WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2002: Re: 2 am with severe cramping

Re: 2 am with severe cramping

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 29 Mar 2002 14:13:06 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 28 Mar 2002, Vanessa wrote: >
>I had a lap done 2 weeks ago for the removal of a cyst on the left
>ovary. The Dr. found a benign fibroid on my uterus and cauterized it.
>I saw him today about the pain and he said it is due to the fibroid
>work. Is this normal to be in such pain for 2 weeks. I'm on my third
>bottle of vicodin and I feel my doctor isn't taking me seriously. He
>said today after performing a pelvic post-op that everything seems
>normal but did say there seemed to be a little gas still in there. I'm
>so tired of being in this pain. I tried a heating pad and it has some
>relief but very little. I'm exhausted, constipated and frustrated.
>Why does cauterizing the fibroid cause cramping like this?
>Vanessa

Vicodin is an opiate that if taken to offen can cause severe constipation, with symptoms similar to what you describe. Try Milk of Magnesia and see if that helps

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC Sugar Land, TX

Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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**Thank you for understanding :).**

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