Hysterectomy Checkpoints Hysterectomy Checkpoints   Hysterectomy Options Hysterectomy Options   Pre Op Hysterectomy Pre-op   Post Op Hysterectomy Post-op   Hormones HRT Hormones   Sexual Dysfuntion Sexual Dysfunction   Fitness Fitness   GYN Cancer Cancer  
 
 
 

Fibromyalgia & Hysterectomy Surgery
Date : 05-08-2003 - 12:27 PM - Readers : 14115
Printer Friendly Version




Has anyone with fibromyalgia had hysterectomy? What helped you recover? I'm already exhausted all the time. My surgery is scheduled and I want to make sure I talk to my doctor about any precautions to take or anything that might be helpful.


The following techniques have been used with success for preventing and easing what FMS patients recognize as a “fibro-flare.” Surgery, trauma, stress, and lack of sleep are all factors that can trigger a flare. A hysterectomy and its effects on the body can cause an already pain-sensitive patients to go into overload. The following list of suggestions was designed to help FMS surgical patients make their operation and recovery time easier.
  • If you are to be intubated, request that you wear a soft neck collar and that neck hyperextension be minimized.
  • Ask to be administered a pre-op opioid pain medication, about 1-1/2 hours before surgery. Opioids are morphine or morphine-related drugs. The reason for pre-op use is to minimize central sensitization as this inevitably worsens the widespread pain that you are already experiencing.
  • As a fibromyalgia patient you will need more, and usually a longer-acting, post-op pain medication. In most cases this medication should be given on a timely schedule or self-administered with a PCA (patient controlled analgesia) pump.
  • Ask to have a long-acting local anesthetic infiltrated into your incision. Even though you are under sedation, this can minimize pain impulses reaching the spinal cord and brain.
  • Request that your arm with the IV line be kept close to your body, not away and not over your head.
  • Most fibromyalgia patients require a longer duration of post-op convalescence, which may include physical therapy in many cases.


 
Hysterectomy News [Read More]
-- HysterSisters Booklets For Hysterectomy Patient Distribution
The HysterSisters booklet: "What 100,000 Women Know About Hysterectomy" is now available for distribution to hysterectom [More]...

-- For The Next Generation, Medical Research Volunteers Needed

-- Upgrade Your HysterSisters Membership
It's a bargain that equals only $2.25 per month! You benefit. The website benefits. [More]...

Smart Buys - Great Deals
-- Our favorite products! HysterSisters Store
   Swelly Belly Band - Favorite!
   HysterSisters Guide - Helpful Advice!
   Very Private Moisture Great!
   Chillow Cooling Device Relief!
   FREE Discount RX card for everyone
Order Free Hysterectomy Booklet
What 100,000 Women Know About Hysterectomy

*FREE* - Order HysterSisters booklet for yourself and your doctor! Order now!

This free booklet is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors:
Here's a hint: All articles are printable. Click 'Printer Friendly Version' while viewing article.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:08 AM.

Powered by: vBulletin Version 3.0.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Hyster Sisters® Copyright 1998-2008 All rights reserved.
Page generated in 0.20820498 seconds (76.29% PHP - 23.71% MySQL) with 10 queries.
HACKER SAFE certified sites prevent over 99.9% of hacker crime.
HysterSisters Hysterectomy | TOS | Privacy | About Us | Contact Us | Help/FAQ | Advertise | Hysterectomy Products
 
bigboards