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karen547
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« on: June 05, 2008, 06:39:37 AM »
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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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2008, 07:28:38 AM »
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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« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2008, 09:37:09 AM »
A doctor would be best to ask. Atleast the doctor can order some test, scans, ect.
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« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2008, 10:01:09 AM »
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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« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2008, 05:40:43 PM »
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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