Emergency section pain advice

hexyewdancer · Jun 28th, 2009, 10:20 AM

For the last week ive been getting a strong burning sensation right across my stomach. Its quite painful and happens alot when i get up or turn over in bed. Also ive been having a few period type cramps and just wanted to know if all these pains are normal after a section? My stomach is still very sore to touch and i dont have full sensation there. Feels quite numb really.

I was taking co-codamol (sp?) but i dont find its helping with the pain.

DonnaBallona · Jun 28th, 2009, 15:44 PM

I had a crash section with my LO, that was on January 30th and my stomach is still numb in places now.

The period-type pains you're describing sound like your womb retracting back to normal size-they are annoying and uncomfy but shouldnt last too long.

RE the pain, Im not sure if I can help as I stopped taking my co-codamol after 5 days. STUPID, as it hurt terribly but Im one of those annoying people who hate taking meds. TBH the burning is prob just the scar itself, its a fresh wound and you've just had major abdominal surgery so its going to hurt for a while. . .if you're unsure though just make ann appt with your doc to talk it through.

Congratulations on your little one and hope you're feeling more comfortable soon xx

tasha41 · Jun 28th, 2009, 23:11 PM

The burning/pain you're feeling at the incision site is normal, was for me anyway, and was worst when I was changing positions (ie: getting out of bed-laying down to standing). Make sure you take whatever they recommended, be it Advil or Tylenol (not sure the brands over there) on a regular basis, it will help a lot with the pain, you'll still feel it but it makes a difference. Even if you feel alright take the medication!! Or when it wears off you'll be sorry!

You should feel better within a couple of weeks.

Sweetie · Jun 29th, 2009, 00:01 AM

Totally agree with Tasha, I had the same type of burning pain you are describing. I was told after the fact that it was because of them being in a hurry that they had torn a bit of my uterus in the hurry to get dd out

faille · Jun 29th, 2009, 05:46 AM

My section wasn't an emergency so I'm not sure how much is different, but I didn't have a burning pain, it was more of a sting type pain - felt like it was across the scar inside, outside felt fine.

Also had the period type pains and numbness. Almost 9wks on, the majority of the area is still quite numb but I was told it could take months for the numbness to go.

HTH and hope you feel better soon xx

NoSpringChick · Jul 3rd, 2009, 13:18 PM

Thank you for this post!

I have been getting the worst burning pain when going on my side nearly facing front and when geting on all fours - when my belly is facing down basicly, and didnt know if this was normal or what!
Ouch it's the worst!

Am also numbish but it's coming back above and below pubic area, and funnily enough I think my bum is a bit numb too.

Codeine is what I was given along with paracetamol but it causes me to hallucinate so I just takle 1 on a morning.

I know when youre sore and that it's not fun but it feels better to know it's normal (i think so anyway!)

xtashax26 · Jul 4th, 2009, 14:07 PM

its been 11 days since i had my c section and im still getting some pain now and again and its still numb sort of in places, i stoped taking my pain relife 6 days after aswell as i could cope with the pain and hate taking tablets lol

channy3232 · Jul 5th, 2009, 05:37 AM

I had pain like that right after while the incision was still "raw". Felt like really bad sunburn.

nataliecn · Jul 5th, 2009, 10:23 AM

Mine wasn't emergency, but I did have the burning, and like someone mentionned, it was worse going from sitting to standing, etc. That's normal. If the pain is TOO unbearable I'd suggest going to your doctor about it.

The numbness is normal, my belly is still numb in spots around the incision.

You'll start feeling a little better soon!

Jun 28th, 2009, 10:20 AM	#1
hexyewdancer Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 1,719	Emergency section pain advice For the last week ive been getting a strong burning sensation right across my stomach. Its quite painful and happens alot when i get up or turn over in bed. Also ive been having a few period type cramps and just wanted to know if all these pains are normal after a section? My stomach is still very sore to touch and i dont have full sensation there. Feels quite numb really. I was taking co-codamol (sp?) but i dont find its helping with the pain.

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Jun 28th, 2009, 15:44 PM	#2
DonnaBallona Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,890	I had a crash section with my LO, that was on January 30th and my stomach is still numb in places now. The period-type pains you're describing sound like your womb retracting back to normal size-they are annoying and uncomfy but shouldnt last too long. RE the pain, Im not sure if I can help as I stopped taking my co-codamol after 5 days. STUPID, as it hurt terribly but Im one of those annoying people who hate taking meds. TBH the burning is prob just the scar itself, its a fresh wound and you've just had major abdominal surgery so its going to hurt for a while. . .if you're unsure though just make ann appt with your doc to talk it through. Congratulations on your little one and hope you're feeling more comfortable soon xx

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Jun 28th, 2009, 23:11 PM	#3
tasha41 Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 23,921	The burning/pain you're feeling at the incision site is normal, was for me anyway, and was worst when I was changing positions (ie: getting out of bed-laying down to standing). Make sure you take whatever they recommended, be it Advil or Tylenol (not sure the brands over there) on a regular basis, it will help a lot with the pain, you'll still feel it but it makes a difference. Even if you feel alright take the medication!! Or when it wears off you'll be sorry! You should feel better within a couple of weeks.

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Jun 29th, 2009, 00:01 AM	#4
Sweetie Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 4,674	Totally agree with Tasha, I had the same type of burning pain you are describing. I was told after the fact that it was because of them being in a hurry that they had torn a bit of my uterus in the hurry to get dd out

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Jun 29th, 2009, 05:46 AM	#5
faille Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kent UK Posts: 3,681	My section wasn't an emergency so I'm not sure how much is different, but I didn't have a burning pain, it was more of a sting type pain - felt like it was across the scar inside, outside felt fine. Also had the period type pains and numbness. Almost 9wks on, the majority of the area is still quite numb but I was told it could take months for the numbness to go. HTH and hope you feel better soon xx

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Jul 3rd, 2009, 13:18 PM	#6
NoSpringChick Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,731	Thank you for this post! I have been getting the worst burning pain when going on my side nearly facing front and when geting on all fours - when my belly is facing down basicly, and didnt know if this was normal or what! Ouch it's the worst! Am also numbish but it's coming back above and below pubic area, and funnily enough I think my bum is a bit numb too. Codeine is what I was given along with paracetamol but it causes me to hallucinate so I just takle 1 on a morning. I know when youre sore and that it's not fun but it feels better to know it's normal (i think so anyway!)

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Jul 4th, 2009, 14:07 PM	#7
xtashax26 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: london Posts: 139	its been 11 days since i had my c section and im still getting some pain now and again and its still numb sort of in places, i stoped taking my pain relife 6 days after aswell as i could cope with the pain and hate taking tablets lol

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Jul 5th, 2009, 05:37 AM	#8
channy3232 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hershey, PA Posts: 2,561	I had pain like that right after while the incision was still "raw". Felt like really bad sunburn.

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Jul 5th, 2009, 10:23 AM	#9
nataliecn Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11,874	Mine wasn't emergency, but I did have the burning, and like someone mentionned, it was worse going from sitting to standing, etc. That's normal. If the pain is TOO unbearable I'd suggest going to your doctor about it. The numbness is normal, my belly is still numb in spots around the incision. You'll start feeling a little better soon!

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