Do I call my dr or suck it up? (pain vent)

gfam23 · February 2014

This is probably more of a vent than anything else, apologies in advance. I'm 11 days pp and had a vag delivery with only a couple of stitches. I was managing the pain with meds and ice packs, Dermoplast, and Motrin. I was out of the strong meds a few days ago but was feeling better. But over the last couple of days I started really hurting again. It's definitely a noticeable difference when I'm up and on my feet a lot, but I don't have much choice in the matter as I've got an 11-month old as well. DH is super helpful but I still am having a hard time especially since last night. I was finishing dinner and started having stabbing crotch pain. Most of the time it's just an ache but it's still not fun.

Do I just have zero pain tolerance? This was my 4th vag delivery but maybe it's that I've had to be up with another LO and have overdone it this time around? 11 days pp seems like a long time to still be in pain. I will call my dr if it gets worse or maybe tomorrow if no improvement at all, I just feel like the world's biggest wuss and don't want them to think I'm just seeking pain meds.

Thanks for letting me whine. Any STM+ suggestions for keeping up while trying to heal?

MamaAllison · February 2014

Hmm, I know everyone is different but with my first I had a vaginal delivery with only a few tiny tears and I was fine three days later. I think it's worth calling your doctor over. I hope it gets better soon, a newborn and an 11 month old, you go girl!

inluv4life2 · February 2014

Call your dr. You shouldn't be getting worse at this point. So sorry mama!

queeniecrayon · February 2014

Can you take a peek at the stitches? Look for any increase in swelling, redness, or odd drainage. The fact that it's getting worse raises a red flag to me, I'd definitely call the doc.

monkeybutt61612 · February 2014

I felt the same way after my c/s. I ran out of Percocet the week I was by myself with both kids. I felt embarassed when I called, but I explained my situation and they refilled my script. Definitely call.

boogerbearoriginal · February 2014

When did h return to work? I had soreness if I walked/did too much at 2wk pp from #1 so being sore isn't unimaginable. I'm wondering if its worse because you're doing more/too much caring for two little ones. Can u get help from family or friends so you can rest more?

gfam23 · February 2014

I don't know if it is worse, or if it is about the same but I haven't had any pain meds in 3-4 days. Maybe they helped just enough and I'm feeling the difference now. I'm definitely up more than I have been with past deliveries, and I'm sure that's not helping either. DH works from home so he's helped a lot. I guess I just feel 11 days pp is a lomg time to be thinking I still need pain medication for a vaginal delivery. Idk. I think I will call. I will try to check the area out, too.

gfam23 · February 2014

Thanks everyone. I will call my doctor in the morning.

MamaHollywood27 · February 2014

Call! I just did (although c/s) and they let me know it was normal and I wasn't being a ninny and called me in some other medication.

gfam23 · February 2014

I called and they want me to come in and see the PA today. I am not sure I can get there today so I'm going to call back and try to talk to her (the PA) about it and if I'm not better soon I will go in.

gfam23 · February 2014

(Late) update: I spoke to the PA yesterday, who always has been pretty useless. Anyway, she said I could come in for her to look at the stitches or for me to look/feel if there's a knot or something. If I saw something still sticking out I could cut it. I dont see or feel anything and think the stitches have probably dissolved by now. Anyway, I tried. Still sore, but I'll get through it.

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