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Pain after mesh repair
I wanted to update my personal experience with chronic disabling pelvic pain after bilateral ( not at the same time) laparoscopic mesh hernia repairs. Several months ago I had exploratory surgery in which a small lower abdominal wall hernia was found and repaired and in addition the mesh was essentially entirely removed from both groins. I still have pain and limitations but the pain is not constant and is far easier to manage and deal with.
in case someone else is suffering like I did and pain management injections don’t provide adequate relief I think it so important it is to be evaluated by a hernia specialist who treats patients with pain after hernia surgery. Hopefully, like Dr Towfigh and others, they will also have a better idea of what you’re going through and not minimize your complaints or the effect its having on your life .
I also have a question. I looked at the JAMA article @ imaging occult inguinal hernias. Do you think results would be similar for other occult or incisional hernias ? I always wondered because I’ve had so many laparoscopic procedures and worried that they only were looking for inguinal hernias on the studies. Also, have the upright MRI machines where you can sit or stand been used to look for occult hernia’s? And, is there anywhere you could suggest getting an MRI reread in the event something may have been missed?
Thank you Dr Towfigh for starting this site.