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stiff neck - 3 weeks post-op
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07-02-2009, 03:20 PM
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Posts: 2
Hysterectomy: June 10th, 2009
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stiff neck - 3 weeks post-op
Hi All-
Sorry in advance... I haven't had a chance to read through all the posts... anyway, I'm about 3 weeks post op and I've had the most painful stiff neck for about 2 days now... I thought it was getting better yesterday, but it came back with a vengence this morning... I'm sure it's has something to do with my sleeping position but does it also have something to do with my TVH??????
Does anyone have suggestions on pain relief?????
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07-02-2009, 05:54 PM
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Posts: 36,890
Hysterectomy: November 14th, 2000
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: stiff neck - 3 weeks post-op
The pain could be how you are sleeping and even sitting during the day. It could be related to how you were positioned during surgery. Double check with your doctor about your concerns just to be safe.
I have had next issues for years and have used heat, ice, ibuprofen, prescription medications, massage, physical therapy, and chiropractic care.
If you are taking prescription pain meds already for your recovery, don't add any until you check with your doctor.
I hope you feel better soon!
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07-02-2009, 06:09 PM
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Posts: 254
Hysterectomy: June 16th, 2009
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: stiff neck - 3 weeks post-op
Hi, I am a little bit behind you. last night I had neck and shoulder pain that was pretty bad. I ended up taking some presc. motrin for the pain. I attribute it to the fact my back and shoulders are doing all the "lifting" and pulling me in and out of bed, etc. since I am not using my abs. the neck rub my DH gave me helped, and I am making sure that I move around more today. I am still uncomfortable still straight up for more than 20-30 minutes. I'm pretty sure my pain is muscular. Hope you feel better.
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08-04-2009, 04:52 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 4
Hysterectomy: March 12th, 2009
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: stiff neck - 3 weeks post-op
Hi,
I had my surgery in March. After I came home I had head aches in the lower part of my head above the neck. When I bent my head back to put eye drops in, it was painful and I had to hold my neck. In the last month I have be sent to physical therapy for weeks because I am having numbing in my lower face and down my left arm. The doctors and therapists are suspecting that my positioning during surgery is the cause and a pinched nerve. I have had minimal changes and will most likely be going for an MRI now. I am also having tenderness/ bruising in the tail bone. I had the Divinci and that was a success but this is very annoying to me.
Keep your eye on this and see the doc if you don't get relief soon
Good thoughts and best wishes!
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08-04-2009, 05:30 PM
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Posts: 54
Hysterectomy: July 22nd, 2009
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: stiff neck - 3 weeks post-op
hi are you still dealing with the post op gas? i think that is what is causing my shoulder neck and head pain.
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08-04-2009, 06:32 PM
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Posts: 4
Hysterectomy: March 12th, 2009
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: stiff neck - 3 weeks post-op
No, I didn't have much of any issues with gas. I think the gas should be a non-issue after a couple of days. Check with doc to be clear.
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