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Had Oophorectomy. Having Sharp Pain Radiating To Thigh Or Back. Have Been Taking Ibuprophen. Side Effects On Liver?
Question: I am 42 years old, s/p Rigth OOphorectomy last 4/5/13 and up to this time I am still having right sharp pain radiating to my thigh or back. I have been taking Ibuprophen 600mg BID everyday with relief but just concern about the effect of the pain med on my liver and why I stillhave this pain.
Hi and thanks for the query,
It might be very appropriate to know whether the pain has been increasing, decreasing or remains constant during this time period.
Any other associated signs like fever or fatigue?
Did you have this same pain before surgery or was it different?
What aggravates the pain and what causes some relief?
When you got the pain, are you also experiencing other problems like constipation, nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting?
All these parameters shall be important to decide whether this purely a complication of surgery or a pre - existing condition. It should however be noted that post surgical pain might take sometime to fade out.
However, if the pain stays constant, intensifies or begins to accompanied by other symptoms which were not there initially, it might be very appropriate to get reevaluated the surgeon. A careful examination of the incision is very important. Body temperature monitoring and at times a control abdominal ultrasound and complete counts could be asked to rule out an infection.
I strongly recommend you book an appointment with your surgeon for a complete clinical revaluation.
Waiting for your response,
Dr Luchuo, MD.
It might be very appropriate to know whether the pain has been increasing, decreasing or remains constant during this time period.
Any other associated signs like fever or fatigue?
Did you have this same pain before surgery or was it different?
What aggravates the pain and what causes some relief?
When you got the pain, are you also experiencing other problems like constipation, nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting?
All these parameters shall be important to decide whether this purely a complication of surgery or a pre - existing condition. It should however be noted that post surgical pain might take sometime to fade out.
However, if the pain stays constant, intensifies or begins to accompanied by other symptoms which were not there initially, it might be very appropriate to get reevaluated the surgeon. A careful examination of the incision is very important. Body temperature monitoring and at times a control abdominal ultrasound and complete counts could be asked to rule out an infection.
I strongly recommend you book an appointment with your surgeon for a complete clinical revaluation.
Waiting for your response,
Dr Luchuo, MD.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I did not have this kind of pain before the surgery. My pain was on the left lower abdominal area accompanied by rectal spasm and severe pain. Laparoscopy was done on that side and nothing was found. Instead the tiny cyst that was found on my right ovary last year is now big and that's why my OB tried to remove it but it raptured which she ended up removing my right ovary. She also mentioned that I have endometriosis. Colonoscopy was also done related to my rectal pain and I was diagnosed with IBS.
Last night was a very bad night. I tried to stop taking my Ibuprophen and I woke up with cramping and pain on my lower abdomen. It gets worst with my diarrhea which it did not trigger pain and cramping before maybe because I continue to take the Ibuprophen.
I am scheduled to see my OB tomorrow so hopefully I would feel better and have ansers to all my concerns.
Thank you for responding.
Last night was a very bad night. I tried to stop taking my Ibuprophen and I woke up with cramping and pain on my lower abdomen. It gets worst with my diarrhea which it did not trigger pain and cramping before maybe because I continue to take the Ibuprophen.
I am scheduled to see my OB tomorrow so hopefully I would feel better and have ansers to all my concerns.
Thank you for responding.
Hi and thanks for your update,
It sounds really good you are meeting your doctor tomorrow. It would also be appropriate to regulate the quantity of Ibuprofen taken due to its potential gastrointestinal and renal complications if taken continuously for a long time in certain doses.
I hope you get better fastest as I wish you the best of health.
Best regards and thanks for using XXXXXXX
Dr Luchuo, MD.
It sounds really good you are meeting your doctor tomorrow. It would also be appropriate to regulate the quantity of Ibuprofen taken due to its potential gastrointestinal and renal complications if taken continuously for a long time in certain doses.
I hope you get better fastest as I wish you the best of health.
Best regards and thanks for using XXXXXXX
Dr Luchuo, MD.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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