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Abdominal Pain After Robotic Hysterectomy. Taken Tylenol, Advil, Benadryl. Normal?

I am having inconsistent pain on my lower abdomen (like a pulling sensation) on and off, seems to get worse at night. I had a robotic complete hysterectomy 16 days ago. I am wondering if this is normal. I can go two days pain free and then the following night, I have the abdominal pain almost all night and I can't sleep. I have been taking Tylenol and Advil, and also Benadryl before going to sleep to make me more sleepy. It doesn't always work. I hate to take my prescription pain medicine because it gives me constipation. Is this all normal at this stage of my recovery? When will the pain go away?
Tue, 29 Oct 2013
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Hi, upto 20 days of the surgery it may be common to have moderate pain, due to accomodation of the surrounding tissues, and some adhesions.That is why antispasmodics are prescribed for pain relief, if you have constipation, you can use laxatives, for that purpose.
Other pain medications don't work for smooth muscle pain.
Thank you.
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Abdominal Pain After Robotic Hysterectomy. Taken Tylenol, Advil, Benadryl. Normal?

Hi, upto 20 days of the surgery it may be common to have moderate pain, due to accomodation of the surrounding tissues, and some adhesions.That is why antispasmodics are prescribed for pain relief, if you have constipation, you can use laxatives, for that purpose. Other pain medications don t work for smooth muscle pain. Thank you.