Transvaginal mesh problem

so sorry for your pain.  i am going on my 5th surgery i had everything removed included,the vaginal mesh had harden and i was in horrible pain with pelvic and back pain and left leg hurting the pain never goes away, the dr who took out my mesh and tvt sling told me she got it all out. i still haver bladder spasms pelvic pain vaginal pain . i went to another dr for a second opinion and was told there was mesh left in me and probably has attached itself to a nerve, i go to mcv in richmond for opinion . i will need one more surgery to get this mesh that was left in me !   i am mentally and physically a wreak. and they dont want to deal with my pain, this is not right , and yes my pain is getting worse, im really so tired all the time. 

donna,

i am so sorry. i am having problems too. my mesh was put in about 5 years ago and i have had problems for almost a year now with that mesh. did you eventually get it all out? do you know of a doctor in texas that does the removal?

cathy

catmandu wrote:

donna marie wrote:

so sorry for your pain.  i am going on my 5th surgery i had everything removed included,the vaginal mesh had harden and i was in horrible pain with pelvic and back pain and left leg hurting the pain never goes away, the dr who took out my mesh and tvt sling told me she got it all out. i still haver bladder spasms pelvic pain vaginal pain . i went to another dr for a second opinion and was told there was mesh left in me and probably has attached itself to a nerve, i go to mcv in richmond for opinion . i will need one more surgery to get this mesh that was left in me !   i am mentally and physically a wreak. and they dont want to deal with my pain, this is not right , and yes my pain is getting worse, im really so tired all the time. 

donna,
i am so sorry. i am having problems too. my mesh was put in about 5 years ago and i have had problems for almost a year now with that mesh. did you eventually get it all out? do you know of a doctor in texas that does the removal?
cathy

donna let me know how you are doing.

You may have good reason to speak to a medical device attorney/lawyer.

We are representing victims throughout the United States who are suffering complications stemming from the transvaginal mesh such as the Avaulta vaginal mesh, the Gynecare mesh, the Avaulta vaginal mesh system, and other mesh manufacturers.

The problem with the transvaginal mesh is that it causes erosion through the vaginal epithelium, infection, migration or movement, painful sexual intercourse, vaginal scarring, intense bowel and bladder pain, and the recurrence of incontinence. ***this post is edited by moderator *** *** web addresses not allowed***Please read our Terms of Use

I also live in the richmond va. area and am looking for a dr. to handle my mesh complications. Would you share your outcome and whether you would recommend a dr. in the richmond area.

i do not know of a doctor that removes mesh in the richmond area.  maybe linda can tell you of one.  the closest to you would be california i think.

cathy

 

I hope you are feeling better now. Would you share what has happened with you since your last post. I also am in the richmond va. area and am looking for a good dr. to handle my mesh complications. Did you have any positive experiences at mcv? I have an appointment there in a few weeks and would like to know if they were any help to you. You can e-mail me at 

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I had problems within 2 weeks after the initial surgery. It eroded through my vaginal wall into my vagina, not once but 4 times. I had surgery 4 times to remove it from my vagina. Within 3 months I had severe stroke like symptoms but not stroke. They ruled it an auto immune disease of unknown origin. I have gone into the hospital 3 times for IV steroid therapy lasting from 4-5 days and remain on daily oral steroids. The neurologists have run every test know to man and cannot figure out why I have MS symptoms. I have no lesions in the brain or brain stem that they can see. I told them about the surgery and they dismissed it as nothing. I feel sure all my troubles are from the mesh from having my bladder tacked. Because of the stroke like symptoms, I went through weeks of physical therapy to gain my strength and ability to walk without falling into walls and tripping over air. I developed palsy 5, 6 and 7 and gained double vision in my right eye. Steroids help, but they are taking a toll on my body. I now have diabetes because of the steroids. Has anyone else had problems of this magnitude?
Sharon

Have you found a solution yet..I'm also in the Richmond Va area and Have had serious issues since day one and am looking for a second opinion. My Dr keeps looking at me as if I have three eyes almost 2 years in now.Googling around it seems as if it is a very common problem the low terrible constant pain unable to function ,work and weakness. Can any one recommend a good Dr or starting point?

I am 64 year old woman who had a mesh repair 5 years ago. Sex has never been the same.Pain which causes up tight feeling,cant wait to end.Main problem is my bladder not functioning properly.My pee is just a dribble,stop and stand up sit little more then cuts off.tHEN i CATHEDER MYSELF AND HALF WAS STILL IN THERE. gUESS DOCTOR TIME.