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Posted 9/29/2013 12:23 AM (GMT 0)
My surgery was four weeks ago and doing ok so far. The last few days I have had low back pain lasting for a few minutes a couple times a day. A shower or lying down helps sometimes but it always returns. My period is also due soon but I never had back pain associated with back pain before. Have any of you ladies noticed your pms symptoms are more intense post op. I have been walking more but still not allowed to exercise. Thanks!
Posted 9/29/2013 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
Not to alarm you but about 3 weeks after my surgery I started to have really bad lower back pain. I couldn't get comfortable and I couldn't figure out why I was having it. Then I started running a low grade fever. It turned out that I had an abscess in my pelvic area. The abscess was pressing on a nerve that's why my back hurt.

It could definitely be your period coming. As long as you don't have a fever it's probably nothing to worry about. Just keep tabs on it. If it keeps up...see your doctor.
Posted 9/29/2013 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
Was your pain constant? Mine comes and goes
And I have some pelvic pain as well but I
Will call my doc tomorrow. Thanks!
Posted 9/29/2013 7:52 PM (GMT 0)
It was pretty constant. I remember I couldn't get comfortable no matter what position I was in. Hope it goes away for you soon!
Posted 9/29/2013 9:59 PM (GMT 0)
Another example that isn't super comforting unfortunately... I had lower back pain after my second surgery. It usually came on towards the end of the day or after activity (just walking around, nothing strenuous) and the only thing that relieved it was to lie down and wait for it to pass. My surgeon did a work up and came to the conclusion that it was probably being caused by the loop ileostomy pulling my small bowel out of conformation, something was pressing on something, etc etc. I think he was correct as after my takedown the pain went away and hasn't come back.
Posted 9/29/2013 11:28 PM (GMT 0)
I didn't get my period for 3 months after surgery ... thought maybe it had put me in menopause, but then I got a huge one.

Just to counter the scary causes of back pain, you could have it just from not exercising and moving in different ways due to surgery. I definitely had some of this after surgery, although I've had those problems before (and worse when premenstrual). Are you able to do something like get a massage? Or something else that can help relax muscles that won't hurt you? Seems like if showers help that might help more.

Of course, could be something else too.....
Posted 9/30/2013 1:00 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the suggestions.. I am going to talk to my nurse and doctor today!
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