I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Off-Topic => Off-Topic: Talk about anything you want. => Topic started by: karen547 on June 05, 2008, 06:39:37 AM
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I think I may have some scar tissue that is causing me some major pain. I cramped a little bit last week at treatment, but that usually doesn't cause me much pain and certainly not so much pain that I cannot stand up straight! I have some scar tissue from surgeries I had when I was a baby, and I think that is what is causing the pain. If I press down on my abdomen, I feel a hard mass, and it hurts when I cough as well. I don't know whether I should call my doctor, or just let it be. I may tell the NP at my unit tomorrow, and see what she thinks I should do.
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Anything that seems/feels odd or that is painful should be brought up with a medical professional to get it checked out. I would get it checked out regardless of what the NP tells you.
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A doctor would be best to ask. Atleast the doctor can order some test, scans, ect.
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I talked with the nurse at my GP's office and now I think it is just a keloid- so there isnt much I can do. I will keep an eye on it and see if it hurts more.
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Hmmmm, How long have you had the scar. In my experience the longer you have it the less likely it is to cause any pain. Keliods are pretty nasty and I would assume you would have known that's what it was long before now. But then you know what they say about assumtion...
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