https://www.medhelp.org/user_posts/list/3124313 Medical communities and forums staffed by doctors from leading medical centers. Over 325 forums and communities providing medical information and medical help. en The “line” going down your abdomen is indeed much more indicative of a diastasis rather than a true h Richard A Pierce, M.D. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:53 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hernia-Repair/Abdominal-Strain/show/1778897#post_8235697 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hernia-Repair/Abdominal-Strain/show/1778897#post_8235697 If you’re already having significant pain and GI discomfort from your hiatal hernia, then you’re prob Richard A Pierce, M.D. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:49:56 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hernia-Repair/When-is-it-time-to-have-hernia-repair-surgery/show/1777652#post_8235671 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hernia-Repair/When-is-it-time-to-have-hernia-repair-surgery/show/1777652#post_8235671 Worriedsick04, It sounds to me like you need more of a thorough workup to figure out why you’re havi Richard A Pierce, M.D. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:30:59 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Digestive-Disorders-Gastroenterology/help/show/1786338#post_8235632 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Digestive-Disorders-Gastroenterology/help/show/1786338#post_8235632 I have to admit that your problem is a bit of an unusual occurrence, and I’m not sure I can make a di Richard A Pierce, M.D. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 23:41:15 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Digestive-Disorders-Gastroenterology/Why-do-I-get-bad-cramps-while-hiking/show/1780935#post_8202502 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Digestive-Disorders-Gastroenterology/Why-do-I-get-bad-cramps-while-hiking/show/1780935#post_8202502 Hi Fitshape, Nothing against your doctor’s diagnostic skills, but it is sometimes possible for a per Richard A Pierce, M.D. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:34:32 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hernia-Repair/Abdominal-Strain/show/1778897#post_8199148 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hernia-Repair/Abdominal-Strain/show/1778897#post_8199148 Glad if I could be of help. Given that you have ongoing or even worsening symptoms, I think followin Richard A Pierce, M.D. Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:44:46 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Digestive-Disorders-Gastroenterology/Lower-Right-Quadrant-Abdominal-Pain-Please-help/show/1778501#post_8183947 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Digestive-Disorders-Gastroenterology/Lower-Right-Quadrant-Abdominal-Pain-Please-help/show/1778501#post_8183947 Hi Adbhelp, Although I don’t know your complete story, your CT results don’t seem to be particularly Richard A Pierce, M.D. Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:53:55 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Digestive-Disorders-Gastroenterology/Lower-Right-Quadrant-Abdominal-Pain-Please-help/show/1778501#post_8180431 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Digestive-Disorders-Gastroenterology/Lower-Right-Quadrant-Abdominal-Pain-Please-help/show/1778501#post_8180431 Hi Jack 615, The decision to repair a hernia can depend on many factors such as the hernia’s locatio Richard A Pierce, M.D. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:43:36 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hernia-Repair/When-is-it-time-to-have-hernia-repair-surgery/show/1777652#post_8176888 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hernia-Repair/When-is-it-time-to-have-hernia-repair-surgery/show/1777652#post_8176888