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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 4:48:43 GMT
Sorry for the TMI, but I am really suffering!
I thought the first BM was painful after surgery, but it is nothing compared to what is going on now!
Everything has been going well. Incision site healed well. No internal pain. I mean I haven’t been taking any pain meds because things have been going so well. I have been on a lot of meds, mostly to guard against infection. Naturally, I have been sitting a lot during the day.
In the past three days, I suddenly developed hemorrhoids, some of which are bleeding. BMs have been so painful, I am practically in tears. And NOW, I think it is very possible I have developed a UTI on top of all this.
I mean what the HELL!!??!!??
Has this happened to any peas post-op, in particular with a hysterectomy?
I would take pain meds at this point for relief if I wasn’t afraid of it leading to constipation. AGH!
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Post by kluski on Dec 3, 2019 4:52:50 GMT
Take Colace/softener
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Post by bc2ca on Dec 3, 2019 5:08:56 GMT
Before my recent surgery every single nurse I talked to pre and post-op was adamant that I needed to take a stool softener to get the system running normally again. Pain meds are the biggest contributor to constipation, but it sounds like whatever cocktail of meds you are taking is also a problem. Hopefully a stool softener, lots of fluids and walking as much as you can will help get things on track for you.
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Post by nlwilkins on Dec 3, 2019 5:10:07 GMT
Miralax - that is what I would get on pronto - twice a day.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 5:14:11 GMT
Sorry you are in so much pain. In addition to the above, sitz baths might also help.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 5:40:31 GMT
Also witch hazel pads and prep h
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Post by paigepea on Dec 3, 2019 6:29:03 GMT
Miralax morning and night.
This happened to me post c-section. I suffered for years miralax got me through the worst times. Get yourself as soft as possible and eventually they’ll go away.
And constipation or holding it can lead to UTI. Sorry.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 10:41:56 GMT
Sorry you are in so much pain. In addition to the above, sitz baths might also help. Unfortunately the doctor advised against taking baths for a few weeks. Plus my tub is pretty deep, I am concerned about getting up and down with my incision site not fully healed. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 10:43:53 GMT
Also witch hazel pads and prep h I would DIE for some witch hazel pads but they don’t have them here in Morocco. DH brought me some cream like Prep H that seems to be helping. |
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Post by purplebee on Dec 3, 2019 12:01:13 GMT
Can you get witch hazel over the counter? Use with saturated cotton cosmetic rounds or if desperate, a folded up paper towel or napkin. I feel your pain....
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Post by mikklynn on Dec 3, 2019 12:11:55 GMT
No advice, just sending my sympathy!
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Post by tyra on Dec 3, 2019 13:30:57 GMT
Unfortunately the doctor advised against taking baths for a few weeks. Plus my tub is pretty deep, I am concerned about getting up and down with my incision site not fully healed. I am so sorry that you are in so much pain! BUT! A sitz bath isn't a full bath, it is a bath for your lady bits/backend. Sitz Bath |
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Post by bbkeef on Dec 3, 2019 13:48:16 GMT
Yes! The narcotic pain meds do it to me every time. I didn't have a hysterectomy, but stomach surgery. It was so dang painful. Hugs-I know it's frustrating and painful.
1. take stool softeners
2. prep h, moist wipes
3. If you can, drink warm Coca Cola-lots of people have said it helps
4. Drink water like crazy
5. Take short walks if you can
6. Take only Tylenol if you can (get off the pain meds)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 13:58:30 GMT
Lots of water, prep H, and sitz baths can help. I hope they resolve soon.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 15:21:20 GMT
Wet maxi pads and freeze them. They are nice to sit on.
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Post by lily on Dec 3, 2019 16:51:07 GMT
I will have to be the one opposing voice here - after my abdominal hysterectomy 2 years ago I had constipation and the stool softeners & Miralax just made it too ummm....sorry TMI ....gluey? Sticky? and it was just as hard to push out! I had to resort to Dulcolax for a few weeks. I only took one pill once or twice a week and it helped clean things out easier. I also found eating a good amount of fruit and some shredded wheat each day helped. Sorry you are having trouble.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 18:45:10 GMT
Thank you all for your suggestions.
No witch hazel or prep H here in Morocco. Apparently they don’t sell stool softeners here either. Grrr.
DH brought some cream which I think may be comparable to prep H. I have noticed today the pain has come down a notch or two.
Definitely going to try the maxipad ice pack as well up my water intake. DH got me a med for the UTI as well.
The only thing getting me through this is binge watching the last two seasons of Homeland!
The peas are just awesome!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 19:01:00 GMT
Elannah suggested barley tea in one thread.
Licorice tea can help.
Senna tea.
Rough cut oatmeal.
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Post by bluesafyre on Dec 3, 2019 19:32:14 GMT
I found prune juice/prunes to be helpful. I understand what you are saying about the pain. I think childbirth hurt less.  |
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