Ileostomy Scar Tissue Pain - Seeking Advice

Beatrice; You are right to be cautious. I wish I had never had the latest surgery. I am scheduled (in a few weeks) to see a pain specialist for a possible injection to control the pain. Say a prayer for me. I will keep you posted, if you like.

Yes, Merryberry - please keep me posted. Sending healing and positive thoughts your way.

All the best to you.

I was referred to a specialist in physiatry and interventional pain management. He said there are three nerves that supply the area where we are having our pain. He performed a nerve block to one of them and the relief was tremendous. The pain is not completely gone but it has diminished to the point that I can do what I want. Prior, the pain prevented me from doing some of the simplest tasks. The nerve block is uncomfortable but the entire procedure only takes about 20 minutes. Beatrice, I strongly encourage you to look into this procedure. How are you doing?

Hi Merryberry!

Thanks for thinking of me (and all who have this problem).

So glad the nerve block worked. I will definitely look into that if/when the pain gets to that point again.

Right now... who knows why, but I haven't had that level of pain for a long time.

Is the nerve block a one-time thing? Lasts for a long time?

All the best and continued good health.

Beatrice, I am so glad to hear you are not having the pain. I wonder why. Isn't life such a mystery? The nerve block can last 6-12 months for most, different for everyone. The procedure itself is mildly uncomfortable and takes only a few minutes.

There is a new material that really helps keep adhesions at bay -- I opted for it and cannot believe it is not mandated!! It is not like saran wrap but it protects like that and is put over the surgical area before closing the skin back.
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