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    I have this major Inquanal hernia that is killing me,cannot stand upright for more than an Hour,lay down for 10 mins, am good to go for an hour,getting a truss tomorrow,see if that helps,any words of wisdom? have never felt pain like this before.
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    Sorry you feel so bad.
    I had an umbilical hernia. Sounds pretty easy compared to what you're going through.

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    I understand. Once mine were fixed I felt 100% again with increased motion and no pain. Recovery was not difficult except they said not to lift more than 7-10 lbs for 3 weeks. I didn"t think that would e a problem until I realized how many things in everyday life aren't marked with their weight.

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    Well, that just sucks!


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    How about surgery through the VA ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
    How about surgery through the VA ?
    Thats funny John i have medicare,can go to a real docter and hospital if I have to
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    Although I'm not a surgeon, I've certainly seen my share of inguinal hernias. In my experience, surgical repair is by far the preferred treatment, UNLESS there's some other condition present that is a contraindication for surgery, or the patient declines surgery.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pixelfixed View Post
    Thats funny John i have medicare,can go to a real docter and hospital if I have to
    Well,,, it was not meant to be funny,,,, it was meant to be helpful, as I know nothing of Medicare, at least not for a few more years,,, I had forgotten just how old you are & when you mentioned an illness & I know your a veteran,,, then the first logical thought to me was the VA,,,,so there ,,,,,,,,
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    Hi, back in 1980 I had inguinal hernia. I practiced karate, I went to the university (medical sciences) checked the library (no internet). It recommended surgery. After my operation I did about a year going to te gym and rehabbing my abdominals. It worked. Wish you health, brother.
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    Hey pixelfixed, I have had 2 over the years and yep they hurt like hell. Surgery is the best option. The longer you leave it the more it tears. Post op I was unable to work for 6 weeks. Doc reckoned it should be about 90% as strong. Been a few years since the last one and they seem to be holding up good. Trusses didn't work for me. Worst thing I remember post op was tryin to take a crap.
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