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591421 tn?1219072704

Post-Op Pain

Three weeks ago, I had a partial abdominal hysterectomy.  The pain is EXCRUCIATING!!!  The pain radiates from the left side of my abdomen to just below my belly button.  I try to get out of bed, I'm doubling over in pain and I'm practically fainting from the pain whenever I stand.  I've taken pain medication, however, my medicine makes me constipated.  I have to take Senokot.  My concerns are having to constantly take medication for bowel movement.  I went to the emergency room last week, the ER doctor told me that my internal stitches were healing.  Is this normal??
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599170 tn?1300973893
did you try Toradol? did it help you?

cherie762
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599170 tn?1300973893
i spelled it wrong, its Toradol, it is so strong it is sugessted for 5 days use only, but it works great,
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543028 tn?1282428826
awesome .. thats what im going thru also on a tah bso .. i am only 3+ weeks post op but i cry from the pain ... its not as bad as in the hosp but its enuf to make u cry really .. im callin doc in the morning about the non narc pain relief
thanx
sharon
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599170 tn?1300973893
Ask your Dr. for toradal, it is non narcotic, yet a very good strong pain med. i would discontinue the senokot, Increase your fluids alot, also add lots of fruit/. I had a hysterectomy last year, I forced myself to walk I did circles around the main floor of my home. (avoid stairs) If pain continues see Dr. you could have adhesions. Good luck, cherie
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