Has anyone had pain on the opposite side of their surgery? I had my left tube removed 4 weeks ago and for the past 2 weeks I’ve felt twinges and dull pains that come and go on my right hand side. Not severe or bad enough to take painkillers, but they’re there. Left is totally fine. Saw my GP and they didn’t really know what it could be.
Hi Eilis,
Many women experience discomfort after experiencing ectopic pregnancy and it can be a scary time. The pain could be for a number of reasons. It could be due to adhesions or scar tissue that form as part of your recovery. It could be as a result of ovulation pains (many women feel this when they hadn’t before including myself). It may also be heightened awareness after everything you have endured.
You could keep a pain diary, noting when the pain starts, when and where you experience pain and the intensity. You could also write down anything that helps the pain including paracetamol, rest, hot water bottle etc and you could discuss your notes with your doctors. These details would help them determine how best manage your symptoms.
Please know we are here for you for as long as you need.
With good wishes,
Michele
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