D & E recovery questions

Deannabee78

I had a D & E on Tuesday. Yesterday I felt ok...a liitle sore, not too much bleeding. However today I am feeling much more sore--all over. My neck, back, legs, etc are all sore. I even have a headache and the back of my head hurts. I feel similar to when I have the flu--just achy. Also feeling more crampy with a little more bleeding today. I don't have a fever though. Is this normal or something I should mention to the dr? Could it be just result of being stressed and tense? TIA

MarriedaSportsNut

It could be a reaction to the anesthesia. I had incredible upper body stiffness for 2 days afterwards, something called "postoperative myalgia" and it's related to the muscle relaxant they used. I felt like I'd been in a car accident from the waist up, and it was hard to get out of bed, let alone move around. It wears off in about 2 days. I'm betting you feel slightly better tomorrow, and then much improved the day after.

Apparently it's a pretty rare reaction. When I asked this board about it, only one other person had the same experience.

So sorry you had to go through this. 

carrieandtim

I'm so sorry that you have to go through this.  And I'm sorry that you aren't feeling good. 

I just had my D&C yesterday, and during the doctor's "pre-op" talk, I seem to remember that your symptoms PLUS a fever could mean infection.  But you don't have a fever, that is good news.  A temperature is a sure sign of infection.  You could continue to check your temperature throughout the day.  If you have the option to call your doctor's office or the nurse "hotline" I would do that...just to give yourself a peace of mind.  Did you receive any "post-op" information? 

 I hope you are able to take it easy...rest is the best medicine!  Keep us updated!

(((HUG)))

ChadnKim42009

I had symptoms similar to this on the saturday after my D&C.. then the following day Sunday I had a fever of 102 I ended up having an infection got an antibiotics and felt better in a day... Keep an eye on yout temp if it goes over 101 call your dr to see if you have an infection..

HandR63

Don't know if this is normal either, but I had a D&C on Friday and felt resonable Sat/Sun.  Monday I felt like I might be coming down with something, but did not have a fever.  I took some good vitamins and felt a little better the next day.  Not sure if it was the meds etc, but I've been having GI issues after that, so I ended calling the doctor.  He didn't seem concerned about me feeling bad since I didn't have a fever.  Thought most likely the GI issues were due to the meds etc.  Feeling better today.

Hope you're feeling better. When in doubt call the doctor.  I felt strange calling (as if I should be feeling worse before calling), but I'm really glad I called just for peace of mind.