Abdominal Pain

[Sunshine1908]

Can scar tissue really hurt soo often?  I have had two c-sections and an ovary removed with the fallopin tube and appendix.  I have to go to the doctor at least 3 times a year because of pain only to find out, "it's probably scar tissue".  I am just soo sad because I don't know if I'm worrying in vain or if it's something more serious.  I'm hurting on my left side a lot and Naproxen, given by my doctor really isn't working.  What do you suggest I do?  


This discussion is related to Scar Tissue/Possible Cysts - Severe abdominal Pain.

[Sunshine1908]

Thanks for responding!  I'm going to call her office tomorrow.  I've been considering asking about the CA125 blood test.  What are your thoughts?  I have been dealing with cysts since I was a teenager and now I am 32.  As a result of the cysts I had to have an ovary removed along with the fallopin tube, etc.

[PaulMD]

Hi there.

The scar tissue may indeed be the cause of the pain, especially if nerve endings are affected during the operation.  The risk of having chronic pain is increased during repeated surgeries.  I suggest that you ask your doctor regarding pain medications that would address a neuropathic type of pain (such as gabapentin or lyrica).  This might address the pain better.  I also suggest that you report to your doctor any changes in the pain character that can point out to a different problem.

Regards and God bless.