Recovery after D&C....is this normal?

[nothing2lose]

Hi all,

Hoping someone can help.,.

I had a D&C on Wednesday after an OPU due to problems with my endometrium. It was very painful afterwards (I could barely walk out of the hospital).

I was given a script for panadeine forte which I have been taking on and off. The reason I am posting is I am surprised I am still in so much pain. At times I can barely walk and am pretty much limited to lying on the couch/bed or propping myself up on the computer.

It's hard to turn over, stand up, etc too. Is this normal???

I dont know if it is the OPU or the D&C or a combination of both but I thought the pain would be much less by now.

What does everyone think???

n2l

[Sunny Love]

I think you need to go back and explain whats happening, just in case. My pain wasn't *as* severe or crippling, but I did have quite a bit of discomfort and it was a sign of a small perforation of my uterus from the D&C and the development of an infection also.
Good luck N2L and big hugs, it just plain sucks.
XXOOXXOO

[~Stoked~]

After my last D&C I was in agony. I felt like I was in labour.. It was horrible. The only thing that worked to take the pain away was Voltaren suppositories then the next day I had voltaren tablets. At the hospital they gave me panadeine forte and oxycontin and they both did nothing for the pain.
Rest up, use a hot water bottle and see if you can get hold of some voltaren. You can buy then over the counter at the chemist.
X

[Loula]

Did they give you a script for any antibiotics? they often dont after a D&C as they say they are scrapping away the linning anyway but that still could leave an infection IMO as i have bee there after a D&C

Call your FS and get in to see them or go to a GP

[nothing2lose]

Thanks everyone,

They gave me Fentanyl at the hospital as well as panedeine forte. Apparently they also gave me a massive dose of antibiotics intravenously (but no follow up script).

I have just taken some more painkillers and am feeling a little more comfortable. Although I am pretty gassy (sorry if TMI!)

If I still feel so sore tomorrow, I will go to my gp or the ER.

Ahhh the joys of being a woman

n2l

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

I was in agony for about 2 hours after mine, and then nothing. I was given Fentanyl, Tramal and panadol after/during the procedure. I really couldn't believe the pain stopped so fast, it didn't die down gradually it literally stopped and didn't come back. Weird!

[Sunny Love]

Silly question on my part, but do you think that you might have an upset tummy/or be extra windy after anaesthetic?? Or does it definatly feel like your inside lady organs?
xx

[nothing2lose]

Not silly at all Sunny...I think the gas isnt helping but it is definitely my bits that are sore.

Keike - you are very fortunate!!!

n2l

[Sunny Love]

Get it checked hun, just in case, you need reassurance. I so hope everything heals quickly, and you jump back on the TTC rollercoaster

[Loula]

Hope you are feeling better? *hug*


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[Saffy]

This happend to me a few yerars ago, I was in pain for about 2 weeks after a d&c, I had no other sign of infection but my stomach was bloated and sore to touch and i was crying every day- miserable. My usual dr was away( of course) so I rang his covering ob/gynae and she sent me a script for antibiotics, within 24 hrs I was feeling normal again. My Dr said it was just a coincidnce and it was probably just bowel/wind pain, I nearly laughed in his face!

Push for antibiotics, even if it isn't a 'typical' presentation of infection, but i hope now you are a few days down the track you are feeling better now, hun, you have been through enough and I hope you can move on to your transfer soon xxx