I’m new here so just wanting to pick up any advice about how to cope with the terrible pain I’m having in my rectal area. The surgeon removed 2 small ovarian tumour implants from my colon but said she couldn’t see any more.
Would the pain in my lower bowel be because there are smaller implants starting to grow on the lower bowel?
I did have terrible pain in my bowels before the operation and have been taking Laxido for the past 3 months.
Getting worried as it seems to be getting worse.
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I didn't have it before the operation but I did for quite a while after, used to dread going to the loo.
When I mentioned it I was told that because of the radical surgery and scraping away of tendrils of disease around the bowel the fact they don't like to be handled or disturbed they take awhile to settle down and behave themselves again.
That explanation helped a lot and along with time and painkillers everything did settle down. But my conclusion is that generally our bowels are never the same again 😬. Try docusate sodium in between the laxido as well
However do discuss on your next appointment if it is soon or ring your CNS or MacMillan nurse or Anna on the Ovacome help line. You don't need to suffer. A scan also should pick up on any further bowel problems.
Yes, I was SHOCKED at the stabbing pain caused by GAS!!! I had NO idea that would happen after debulking and colon resection surgery. Back in the old days, before OC, farting was a funny, tickle-y little joke. Now, passing gas is still painful, but not quite as bad as it was two years ago.
Hi Jebnlejebble. Look into the possibility of Pudendal Nerve pain.
Hopefully not but sometimes scar tissue and or inflammation can cause this or aggravate. I agree with doing all things to check and of course keeping soft vowel movements etc. Hopefully it will settle tho as u r still early days.🙏
Hi jebblejebble, I had similar pain post op, they mess about with all your inner workings when they do the surgery is order to do a thorough check. The bowels really don’t like being messed with and never go fully back to how they once were. If your pain continues though mention it to your doctor for reassurance. ❤️Xx Jane
Hi , you have just had major surgery it will take time to settle be kind to your self , i know this does not help with your pain do talk to your team about pain management, and as Mindyfly said do keep bowl movement soft, i can see from your replies you will see your Dr good ..take care Lorraine xx
I thought I would be able to stop taking the pain meds after 3 weeks but it seems to be getting worse. My doctor was kind but didn't really offer much help other than telling me I've just got to go back in 3 weeks time. Xx
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