Excision uterosacral ligament, back and sciatic pain

[Mswa]

Hello lovely ladies,

I had an excision of the uterosacral ligament (fair chunk) on top of ablation on ovary, ovarian drilling and removal of fibroid 13th sept.

Recovery much longer than I expected, back to work yesterday and my back pain has worsened with a vengeance! In addition to this I have pain down my left leg radiating to my glutes and sciatic nerve area.

Usual pain relief is not effective and never has been, only thing that helps is a hot bath or water bottle. Pain increases as day goes on and is accompanied with bladder and bowel spasms for which buscopan seems to help.

Anyone else had this and found some successful remedies? Reflexology has been assisting but can't afford to have weekly.

Work have been great but I need to drive and sit a lot for work which isn't helpful, have swapped my usual heels for flats!

Thanks in advance

Xx

[Ugne]

I found Yin yoga stretching poses helpful to release sciatica nerve. Also, when you're dealing with lots of stress and pain, magnesium is always helpful- it's best absorbed via skin- so magnesium sprays and/or salt baths are best. A good physio, osteopath and acupuncture may help too. But we're all different, so its best to do your own research, to try and test what works for you best.

I hope your pain settles down soon.

Take care,

Ugne

[Mswa in reply to Ugne]

I find a Himalayan salt bath is good for so many things and definitely helps