice

Scar Tissue

Hi all

I have had 2 cervical fusions and lot of epidurals and myelograms and now I

have the stimulator implanted. I have been having lots of numbness and tingling

in my arm and hand and the last time I went to my physiatrists he said it could

be scar tissue pushing on the nerve. Anyone know if there is anything they can

do for this? He said he didn't think a surgeon would touch it.

I dont want to live on pain pills and nerve pills for ever.

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Thank you