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Possible femoral hernia
I had Inguinal Hernia surgery on July 2nd , 4 weeks ago today, by Dr. Towfigh. Dr. Towfigh did find a small hernia on the MRI and because of my other diagnosis of a torn labrum I was uncertain as to which symptoms I was having were from which diagnosis. During the surgery Dr. Towfigh said that the small hernia was right where I indicated the pain was, which she marked right before the surgery. The surgery was uneventful, however, 4 days later I felt the same pain again. I saw Dr. Towfigh in her office and she felt that the pain was due to fluid filling the space where the hernia had been and that it should be absorbed by my body within the next two weeks. After 2 weeks that pain was gone. It is now 4 weeks and I only have a little discomfort from the surgery. All the other symptoms are gone. I can feel a little instability in my hip, which must be from the labrum tear, but no pain. I just started back to my lower weight training last week and have been running for the past 2 weeks. I even painted my toenails which I was unable to do for 5 1/2 months. Thank you so much Dr. Towfigh for your talents as a surgeon, great expertise in this field, and putting up with all my questions while educating me. I felt I was in good hands. I have let 4 of the prior physicians who saw me know about these hidden hernias and shared the New York Times article with them. It may keep others from prolong suffering.
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Possible femoral hernia
Dr. Towfigh found it on the MRI because she knew what to look for. The radiologist that initially read the MRI did not find
a hernia. That is why you need someone that is a hernia specialist as others don’t really know what to look for if it’s not
obvious. I was lucky to have a orthopedist that really pushed me to a specialist in hernia’s. I saw him today and he said
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Possible femoral hernia
I did go to Dr. Towfigh on June 10 th and she did find a hernia, besides being diagnosed with a torn labrum by my orthopedist. My orthopedist had also said that a torn labrum would not cause all the pain I was having and pushed me to see a hernia specialist, and he was right. The MRI report did not show a hernia so you really need to find a hernia specialist that knows what they are looking for. You’re right, I was lucky to have Dr. Towfigh in my backyard to consult. I’m having hernia repair surgery on July 2nd by Dr. Towfigh. After that I’ll be able to see what the symptoms are from the torn labrum.
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Possible femoral hernia
Dr. Towfigh, I did make an appointment to see you on June 6th. Thank you.
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Possible femoral hernia
I just received the results of the MRI and am now really confused. My orthopedist ordered both an MRI of the pelvis w/o contrast and the left hip. The MRI of the pelvis did not show a hernia and no acute abnormalities. The MRI of the hip showed degenerative tearing of the anterosuperior and superior labrum of the left hip. I saw my orthopedist yesterday and he said the tear of the labrum could cause my groin pain and some of my other symptoms. He was still not sure that there was not a hernia as some of the symptoms could not be explained by the tear of the labrum and the severity and consistency of the pain. He said even though the MRI did not show the hernia he would still like me to see a hernia specialist to make sure. I was thinking the same thing before I saw him yesterday, that I had too many hernia symptoms, but what are the odds of having both conditions. I am thinking that I will make an appointment with your office Dr. Towfigh, what do you think?
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Possible femoral hernia
As you said, no one knows our body like we do. That is why it’s so important to have a doctor that
respects and gives you credit for that and really listens. Luckily I knew this doctor professionally so
he knows that what I say is what is really happening. I will let you know after I have the MRI done
next week. One thing that has helped with the nerve pain down the leg is that I have been treating with
acupuncture and taking Gabapentin. At least I have gotten some relief. -
Possible femoral hernia
Thanks for your input Dr. Towfigh. I really feel I am on the right track. My MRI is scheduled for next Friday May 16th.
I feel lucky to have such a good doctor in my orthopedist and optimistic that I won’t have to go through this for
a really long period of time as some have done. I will let you know after I get the results of the MRI.