Pain 6 weeks after c-section
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Topic: Pain 6 weeks after c-section
Posted By: AzzaNZ
Subject: Pain 6 weeks after c-section
Date Posted: 14 September 2010 at 9:02pm
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I'm seeing the GP on Friday for DS first vaccinations but dont know if I should see anyone before then.
I've been fine since the c-section, no bleeding for the last 3 weeks but the last two days my scar has been really sore. The skin over it is hypersensitive and its very swollen underneath on the one side. It feels like its getting worse. Does anyone know what could be causing this and if I need to see anyone? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 14 September 2010 at 9:31pm
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Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 14 September 2010 at 9:56pm
Is the skin quite red and/or weepy? If so then it could indicate an infection of some kind, otherwise it may be a build up of scar tissue, either way it wouldnt hurt ot get it looked at. Are you officially 6 weeks post-partum yet? If not, book in before the 6 weeks as post-natal care is free for those first 6 weeks, I found that out when I had a massive infection when my oldest was 3 weeks old and was out of town when it burst  ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003  
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Posted By: luvmylittlies
Date Posted: 14 September 2010 at 10:22pm
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It's normal for the skin to be hypersensitive at this stage. I won't give you the full neurophysiological reason for it but basically this is the result when they cut little nerves during the surgery. It does get better with time but nerves take ages to heal so it could be months. I found I couldn't wear anything lose, the cloth brushing over the area would drive me nuts so I wore my belly bands for ages just to stop this.
Scar tissue can also grow badly and get all lumpy (keloid scarring). This is not ideal and it would be good to get someone to look at it to try some things to make sure this is not happening. Did you get some tape to stick over the scar? Constant slight pressure over the scar is meant to help prevent the keloid tissue forming. I reckon go to the docs because if things feel like they're getting worse rather than better (pain and the lumpyness) they definitely need a check over. ------------- Adoring Mum to Talisin 8/9/11 and Kiara 18/01/10 |
Posted By: AzzaNZ
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 8:32am
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Thanks!
The wounds itself looks great, clean and well healed. The swelling is just above the cut line and the skin is red where it is hypersensitive. I'll be 6 weeks post-partum tomorrow. Plunket nurse is coming this morning so I'll ask her about it and if she thinks it needs to be looked at then I'll go straight through to the doctor. Is the care up to 6 weeks free regardless of where you go? My GP is booked up for weeks so I usually pop into the White Cross for anything immediate. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 1:32pm
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I had pain 6 weeks after my CS with Bella, I asked at Bella's 6 weeks check and the Dr had a feel and said its just the muscles knitting themselves back together and it takes a long time for it to all heal even if you feel healed or look healed its not really.
Thats why you have to take it easy, even just a little bit of over doing it can cause tenderness. PS - My MW gave me great advice after my emergency CS with Caden, and that was to put the wheatsack on the scar when it was sore, and it REALLY helps! Heres the thread I started http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29228&PN=4 - link ------------- |
Posted By: AzzaNZ
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 4:11pm
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Just back from doctor, Plunket Nurse said to see one asap.
Apparently I have an infection (not on the exterior wound but on the inside layers). On antibiotics today and if not any better when I see her for a follow-up tomorrow then to hospital for IV antibiotics. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: noodle
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 4:51pm
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I was just reading through and was about to say this happened to me 5 weeks after and it ended up being an infection under the skin (wound looked fine, it was just raised, sore and red just like you explained) it came right whilst on the antiobiotics. I hope yours does too and you dont need IV antiobiotics. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: AzzaNZ
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 5:05pm
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