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Crepidus after hysterectomy
I'm eight days post hysterectomy and have been having intense pain on my right side. The pain starts about at my ribs and moves downward to my hip bone. There is an incision about midway but the the incision looks great. I went back to my OB yesterday to have this pain checked out. He informed me that it something called crepitus (aka subcutaneous emphysema). However looking at crepitus one of the symptoms is a Styrofoam like crunching under the skin. I do not have that; just extreme tenderness to the touch and when I move at all. I am at my wits end with this pain. Can anyone recommend something to help this go away? I am taking 800 mg of ibuprofen three times a day, and walking, and applying a heating pad. None of it has helped so far. Can anyone tell me how long I can expect to have this pain? And also since I don't have the crunchy feeling and the skin could it could possibly be something else? Although my doctor said it was crepitus, so I want to believe him.
Hi, I would recommend calling your doctor and getting some stronger pain med. I had a hysterectomy in my early 40s with incision. I remember being in extreme pain for weeks and I know I had stronger meds. Also I would try ice, heat may be increasing inflammation. Good luck, hope you feel better soon, Karen
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