in 1992 i had a left inguinal hernia repair with no mesh. that repair lasted until 2006 when it came back. I opted to get it repaired with mesh and to have the other side done as well. so after the bilateral hernia repair with mesh, it took about 6 months before I became pain free. that was until two months ago when i strained my left side moving something. ever since then i have been suffering with alot of pain. I had a Cat scan done and that showed no hernia and nothing abnormal. and ive had two opinions from surgeons who say the repair is still strong and that im having nerve pain from the mesh. i assume they could have seen if the mesh was out of place with the cat scan. one surgeon suggested pain management . ive been on ibuprofen for months, it doesnt do awhole lot. i have a hard time working and even lifting anything over 15 pounds. I felt great and the mesh was a miracle cure until i strained it ..... i feel ill never be normal again. ive been told it could take months to go away but I have my doubts. any ideas about what my next step should be ?
