Question: Cramps after D&C

[sista]

Hi,
I had a D&C 4 days ago and the doctor told me to expect cramping and bleeding for the next 10-14 days. Didn't deem it necessary to prescribe any pain relief - advised to use panadol.

I have had very minimal bleeding but quite severe cramping, especially lower abdominal and back pain. It is uncomfortable to lie flat on my back - feels like my abdomin is pushing up on my stomach and ribs. It has been painful to pee, although this is getting easier, and opening my bowel (only twice and had diarrhoa) has brought tears to my eyes.

I have resorted to taking Endone which has prescribed to me when I was going thru the m/c. I had the D&C because I had a missed m/c and only passed a small portion of the embryonic sac - which I might add was horrific to see so I feel for those who have had to m/c the baby on their own. I was 8 weeks pregnant (had D&C 9 days after estimation of baby's death)

What are other people's experiences after having a D&C.

Thanks

I had alot of cramping after my third miscarriage, the pain was just indescribable but it took a few days to go away - the cramps just get less and less. Its your body's way of healing itself, hopefully you will be better very soon. Once you're better, give yourself time, treat yourself to a break and pamper yourself

[tempus moriendi]

It's a good thing you caught that infection! Kudos for not ignoring your symptoms. I hope you feel better real soon.

[tempus moriendi]

I just read my previous post. When I said it was good you caught the infection, what I meant was good that you discovered it (NOT that it was good you contracted it). So sorry just having one of those day.