When I was immediately post op from panproctocolectomy I started getting a bad right side flank 'stitch' like pain along with searing back pain and leg numbness. Surgeon said flank pain and numb leg most likely from retractor and back pain well not sure. ( I do have a back pain history of 2 ruptured lumbar discs from years on prednisone), also have history of large pelvic abscess on 2 occasions that were accompanied by searing back pain.
Anyhow after a CT showing pelvic fluid collection, surgeon decided flank pain due to collection. Funny thing is in the past few days(10 weeks post op) have had twinges of flank pain return, and tonight it is like a big stitch and feels like it is cramping up very painful. The pain is in exactly same spot as when in hospital. I have also been getting the searing back pain, which is relieved when my back wound has a bleed. My original wound breakdown is healing well, but the bleeding is coming from higher on the incision line.
I have a GP appointment tomorrow morning but am really scared. The pain in my side makes me ball up and I can't move until it eases off.
Anyhow after a CT showing pelvic fluid collection, surgeon decided flank pain due to collection. Funny thing is in the past few days(10 weeks post op) have had twinges of flank pain return, and tonight it is like a big stitch and feels like it is cramping up very painful. The pain is in exactly same spot as when in hospital. I have also been getting the searing back pain, which is relieved when my back wound has a bleed. My original wound breakdown is healing well, but the bleeding is coming from higher on the incision line.
I have a GP appointment tomorrow morning but am really scared. The pain in my side makes me ball up and I can't move until it eases off.
