Hi everyone. I had laprascopic surgery two weeks ago for an ectopic pregnancy. I had my right tube and part of my uterus removed. I'm dealing ok with the pain and recover, but over past couple of days I still feel quite a bit pain in my lower muscles, particularly where my lower wound is.
The wound itself is fine and I understand that is where most of the work took place during surgery so probably going to take longest to recover. However it is still quite painful, especially when my bladder is full and I need to wee. The wee itself isn't stingy like previous UTI I've had its just the muscles around there that feel sore. Did /does anyone else have similar pain. Do you think it could be a UTI or just muscles recovering? I have no other symptoms such as a temperature etc.
Thanks so much everyone. this site has been a lifesaver in helping me get over this horrible time!
Lx
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Pain in lower abdomanal muscles-possible UTI?
Re: Pain in lower abdomanal muscles-possible UTI?
Is it like a pulling kind of sensation when you go to the toilet? I had similar for a while, it was more uncomfortable than painful though. Got pains/twinges in my left side too for a while (side the tube was removed on). Two weeks is still fairly recent since your surgery, don't worry too much. Maybe mention it to the GP? I think it's a common thing from what I've read on here too. I'm four weeks post-op now and I've found it's gone away. Still don't try to do too much and injure yourself! Xx
Re: Pain in lower abdomanal muscles-possible UTI?
Thanks for your reply. So sorry for your loss too and hope you are managing in this difficult time.
Yes it is like you describe. Painkillers do help it as am. How long did you feel you needed to stay on painkillers for?
L xxxx
Yes it is like you describe. Painkillers do help it as am. How long did you feel you needed to stay on painkillers for?
L xxxx
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Re: Pain in lower abdomanal muscles-possible UTI?
Dear Ljackson,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,
It is normal to experience some pain as you recover over the next few weeks and pain and bruising is part of the healing process. The discomfort should reduce over the next few weeks and I would suggest taking the pain relief that has been prescribed for you as directed by your doctors.
As I am not medically trained I would advise that If you find that you have an increased body temperature of more than 37°C or offensive smelling discharge or wound sites start oozing or feels hot to touch, please do get medical attention as soon as possible as these can be signs of infection. If the pain continues despite regular pain relief, do seek medical advice and you could always take a urine sample to be on the safe side.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,
It is normal to experience some pain as you recover over the next few weeks and pain and bruising is part of the healing process. The discomfort should reduce over the next few weeks and I would suggest taking the pain relief that has been prescribed for you as directed by your doctors.
As I am not medically trained I would advise that If you find that you have an increased body temperature of more than 37°C or offensive smelling discharge or wound sites start oozing or feels hot to touch, please do get medical attention as soon as possible as these can be signs of infection. If the pain continues despite regular pain relief, do seek medical advice and you could always take a urine sample to be on the safe side.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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Detailed medical information can be found on our website. Please remember online medical information is NO SUBSTITUTE for expert medical advice from your own health care team.
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Re: Pain in lower abdomanal muscles-possible UTI?
Thanks so much for the reply. I went to my gp just to make sure and thankfully all was clear. And I have noticed an improvement over past couple of days. I know it will take time. Every pain I feel though just reminds me of the emotional pain too. It's so horrible!
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