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Should my cesarean scar stll be hurting?

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scaryt · 08/09/2006 22:42

I had my DS 17 weeks ago by c section. Everything went really well and I recovered quickly, feeling myself in no time (apart from the sleep deprivation!). My scar still hurts when I lie on it, or if clothes brush against it. Didn't want to bother the doctor as this could be perfectly normal.

Does anyone know?

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StinkyPete · 08/09/2006 22:46

does it really hurt or is it uncomfortable?
i've had 2 c-sections and tbh the scar still felt odd 3 years on. not hurting, but numb to the touch and a little itchy at times. i've spoken to loads of people who've had all sorts of different experiences.
are you still seeing your hv and baby clinic? if you're worried - i'd talk to someone

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biglips · 08/09/2006 22:47

yes its normal as its wasnt till a year that my scar starting to feel ok to be brushed again or even touched as its takes overall about 3 years to recover (i think!!)

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scaryt · 08/09/2006 22:50

It's not desperately awful but is definitely more hurt than uncomfortable (i sound like a right whinge).
wasn't sure if my HV would know, having said that she doesn't really listen. maybe i'll try a phone app't with the doc.

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biglips · 08/09/2006 22:51

yes please go and see your docs xx

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scaryt · 08/09/2006 22:51

thanks for replies stinkypete and biglips that's really reassuring. probably won't bother with doc.