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Redsandro
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 Posted - 12/05/2008 : 11:24:34
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When I was a little kid, I had an inguinal hernia. A small one. Doc told me to do nothing and it went away. But I know inguinal hernia's never heal. Intestines just stay in until something makes them find the right spot again.
So a few days ago I discovered it's back. And it's brand new. I saw it - I didn't notice it because of the pain. There was none.
But now that I know it, it starts hurting annoyingly. It should have been the other way around. Anyone experienced something similar? Anyone thinks this pain is TMS?
Also, I didn't do any crazy **** (heavy lifting), so could the intestines manouvering towards the hernia be caused by TMS instead? Sounds weird, but since irritable bowel syndrome is also TMS..
Note that I have had an irritated bowel for like.. 5 years. At the same place (not at the hernia side, the other one), always. And as I am writing this line, I palpate and it's not there. Funny. I don't know how long it's been gone. I guess my intestines have relaxed lately. (No jokes please.  ) That means to me that TMS is even more gone than back when I had rid of my major issue (RSI).
I am not having my old TMS or symptom imperative, and I am quite sure if TMS is eating me, I would get backpain, as I always get since I was 'fixed'.
I am trying to find out whether to take this seriously or not. I think I'll just wait and see for a week or two, and if it still sucks then, I might go to the doctor.
My current life situation includes having to travel for 3 hours before being at the doc's place, so I kind of like not going there. 
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alexis
USA
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Posted - 12/05/2008 : 12:51:09
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Hi Redsandro,
I could imagine the pain might be TMS, but probably not the hernia itself. I think that would involve a bit more evolutionary complexity than we have.
Did you read about that recent study on hand pain?
http://www.arc.org.uk/news/article/18899480
So it does get back to the old issue of sometimes there's physically induced pain, but that doesn't mean it can't be magnified, prolonged and exaggerated by our minds.
I don't know much about hernia's, but shouldn't you get it looked at? Where are you that you are 3 hours from a doctor? I thought the airlift from the south pole to Australia wasn't much more than that?
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bendingspoon
USA
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Posted - 12/06/2008 : 04:17:45
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Redsandro,
inguinal hernias may be TMS- and IBS-induced, but they are physical conditions that need to be repaired through surgery in order to avoid eventual complications in the future. It is not an urgent matter but should be taken care of when you have some time at hand. It is a minimally invasive routine surgery. I had my inguinal hernia successfully repaired a couple of years ago. It is of course also possible not to undergo the surgery (the most famous example is Alfred Hitchcock who 'carried around' his hernia for several decades before he got it repaired) but I think it is better to be on the safe side and have it done. You should in any case see a doctor who can confirm whether or not you really have an inguinal hernia and THEN decide if you want it repaired or rather not.
Take care and good luck!
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Peg
USA
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Posted - 12/06/2008 : 13:36:14
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I agree with Alexis. While your pain may be caused by tms, a hernia is a structural issue. I would suggest you consult with a physician. Even the tms doctors suggest any new problem be evaluated by your doctor.
A hernia develops when there is a separation of the muscle in the abdominal wall. A portion of the bowel then protrudes through that opening, causing the obvious bulge under the skin. They may or may not be painful. Sometimes they can be reduced manually and left alone (as when you were a child).
While I agree that tms does some strange things, it is also possible that the pain developed because the blood flow to the section of bowel involved is being reduced by the muscle constricting it. This can potentially cause serious issues, so it would probably be wise to be seen by some doctor. Isn't there somewhere you can be seen closer than 3 hours away?
This is not intended to be taken as medical advice, but a Nurses opinion. It is always advisable to consult with your physician when a new symptom develops.
Peg
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Redsandro
Netherlands
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Posted - 12/07/2008 : 08:30:19
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Thanks for the reply.
Well, the hernia was confirmed when I was little, and now it's in the exact same spot.
After a few days it was gone though. The pain I mean. There is still some bulge. It's very copable now (as in hard to even notice) so I'll keep it with me until I visit that doctor anyway, probably next year.
I think this is an example of a magical marriage between TMS and some physical thing, because after the pain and most of the bulge was gone, I had sleeping trouble. I haven't slept in two days.. I am so tired, I am sure I will sleep tonight.
About the doctor, it's a temporary thing where I move around a lot so I don't keep swapping doctors because I don't like that, and the public transportation sucks, from door to door it takes me 3 hours to get there with a combination of bike/bus/train. For real issues I can ofcourse visit the hospital, but that's more for the instant blood kind of situations.
Thanks again.
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njoy
Canada
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Posted - 12/08/2008 : 13:33:56
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Hernia surgery is not always safe and easy. As with any surgery there can be serious complications. My husband recently got two hernias repaired although the surgeon tried hard to talk him into just living with them. Apparently, there is little danger in just waiting to see what happens.
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Inguinal hernia experiences - anyone?
