11 days post hysterectomy: Why am I still hurting?

My surgery was October 9th and I am still hurting mainly when I have been asleep and I wake up is this normal? Also, because I am hurting I am still taking my meds should I still be taking them?

I had my surgery a day before you and there are times that I am sore in the morning. I still have to watch how i turn over in bed cuz of the soreness. And now I have the pressure in the vagina which is so common and it is uncomfortable. I manage my pain during the day with ibruprofen and then at bedtime I take my hydrocodone. But you are still early in recovery. We have a long road of healing ahead of us.

Its not unusual to take meds quite a ways out. If you are concerned please call your dr. Anxiety is bad for recovery, especially when there is no cause for it. I was still taking ibuprofen regularly 6 weeks out, and 1 or 2 norco a week (on particularly long days). Be patient, you are on the recovery road!

I took pain medication for 2 weeks. We are all different and your recovery will be as unique as the surgery itself. It is completely normal to still feel pain and discomfort, you are very early into your healing. Our bodies have been through a lot of trauma and it is going to take time to get back to normal. Nice to meet you!

Take care

I took narcs on and off for 4 weeks.. I still take Advil occasionally .

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Originally Posted by Cinl11 I took narcs on and off for 4 weeks.. I still take Advil occasionally .

Thankvyoucfor yoir reply.. Can you tell me how to find my question and any other replies on hs website?

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Originally Posted by SuzieQ992 I took pain medication for 2 weeks. We are all different and your recovery will be as unique as the surgery itself. It is completely normal to still feel pain and discomfort, you are very early into your healing. Our bodies have been through a lot of trauma and it is going to take time to get back to normal. Nice to meet you! Take care

ThAnk you for your reply! I am feeling like I am a hypochondriac lol