Re: A Nudder Question

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Believe it or not, the surgery *may* cure the problem because of its

effect on various hormones and enzymes. When we are overweight, our

bodies produce more of various hormones, such as estrogen (just one

example), and not just from the ovaries, but also the adrenal glands,

for example.

There is first an immediate effect on the body after the surgery,

related to changes to the digestive system and digestive

hormones/enzymes, and then as you lose weight, other hormone levels will

change, too.

So, depending on what causes your cramps, maybe you won't have cramps

any more -- wouldn't that be just too great or what?

But you can take Vioxx, for instance, after surgery, and there are

probably others -- ask Dr. R.

Kind regards,

aka California Girl wrote:

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> Okay, so once a month when the cardinal swings by I get these

> ridiculously painful (menstrual) cramps. If we never, ever, ever can

> take NSAIDS, what are we all taking? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm? The writhing

> around on the floor scenario doesn't appeal. Maybe I should have him

> rip out the plumbing while he's in there . . . . (LOL)

>

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In a message dated 8/21/00 10:07:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time, sms@...

writes:

<<

Okay, so once a month when the cardinal swings by I get these

ridiculously painful (menstrual) cramps. If we never, ever, ever can

take NSAIDS, what are we all taking? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm? The writhing

around on the floor scenario doesn't appeal. Maybe I should have him

rip out the plumbing while he's in there . . . . (LOL)

>>

I asked the doc this for my daughter and he suggests that you ride it

out and take nothing.

Regards,

Debbie in IL

MGB 8/10 Cigna approved as " in network "

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In a message dated 8/21/00 10:13:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

lindat@... writes:

<< Believe it or not, the surgery *may* cure the problem because of its

effect on various hormones and enzymes. When we are overweight, our

bodies produce more of various hormones, such as estrogen (just one

example), and not just from the ovaries, but also the adrenal glands,

for example.

There is first an immediate effect on the body after the surgery,

related to changes to the digestive system and digestive

hormones/enzymes, and then as you lose weight, other hormone levels will

change, too.

So, depending on what causes your cramps, maybe you won't have cramps

any more -- wouldn't that be just too great or what?

But you can take Vioxx, for instance, after surgery, and there are

probably others -- ask Dr. R.

Kind regards,

>>

just got her period, a week and a half post-op, and still had the awful

cramps and pains. I hope that as time passes her hormones do what you

suggest, . In the meantime, I emailed Dr R because I was concerned

about the fact that he has removed Vioxx from the pre-surgery regimen, and he

did NOT recommend Vioxx.

Here is what I wrote him:

<<Hi Doc,

gets terrible cramps and headaches with her period. I have the Vioxx

but was wondering if you think it is the best thing for her to take, in light

of your recent post about patients taking it pre-op.

Thanks,

Debbie LaManna>>

Here is what he wrote me back:

<<The cramps are probably estrogen related.

Hopefully they will be better.

Re need for pain meds: I do not know of a good answer.

For mild to moderate pain: nothing

For severe pain: narcotics like codeine.

RR>>

just rode it out and was better the next day. Hope this helps.

Regards,

Debbie in IL

MGB 8/10 Cigna approved as " in network "