WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1999: Re: Post-op Hysterectomy

Re: Post-op Hysterectomy

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Oct 1999 10:35:14 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 29 Oct 1999, Lori wrote: >
>I am three weeks post-op from abdominal hysterectomy. Only the uterus
>and cervix was removed. I went off the pain meds a week ago and have
>been doing fine on over the counter meds. but the last couple of days
>my lower back has been hurting incredibly bad.My Dr. called in some
>more pain meds but I am wandering how normal is it to have such back
>pain after hysterectomy

Not normal at all. You may have, while protecting your abdomen, strained your back muscles.

>and is there anything that I can do to relieve
>the pain I am having other than Prescription pain meds?

If it's just your back and not your abdomen, see the surgeon to fonfirm this. If it's not directly associated with the surgery, a chiropractor, orthopedist, physical therapist or massage therapist may be better than narcotics.

>They make me so
>tired and fuzzy.Also, is there a chance of getting "hooked" on these
>pills?

Not likely in this time period butif it continues, it's certainly possible.

>Thank you for your time.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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