Post D&C Complaints
Part of this might be a little TMI, but I have to know if I'm alone on this.
First, I get migraines and haven't had them in a while (thankfully). Since my D&C though, I am getting headaches, not migraines, almost every day. They come on an hour or so after I get up and just kind of linger for about half the day.
Second, I cannot seem to get regular. I was not constipated with my pg, but have been since the D&C. I'm taking a stool softener and that has helped, but I fear what it would be like without it.
I've also gained a few pounds and feel very bloated still. It's SO frustrating and I just want to feel normal again. Has anyone else had any of this after a D&C? I'm just wondered if it's related or if I am truly falling apart. TIA.
Missed m/c 11.09 | Missed m/c 3.10 | We miss you & love you so.
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Formerly toddandjulie
Re: Post D&C Complaints
The last two for sure; it took me a couple of weeks to poop like a normal human being (and even now, it's a crap shoot. HA! See what I did there? Sorry, poop talk turns me into a ten year old boy).
My mom gets migraines and had horrible headaches after her miscarriage. It has to be hormonal. Can your doc give you anything?
The bloating, I imagine, is also from horomones. Your body has been through so much, I think these are all just reactions to it.
But talk to your doc, for sure. They should be aware of any reactions or lingering effects.
I'm sorry you are dealing with this!
Luckily, I have my m/c f/u (which might mean follow up or might mean something else in this case) appointment in a couple of days, so I will talk with her.
I have my migraine meds I could take, but these are def different and I hate to waste the good stuff on this. They still suck though. As far the pooping, no apologies needed. My DH giggles every time he farts, so I have good anal humor.
I could probably do more to take care of all issues, but I don't know to what extent this is caused by the pg and m/c and what's not. Ach!
Thanks for the info.
Missed m/c 11.09 | Missed m/c 3.10 | We miss you & love you so.
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Formerly toddandjulie
The second, yes. And it hurt to go too.
My bloating lasted for about 2 weeks post D&C though I lost weight in that time...I haven't been eating properly.
BFP #2 4/13/10. Bridget born 12/28/10
BFP #3 Finn born 8/11/15
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The constipation will happen because of the anesthesia. I had a spinal fusion a couple years ago, and it took a good week to go at all. I was so bloated I looked pregnant.
With my d&c, it took about 5 days. I was so happy when I was finally able to go, lol.
After any type of anesthesia, you should take a stool softener because it messes with your processes. It is the side effect that most people don't know about, lol.
Pooping was not a pleasant (or reliable) experience. Part of it was the chemicals in the anesthesia (I think!) and part of it is leftover preg. hormones.
And I totally bloated up after meals just like when I was preg. That lasted the longest (about 2 weeks).
Sorry hun.. life just sucks balls sometimes,
DS BFP 8.29.2012 EDD 5.11.2013 born sleeping @ 17 weeks 12.1.2012
I started getting migraines on Friday (about 10 days after my D&C) and every day since then. I hope to put together a calendar this week before my follow up appt on Friday with what I've experienced since the D&C. I'm having a hard time remembering everything!
I hope you feel better soon!