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Removal of mesh after inguinal hernia repair.

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adele_89294
adele_89294

Is anyone out there aware of any person who has had to have mesh removed due do mesh inguinodynia after inguinal hernia repair with mesh?

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  • rustyskel10
    rustyskel10 adele_89294

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    How are you doing now? I just had mesh removed

    October 26, 2016. I had a recurring hernia on my

    right side after having arthroscopic hernia repair on both sides back in November of 2015. I had a lot of nerve pain on both sides where you bend to sit. Had the surgeon and other doctors baffled. I also had a surface nerve pain where my shirt could not touch my skin. I was put on gabapentin until about a month ago. I was referred to Dr. Micheal Brunt at Barnes Jewish hospital in St. Louis MO. It's been 2 1/2 weeks. I have an infection in two of the incisions. He removed the mesh arthroscopic and repaired the hernia with open. I'm on an antibiotic now. Having sharp burning pain on the right side. Fine while sitting or lying down. Hope you are doing better.

    • adele_89294
      adele_89294 rustyskel10

      Posted

      I am slowly, but surely having more good days than bad. It has taken nearly three months to start to get any relief. I am hoping the nerves are gradually becoming less irritated and I believe they are. Two and a half weeks very early days, I was still in agony then. I am taking Palexia for pain and it has been the best thus far with relatively no side effects. I am also seeing a pain management psychologist and am going to try an exercise physiologist. This seems to be working for me, although on days the nerve pain is still debilitatin I am learning to manage it better. I hope your infection clears up soon and if the nerve pain is overwheling listen to your body and rest. Although I know even at rest nerve pain can be debilitating. Wishing you a successful recovery. Be patient with yourself and don't try and please everyone else. The recovery will take longer, try and stay positive. My pain was so bad at times I was suicidal. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.

  • scott79586
    scott79586 adele_89294

    Posted

    hello, Does anyone remember who had the mesh removal in NYC by Dr Brian Jacobs?? I remeber them posting it on here but no longer have the link. And was wondering how that person was doing now post removal before I go in february for my mesh removal. Thanks
    • dale57825
      dale57825 scott79586

      Posted

      Hello Scott I'm new to this site but I've been reading with interest the posts on this subject. the fellow that went to doctor Jacob's in nyc you're talking about was 2manar12476. I am also having troubles with an old hernia mesh repair and waiting with interest to hear about your doctor visit .good luck!

    • Simijonov
      Simijonov scott79586

      Posted

      Hello Skott,i have the same problem,please let me to know about your recovery
  • Carlitoway
    Carlitoway adele_89294

    Posted

    Have you had your mesh removed? Are you better?
    • Carlitoway
      Carlitoway scott79586

      Posted

      Neurectomy i am reading is bad. I spoke with a few people and tney are not happy with it either.
    • jonah30439
      jonah30439 scott79586

      Posted

      Hi Scott. New to the site. I had a consult with dr. Jacobs in NYC for mesh removal.Saw earlier you were considering him. Any update?
  • Carlitoway
    Carlitoway adele_89294

    Posted

    Neurectomy i am reading is bad. I spoke with a few people and tney are not happy with it either.
  • scott79586
    scott79586 adele_89294

    Posted

    Well I am glad I am not getting a Neurectomy done then! But the mesh now thats a different story.
    • RC009
      RC009 scott79586

      Posted

      Neurectomy is often done with mesh removal since the nerves all go through the inguinal area. Dr. Ramshaw in TN is a specialist in this. I have heard neurectomy is like 80% success with atheletes going back to the field after.  Who is saying it didnt work? They may have other complications. Thanks in advance.

       

    • scott79586
      scott79586 RC009

      Posted

      ???????   I am just saying i am glad i am NOT getting any neuro work done.
    • Carlitoway
      Carlitoway RC009

      Posted

      No Neurectomy cripples you. So many stories I read from people but they went to Petersen
    • SuzieQQQ
      SuzieQQQ Carlitoway

      Posted

      Is Petersen a hack?? My son is considering neurectomy.
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