Agonising bowel cramps post hysterectomy

[Smiles-are-free]

Hi there, is this something that will ease with time as my bowel learns how to work again? I has endo removed from my bowel at the same time as hysterectomy so could this be why I'm suffering such pain 3 weeks on? X

[EndoSuckss]

I'm 3.5 weeks post op for hysterectomy and still having these bowel cramps - they stop me in my tracks and I can't speak. I've been assured it's normal. However, if youre concerned then ring the ward you were discharged from and ask for advice

[Smiles-are-free in reply to EndoSuckss]

Oh my goodness you have given me so much hope and reassurance! I'm so sorry you're going through it too. But thank you for your response, I hope you soon feel much better. They really do stop me speaking, too. Sending love and prayers for your speedy recovery 🙏 ❤

[MyStar86]

Are you having normal bowel movements? Sorry to hear you are suffering I’m currently waiting for bowel surgery and hoping it will stop my pain not make it worse so I am concerned however I feel I have nothing to lose being in the pain I am now isn’t liveable. Hope your symptoms improve xx

[Smiles-are-free in reply to MyStar86]

I'm so sorry you're suffering so much. I was in the same position, we don't make this decision lightly but the hope of a better quality of life spurs us on. My bowel movements aren't regular and are painful in addition to the cramps, but after having so much done inside of me I guess it's not surprising it takes a while to heal. Sending lots of love and prayers for a successful surgery and speedy recovery ❤ 🙏

[Moon_maiden in reply to MyStar86]

I’m waiting as well, supposed to have been the 4th, but cancelled last week due to covid. Feel exactly the same way. Been to A&E twice in Dec, they have tried to help, but nothing really works. The meds have helped sometimes 🤞 surgery comes soon. Mine is mainly colorectal with Gynae input, personally I think they want to check as no prior colorectal involvement and I was diagnosed very late, as long as it’s done I don’t care 😂

[Smokey2020]

Hi. Sorry you’ve got this pain. I had it something similar and found buscopan helped in the weeks after my hysterectomy. It does pass - think mine eased after a month or so but I’m not sure mine was as bad as what you seem to be experiencing. Perhaps an email to the endo nurse to see what they say / recommend?