Stomach pain since her kidney removal
This message is about my mother, who was diagnosed with kidney cancer six years ago and underwent surgery to remove her kidney and spleen. Since the operation (from day one, in other words), she has had stomach pain when she gets up, when she walks, when she coughs, and when she strains to have a bowel movement... The doctors say it’s adhesions.
Twice a year, she has a TEP scan; they don’t detect anything, and she has been considered in complete remission for the past three years.
And we are very happy about that.
However, she is still in pain, and sometimes it’s severe. She has gas, trouble going to the bathroom, and pain. The doctors say it’s due to adhesions (pain and constipation); she often sees the doctor, who prescribes medication to help her go to the bathroom, but it doesn’t make any difference.
Today, the doctor examined her and her stomach is tender. She suggested that my mother get a pelvic CT scan, but since they can’t see anything on the PET scan, I doubt they’ll see anything on the CT scan...
So my question is: What should I do? Is this normal? Do you have any tips for relieving the pain?
And best of luck to those who are still battling this disease