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Re: 2 am with severe cramping

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


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

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

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