Should a Caesarian scar still give discomfort 18 months after the op?

[MsMuffet]

Had a emergency caesarian a year and a half ago and topically it's healed fine but ever since, I've had peculiar & intermittent twinges of pain coming directly from that area. Doc sent me for an ultrasound after 6 months and they found nothing but I'm still finding it rather disconcerting. Anyone else experience this sort of thing...?

MsMuffet- I had similar twinges for several years after my two cs, I think it's quite common but if worried I'd get it checked out again.

Yes, still get this a couple of years on. Disconcerting is the word.

It will be a year in May since my CS and I still get twinges - particularly if I do too much lifting or work around the house (what a lovely excuse to get DH to do hoovering that is!!). I think the healing of a CS is hugely underestimated - its a big trauma to the body!

I still get this too, especially if I am run down.

In fact, since having DS2 nearly 7 months ago, it is constantly sore.

Thanks for your replies. It actually feels that my scar is like a zip that's been stitched in to a garment too tight - sounds a bit odd but perhaps you'll know what I mean.

IGW - that's interesting about the being run down bit. Makes sense.

In retrospect, after the op, I think I was in shock for quite a while, as I'd been
totally unprepared for it (but, it has to be said, I was also very grateful by that late stage in proceedings...)

It does make me livid how blase people - mostly celebs in the media - are about C-sections. Almost like it's a cosmetic procedure that you can knock off in your lunch hour and be back at work in time for tea.

yes, and it leaves a dirty great scar. hardly glamourous

Yes - my ds2 is 3 in a few weeks and it still feels 'odd' - less painful than it used to be, but numb in a big patch and then sore/odd across the scar - and I've still got a little mini egg sized lump at one end of it!

And your pubes don't seem to gro back very well just below the scar either.....ahh well, less money to fork out if I ever go for a brazillian....DH lives in hope I will get one.....DH has no idea of the pain!!

Haven't been able to face any waxing, post-baby. Feel a bit feeble about it. I did have a brazillian once though - very pre-baby - just out of curiosity. An eye-watering and curious experience (and a whole different thread).

A comfort to know I'm not alone with my aching scar - thanks for all your replies ladies.