Anyone Have Pain 6 Months After C-section?

Hi, I did and it was scar tissue. It is comon after c section. I had a stomach ultrasound just to be sure and it went away after a year or so. hope this helps.

Hi C.
My advice is call the OB. Probably was not an emergency and probably they were not OB experts in the ER.
Incisions don't feel like the rest of your skin.
I also don't think it feels like dead skin as I have heard it decribed. Mine was uncomfortable for years. When I had my twins they took the old incisions out and at least now it is only one incision that itches, it is an 18 year old incision at this point.
Just thought if it was really hurting--thinking what kind of pain would have made me go to the ER, you should have an answer, because for me that would not have been just discomfort or itching. Ruptures are possible. In fact my gastroenterologist says that mine has but they will simply watch it as it is a small portion. That does hurt at times.
God bless you
K. SAHM married 38 years with 4 children, 37, 32, and twins 18.

Hi C.,

Most likely it's scar tissue. I had the same issue after my first c-section and it was an emergency so it wasn't the most carefully done surgery. I just had my third c-section last October and they cleaned A LOT of the scar tissue out (I had a ton). It should go away soon (the pain that is, the hardness may not for a long while). Good luck.

Hi C.,

It has been six months for me as well. I have not had constant severe pain, but I find if I overdo it I am sore and if I actually lean against it, it HURTS. There was some hardness but that abated ahwile ago. To be safe you should pobably visit your gyn. for a check out.

What helped me was exercise - specifically walking a lot. It gently exercises the abs. I am only just starting the sit up routine.

I hope everything works out!

C.,

I had my third child via c-section and had pain for over one year. I went back for a check up and they did an ultrasound to be sure everything was ok. They did find one varicose vein, but it would not cause my severe pain (I couldn't lean on the counter while doing dishes and I would be stopped in my tracks sometimes). They said that some people heal slower then others (I already knew I was a slow healer). After three years (this Sunday) I will still occasionally feel discomfort.

Hope this passes soon for you.

T.
Mom of 3 ages 6,5, and almost 3.

Hi C.,

I had a problem right after my surgery where a few of my stitches ruptured and I bled into the space between the muscle wall and the fatty tissue. It left a big lump (hematoma) that gave me problems for a long time...

But the onset of your symptoms is very different timing than mine ...The lump can be scar tissue possibly with adhesions, which are very painful.

Did you have a CT scan to rule out a hernia? What does your OB/GYN have to say?

Go back to your OB, and have her/him get to the bottom of your pain.

Hello C.,

it might sound far fetched, but how was the weather? I know when I'm not getting all my minerals (calcium, magnesium, etc) my body is more sensitive to barometric pressure changes. you know how they say that certain people always know when it's going to rain...

are you resting enough? are you still breastfeeding, are you making sure you take the right supplements? omega-3s, calcium, magnesium, enough fiber, enough water, etc.

keep a diary of what you feel and when and what you've eaten and if you're taking any meds or suplements. I hope this helps you get to the bottom of it. and I've had 2 c-sections and didn't have that issue. good luck! ~Carmen~

C.,
I had that happen as well and still do at times. My last c-section (which was my 3rd) was 21 years ago, I also went on to have 2 more children vaginally. When I first started having pain around the incision well after my delivery, I went to the doctor and had it checked, he told me it was from the nerves and not to worry about it. I have a high tolerance for pain so when I called him he saw me right away. If I were you I would call my ob/gyn and have him/her check it out, just to be on the safe side.
Hugs,
T.

Yes, I had pain and hrdness around the incision area for about 1 year after my c-section. Sometimes the pain was dull and sometimes it was sharp and more painful. The doctor at about 6 months post surgery told me that this was normal and it would diminish over time. He was right and I don't feel it anymore! Good luck and I hope this helps.

I had 2 sections (last 18 months ago) and sometimes have pain there(not bad enough to go to the ER though). If it still bothers you I would go to your OB and get checked.

I expereienced pain in the incision with my 1st c-section for about 1 year post op... My other 2 sections no pain. I figured it was because I didn't give my self a chance to heal with the 1st pregnancy because my son had to be transfered to a hospital out of state and had open heart surgery - in other words there was no rest or healing for me, hence the pain and longer time to fully heal.

Good luck!

C.,

C-section incisions are quite long, as you know. Is your pain along the entire incision, or just in one spot? The reason I ask is because I remember the stitches working their way out in various spots long after I thought I was healed. They use dissolving stitches internally even if you had staples externally, and sometimes they don't dissolve, and your body can either build up around it, or work it out, causing swelling and some pain. Something worth looking into. Definitely see you surgeon though...sometimes er docs aren't prepared to handle OB issues.

Oh, I've had 3 c-sections and even though my last one was 18 months ago I still have some pain from the incisions.

D.