intestines after hysterectomy

intestines after hysterectomy

LOL! No sex yet as I "feel" I am not healed on the inside yet. I'm now building it up with ferritin and iron rich foods. I had a hysterectomy November of 2017 and I’m still healing. 2) kicking in my vagina or pelvic as if 9 months pregnant with Child with big feet. It hurts to the touch. Yes it sounds familiar to me. Dr removed endo from all...he says. For almost 12 months I had abdominal swelling (looked like i was heavily pregnant), and belly felt heavy, almost like i was pregnant, and suffered fluid retention in legs and ankles, as well as joint stiffness. I had this cancer for two years and my surgeon missed it. I just started having vaginal pain - Started having frequent UTIs - I'm a nurse and it seems to happen more when I'm on my feet for 12 hours feels better when I'm laying down but I still feel a burning pain - ice packs have helped - I haven't seen the doctor yet for the pain because I thought all the pain was coming from UTIs but after being on several anabiotic's I'm realizing now that is a chronic pain - I do not take any hormone therapy - had acupuncture for hot flashes and no more hot flashes now - hope to find the answer soon - i'm open to anything that helps except surgery - I hope we can find the answer I was happy to see your post. Noticed I am more drier than normal. He then arranged for me to go to Cheltenham. Or just continue to deal with it. Hang in there ladies. Mostly I get very tired, the slightest thing now makes me tired, even though I didnt feel that at the beginning. It is a nightmare. It might be your intestines don’t care for your diet, especially considering the upset of surgery, anesthesia, medications, and hormone changes. The degree of pain will vary depending upon the type of incision made. The pain should gradually decline and should be intermittent in later stages of recovery. but it just got worse. If you have endometriosis, you may have higher levels of prostaglandins. I went to the Doctor and she recommends me using a water base lubricant.You and your partner can both used it. Last week I was told the clot lying on top of my vagina measured 9cms and fortunately has naturally shrunk to 6cms the other clot has now dispersed. My bowel was herniating through the laparotomy scar and my bladder stuck to my cervix amoung other things. ... intestines. Hy, I've done hysterectomy now is 8 months still experiencing pains on the abdomen and on my vaginal help I don't know what to do now I've removed the womb; ovaries due to ovarian cyst and fallopian tube pls help. Have decided against HRT and I'm just hoping for a little light at the end of the tunnel soon. I would love to know what kinda answers you find out or get. What could this be I'm very worried, Hi my name is veronica and I had a total hysterectomy and cervix removed stage 4 almost cancer 3 years ago. If you don’t have your ovaries, it could be a sign you’ve developed ovarian remnant syndrome {ORS} that has produced a cyst. Who is going to look at that? Right ovary remains. Be patient with yourself and keep in mind that your pain will eventually completely fade away. I'm exhausted all the time. It is hard to relax, but you need to let go and take a slower pace for a while. I had a hysterectomy on dec 8 2016 and I've been having a really bad sharp burning pain in the upper right part of my stomach bad... What did you find out from your doctor? Any positive experiences? When two healing tissues become connected with scar tissue, they form what they call adhesions. If there’s any chance you think it could be cancer, seek medical care sooner rather than later. I have put weight and I really want to go back to the gym. The surgery goes well ( thanks to the gyne). Will use lubricant for now on. On March 31, 2017, I had a LAVH total hysterectomy with BSO (ovaries and tubes removed), and several lymph nodes removed, too. You should also know that the pain medication and antibiotics you get after surgery can slow down and disrupt bowel activity. Believe it or not, walking can get your bowels moving and help them function better. Sorry to read about these experiences. Now I'm lucky if it's 96/53 thats it everyday now or lower. The word is from leio-+ myo-+ -oma, "smooth-muscle tumor". I am 61 yo & just tired off all this. Of course, you know indigestion can cause cramps. Tiredness is still an issue I am in bed for 8pm most nights. I have been have increasing pain in my vagina and right side. They believe this happens because there is less blood flow to the ovaries after they remove the uterus. I'm going in my 6 weeks after opération had my uterus cervix and tubes out the past week I've been having like a pinching pain on my left side upper incision but lower then belly button has anyone experience this just seeing my doct in a week !! This happens faster if you've experienced childbirth Its a simple diagnosis so once you feel you can tolerate another gyn exam, I would go. During my surgery three major adhesions from the laparotomy surgery had to be dissected. The pain really killing me. This can affect various joints in the body like such as the knees, shoulders, and hips. If you become dehydrated, you can experience some cramping. If you do too much too soon, you could create even more trauma and thus more cramping, so it’s a good idea to follow your doctor’s order and give your body the time it needs to heal right the first time. I haven't had any problem at all with sex. I also get a pain as if I need to pass gas but don't and have to wait for a few minutes for it to subside. By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies. I am 32 yrs old and had to have this due to endometriosis. What’s more, some of what you thought were uterine cramps before your hysterectomy were probably your intestines, too. I started trying to walk at 6 weeks and barely walked 100 steps and got extremely tired, my son was with me, he had to run back to the house and get the car and pick me up. A dragging, uncomfortable sensation at the top of the vagina drops down in the vagina. Ice pops, Jell-O, juice and broth soups are good foods to eat after the procedure. Like you, I was tired all the time but the worst thing I found about it all was how emotional I was! In order to get the Bowles moving, drink prune juice, only take the pain meds if necessary and using a heating pad helped me a lot. If you have undergone vaginal hysterectomy, the feeling is more of a bearing down pain or tenderness. Eat well, avoid inflammatory foods (sugar, processed foods etc). I had the same procedure on the 12/7/2017. You can end up with not only chronic pelvic pain, but intestinal cramping, too. Uterine fibroids arise from the tissue in the muscle layer of the wall of the uterus, called the myometrium. The result was osteoporosis ( risk of fracture - HIGH ) and also did the blood test for vitamin B, calcium and vitamin D. The result was absolutely fantastic. I had a severely prolapsed uterus. Plastic surgery is concerned with the bodily surface and with reconstructive work of the face and exposed parts. Endometriosis is less likely to lead to future pain if your ovaries are removed at the time of hysterectomy. I was fine during the walk, in fact I was happy to be getting back to normal activities, but later that night, and for the last four days I have had pain which I reckon is just muscle strain. I also am a hiker and can only do 1 1/2 miles every few days. I had an abdominal hysterectomy (ovaries remain) about 18 months ago, at age 38. I did birth control, midol, etc. My #s way down ca125 and feel so much better through chemo. Its been my experience that the pain meds really slow your bowls down. It's all a bit overwhelming to think about. Not sure if you are allowed to give out personal details on here but let me know if you fancy a chat and I will put my details on. Sex is great. I hope that you and others do the same could be anything even UTI When the doctor says no bending and to just rest for 6 weeks they mean just that learned my lesson. A clot had forced its way out of the drain site, leaving two more in my vagina. PCOS could be a culprit, too. I never had any abdomen pains at all and did not need any pain killers I was in hospital one day.the worst part was going to toilet it felt like giving birth fir the first week. You can call your doctor and see if he/she feels that may work for you. I read some women resumed after 6 weeks, but honestly, I'm terrified, because my man is well endowed. Hi im 8 weeks po im still havin a bit of lower abdo pain and also upper stomach cramps and get very tired in the afternoon. Responded well to chemo and used cbd/thc oils. Like with any wound, the tissues around the vaginal cuff may be less sensitive and flexible in the beginning. The feeling of being constipated is normal. After they remove the uterus, ovulation continues normally. Following a full hysterectomy, women can also suffer from joint pains. Day 3 post op n still no bm. What’s more, some of what you thought were uterine cramps before your hysterectomy were probably your intestines, too. They gave me morphine but it only helped for like 20 minutes and I had to wait two hours then They tried Percect I couldn't keep it down, they tried Dauladid it didn't do anything then they tried Percect without Tylenol n it helped some but not nearly as much as I hoped. This is my wife's email. No one should be having pain & discomfort after so long! Drinking lots of fluids really trying to not take pain medications but I am every once in awhile. Btw, drinking epson salts helps with that task. Horrible stabbing pain on right side after eating. Be patient, rest(means just that-sit back read a book, catch up on your taped shows, write a letter, What the heck write a book or story of your experience, walk a little so you don't develop clots) but please rest and no lifting more than 10 pounds. There may be an infection when the pain is accompanied by fever, the area around the wound is red and feels warm, and one is generally not feeling well. Firstly, avoid getting gas through watching your diet. This can cause great discomfort and pain until you can pass some gas or have your first bowel movement. Just from experience. Still having trouble sleeping, and feel exhausted all the time, and so emotional. I dreaded going to the loo I also thought I was giving birth. Everything went fine then 12weeks ago I started bleeding again and now the pain has come back, so back on tablets and painkillers, its a constant tummy ache like cramps but worse anyone else has this. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. . I need to get back to work, my doc said I should be able to go back after 4 weeks but no sex till at least six weeks. I have twinges in my abdomen from time to time. It look about 4 months for my body to get back to "normal" as far as that is concerned. I haven't been able to manage my pain, even when I was in the hospital. I also went back to work early although on a limited basis but now wish I waited until I felt a bit better as I think that's what slowed down my healing process. Even though it is not serious I know how awful I felt on being told. Please get lots of rest too. Sex after hysterectomy can be uncomfortable when the wound has not completely healed. Hi i just had my hysterectomy 3 weeks ago i have pains in my stomach,i still have my cervix pls what is the problem? Complication when they removed my enlarged uterus and lascerated my vagina in the process. I am visiting the doctor tomorrow to see if I can get anything for it. Last November I started having symptoms of a bladder infection, which had been chronic. Had a Radical Hysterectomy on December 14, 2016. Though they may help, remember to be cautious with pain medication as they may slow down your bowels. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sign up for Life After Hysterectomy's newsletter. I've been suffering this , it was an infection. This is your body and you only have 1 chance to heal properly from this operation. Oh and wear loose clothing. Rose Marie. I thought I was one of the lucky ones with no pain after op. Apparently that was wishful thinking. Total hysterectomy. The pain is mainly in your tummy, and some patients describe it as being like bad period pain. So now I have had it and thought I would be fine in a week or so. I was very active prior, walking about 6km a day and almost daily yoga. My recovery was long and painful. Pain is off and on and swelling is ridiculous but looking forward to a better life once healed.I will not over do again and will give my body the time it needs, so just listen to your body and try to relax as much as you can. How can you have uterine cramps if you don’t have a uterus? I have to say mine was more uncomfortable than painful. My wife had a hysterectomy done. I had a total hysterectomy, ovaries and tubes moved. On the Monday my kidneys were packing up. I just wish the bloating would subside. It doesn’t make sense. Are Painful Breasts After Hysterectomy A Cause For Concern? Should I ask for a muscle relaxer or specific pain meds?? My periods were always heavy and lasted 2 weeks but last December, the vaginal bleeding was none stop. I hope your recovery doesn't last as long as mine . Bowel pain was awful. Everytime I take a shit ,it triggers raw burning pain. These hormone-like substances are what caused uterine cramps during your period. Op must affect the joints somehow. In general, after surgery, your body will start to form scar tissue as part of the normal healing process. On the 3 rd day at home, we had to remove the dressing from where the blood drain had been inserted. The one who did my surgery said the ovary looked fine during the operation and suggested I started taking OCPs. I'm getting cabin fever, and had two decent days of slowly attempting to move more and handle some light housework, but today feels like a set back. I had to masterabate to stop the nerves from going crazy. Had my uterus cervix n tubes taken both ovaries remain. My right ovary was completely covered with a cyst, my surgeon tried to save it...no luck. My hysterectomy was due to two abnormal pap cin3 precancerous cells. Intercourse and general day to day can be a struggle for me! I realize everyone's experience is different, but most important is bed rest - no matter how good I may feel or how bad I want to feel. I ended up getting that wonderful vaginal cuff cellulitis and was admitted four days in the hospital.. the most pain I've ever been through. Sorry for your pain. Liz. Hey Carla. I felt pain & had vaginal bleeding then spotting which i think is normal. It started in the 2nd-week post op I just hope it goes away, I was feeling great 5 days after surgery and doing wee walks and housework etc. I felt OK, but overdid it by going on a 4 mile walk last week. Here you are in a traumatic and emotional situation following your surgery, and you are having to self administer injections. As you would expect, the first 24 hours after your surgery is the most uncomfortable time. I had this surgery done because I had cervical cancer. The pain isn't going away and it comes sometimes a few weeks long or months. My temperature runs between 96.1 to 101.4 this is everyday. You can read more about menopausal arthralgia and why this occurs in our post sudden and widespread post-hysterectomy joint pain. I'm writing this post hoping that things are better with you by the stage I write it, which is June 2017. The ultrasound showed my only ovary has a cyst. Some foods may not settle as well as they used to in your younger days. I had a total vaginal hysterectomy(still have ovaries and tubes) on March 19,2017 durning this time I have lost complete vision in my left eye. It can take years to progress or become a surgical option only in a matter of mos. Thanks so much! But the estrogen doesn't work it makes it worse! Now it's been a year and almost a month,and I have been having bad pelvic pain 24/7. Hope this helps. Saw 6 different OBGYN and they all said it was Endometriosis and I was prescribe all kinds of oral and injectable hormones or anti-protaglandins. I am 47 years old. Did you try something new or have you overeaten? After a hysterectomy women have an increased risk of developing a prolapse. I am at a loss. Any fever or redness should be addressed. Wake up at 7, prepare for next day and go back to sleep until next morning where I felt I was dragging myself out of bed. Good luck. I now have osteoporosis. If you feel you don’t need it anymore, consider stopping the pain medication. I had a vaginal hysterectomy a week ago . I had a hysterectomy in 2011 The doctor told me he done a complete. I'm nauseous and full of trapped wind. I read that hrt can cause breast cancer. Just try and remember the trauma your baby has been through. If a huge appetite, I'm gaining weight, have a lower abdominal pain on my right, my boobs hurt, I have constipation, urinate all the time and I'm always tired. I don't know if pain is coming from hysterectomy, adhesion dissection or new adhesions from recent surgery. I had a full hysterectomy last Monday 22nd Jan 2018 I had a hysterectomy Dec 1 2016 with cervix removal. I too had a sensation of bruising & 'twisting' afterwards for several weeks. Is this normal??? No post op bleeding/spotting, was in hospital for 5 days. I had a hysterectomy about 7 weeks ago, 3/9/17. Having help to clean the house is great and a pie of books to read also helps plus computer games! I am not taking the narcotic pain meds as they made bowel movements impossible. Hello Ann B, My cervix, uterus, and both tubes were removed. Any suggestions. I stayed two days in hospital and was feeling amazed at my seemingly speedy recovery this past week. Good luck. Since going back to work my body is now in bits. Learn how your comment data is processed. I have also noticed my bones creaking all the time which I never had before. Unfortunately, I don't have a SO to experience this with to answer! When I couldn't stand this anymore, I said let's do surgery (which no one wanted to do on account of my age and that I did not have kids). 6 weeks post hysterectomy. There is a really good chance your left ovary is ok and there e pain is due to the trauma of surgery. I had a total laparoscopic hysterectomy with ovaries removed. Lavender oil massaged into your pelvic area seemed to assist me with this unbearable pain after partial hysterectomy. Well I still can't have sex. What suggestions do anyone have? I'm in so much pain I tryed to cut pack on my pain meds but that was a big mistake I was in even more pain. Have you tried any meds that have helped for you? Your ovaries can be another culprit for camping sensations, when an egg matures and releases during ovulation. How long will this be healed so that I can drive my motorbike again in going to work? Hope your night sweats lessen and you get some very important sleep to help you heal Esther. I had my robotic hysterectomy January 18 2018 and the pain in my left side is unbearable. Things haven't changed much for me. I go see my Gyne on Jan 4 for a check up. Idiot doctors! I was not expecting to have pain like this. And I get weird twinges of pain in various locations In my abdomen. No pain what so ever. I still suffer with abdominal pain, however mostly dull rather than stabbing pains. I am 52. Dr is no help what so ever now. Last question, I have a boyfriend that's been patiently waiting to resume our sex life. (OB/GYN)Date reviewed: 18/3/2019. Expensive but think it made huge difference. I had a laparoscopic abdominal hysterectomy on 7/6/17 and in a hurry to get back to my old self (long distance running). Lots of frustration as have to wait for further tests, no gardening nor golf, and no lifting. I was seen by Mr Hall the Gynaecologist. I'm 6. I’m unsure about hrt as I’m suffering from hot sweats and disturbed sleep. Hello 37 stage 3 cervical cancer. In addition I was very bloated. My husband is super frustrated with me and I don't know what to do. However antibiotics cleared it up. Literally that is what the nurse said to me on the phone when I called last week. Read our privacy policy for more info. Causes of vaginal prolapse include childbirth, menopause, and hysterectomy. Thank you for your reply Esther. I did the investigation by doing mass bone density which was recommended by one of the gyne. Good luck xx. Feel extremely lucky as I had a high sex drive. I had a laparoscopic hysterectomy on 8-18-17. Hi. At 4 weeks post op, l could not sit without pain in my pelvic and vaginal area. Having a difficult time with getting my bowels to move, and there is painful gas and bloating. Hi Angelique, this is ridiculous. Unfortunately, i had leg, foot, shoulder and even my hand pain and numbness. This is the best way to get rid of build-up gas. I strongly recommend rest. Having a hysterectomy does not always cure persistent pelvic pain due to endometriosis. I don't do pain pills and didn't want morphine either. Stick to really easily digestible food as wind and pooing seem to be the biggest causes of pain. I can't call my doctor til Monday due to weekend. Hi folks my names fee. I'm only 38. I’d say the opposite. One of its signs is cramps, often accompanied by either diarrhea or constipation. It’s simple really. I'm not too good at telling people around me when I need help so didn't get any support for it. Is this normal. It’s especially important to drink plenty of water each day if your diet is high in fiber, you are taking medications, or you’re exercising more. Some of these conditions include IBS, heartburn, bacteria in the intestines, or constipation. I know how you feel I've been going through the same thing as you. You might be having issues with your gallbladder or appendix. Didn't have insurance. Hi my name is Norma I had a hysterectomy 1/16/2018. Started driving and small shopping again last week, and back to the bridge club and going to cinema, so must be very lucky. Hope everything goes ok with you. Chris it is much better to seek medical advice from your Gynae than from a forum! ovaries still in place. There are a few other reasons for cramps after a hysterectomy, too. I have a towel that I folded up and whenever I go to the bathroom , I put the towel where I had the incision as a protection and lean over to make yourself a bit comfy.I was told to do that by the physio and it seems to helped me when I cough, go for a wee or bowel movements. Pain has been severe at times, but I am taking pain meds. Hi I'm almost 4 months post op and I too am having so much pain in vaginal area, bloating, body pain, headaches, abdomen pain, bowel and urination cramping, and so much more. Feeling lots better but had a bad time with a bowel movement. I can not even stand up straight. When will things start not hurting or causing extreme pressure. I completely overdid it yesterday whilst doing some housework even though I was being very careful. After hernia surgery, your doctor will likely restrict you to liquids for the remainder of the day. I'm using suppositories to loosen my bowel, it works wonders. My blessings to you. sitting and standing exacerbate my symptoms of pain. But I still have pain and feel drained. Oh I’m sorry to hear that. I insisted on stitches rather than staples as I'm allergic to nickle. Endometriosis can increase inflammation, cause trauma to surrounding tissue, and produce prostaglandins. I had hysterectomy on 4/5/2017 ( pelvis, uterus, myoma with 14cm and one of the ovary removed ) I think I'm doing really well and trying not to over do it. Hi, I'm a 78 year old and 8 weeks post op. Anyway I'm trapped now because I needed a break from the pain....I started taking opioids.....now I'm totally addicted and feel like I've got no where to go. For some reason I felt that I had to go home 24 hours after my op (doh!). Eat foods with lots of fiber. Along with numbness can't feel anyway around my incision. Sever rectal pain lower right abdominal and pain when trying to release bladder. surgery to remove the uterus. Carla- I couldn't lay on either side and it was so painful on my back, as I couldn't move as I couldn't use my stomach muscles. And I'm only having this issue with intercoruse and for about an hour afterwards !!! Symptoms of a prolapsed vagina are painful intercourse, recurrent urinary tract infections, and a mass at the vaginal opening. The surgery was both vaginal and laparoscopic with extra portals. I have seen a urologist, had a cystoscopy, a ct scan of the abdomen/pelvis and now am seeing a vulva specialist for 4 months now; with very little improvement in my pain symptoms. I would be grateful of any advice. My name is Vicki. I feel sometimes afraid to eat certain foods and I need an answer for my lingering pain. It started to get better late in week 5. It's the organs that are stuck to each other. Had a stiff neck for 4 months already but it was a burning pain. He did the robotic 5 holes that was 9/24/19. Even now I still have the occasional pain on my pelvic and vagina area, but most likely the pain is from scar tissue. More serious and rare causes for stomach swelling are blockage in the intestines, a tumor located in the abdomen, or fluid in the abdomen which can be caused by liver disease, heart failure or cancer. I'm feeling pretty good but I too am still bloated and have gas pains before any bowel movements. Difficulties urinating. I had a radical hysterectomy a month later 1/23/18. I had a total hysterectomy and tumors removed 11 days ago. Happy to say most of my pain/discomfort is gone. I have gained 10 pounds since this surgery and yes its all in the abdomen. Fm. I had a laparotomy for my hysterectomy and oophorectomy due to the advanced stage of my illness, and then, get this, I had to have a second laparotomy a year later because half of one of my ovaries wasn't removed during the first laparotomy. I live in Mallorca Spain. This allows the intestines to … It is now the 20th of June and I am having bloating plus tenderness in my abdomen.

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