I have been diagnosed with: INTERNAL POSTERIOR HERNIA and it may be Petit's Hernia related to sciatic neuropathy (causing intestinal neuropathy). I have had serious back issues for a long time in fact. I have 3 hernias (lumbar, thoriacic and cerival) and stenosis in each location all which were at moderate stage in 2005, but progressive and the lumbar noted as "rather marked". Seven years later, with much more pain, I don't have to be a physican to say it is much worse. I have had terrific pain management all along, so often forget just how bad the pain really is. MY QUESTION NOW IS THIS: Diagnosis #1..YES. Diagnosis #2 as to the cause - not confirmed. Question is...now what? I still cannot eat more than a couple of bites, thus remain emaciated, as anything causes great discomfort and of course the hernia to pop out and all sorts of gastro trouble. I am afraid to eat now. I am told the surgery to too major (!!??) I have had a colonoscopy and gastroscopy, but this does NOT include the small intestine...does it? Oh woa is me. I feel like I am dying before my eyes and no one is helping me fix it. It has been 2 years now. CAN ANYONE OUT THERE HELP ME. Can anyone refer me to a good ortho surgeon or I guess anyone who can help in southern Ontario. I imagine I am speaking to the U.S. though...aren't I? Any advice will help....thanks.
Well, GUESS WHAT.....I have been diagnosed by both my original (and reputable) GP in Toronto and world renowed gastroenterologist as having: internal posterior hernia. Further, it could be a Petit's Hernia related to sciatic neuropathy (causing intestinal neuropathy). I have had serious back issues for a long time in fact. I have 3 hernias (lumbar, thoriacic and cerival) and stenosis in each location all which were at moderate stage in 2005, but progressive and the lumbar noted as "rather marked". Seven years later, with much more pain, I don't have to be a physican to say it is much worse. I have had terrific pain management all along, so often forget just how bad the pain really is. MY QUESTION NOW IS THIS: Does anyone out there know about these hernias or even just posterior internal hernias. Knowing this now, does not yet change the fact I have trouble eating as anything causes great discomfort and of course the hernia to pop out. I am told the surgery to too major (!!??) Well then...what do I do now? Oh dear.
Hi there!
Well, without a clinical evaluation it would be difficult to determine the cause of your symptoms. Possibilities that may need to be considered include chronic malabsorption, GI infections, inflammations, parasitic infestations, GI motility issues, laxative overuse, hormonal/ endocrine abnormalities, growths/ masses etc. I would suggest getting this evaluated by a primary care physician or a gastroenterologist for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. Meanwhile you could try taking semi-solid food with moderate fiber content and see if this seems to help with your symptoms.
Hope this helps.
Take care!