Internal Pain above my Incision and reconnection

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Hi, I am brand new to this site I had my Colectomy in May this year. I had my takedown surgery in July this year as well. My latest incision (where my stoma was) closed last month finally but then reopened from an abscess that formed right underneath and burst through my closed incision. Well that was treated and I packed my incision every day and still do. I started working out a little and I'm getting constant cramping internally about 2" above my reconnection and incision. Has anyone else experienced this? I just don't want to call and annoy my surgeon if it's nothing, since I have 100% become a hypochondriac since my surgery and I freak out very easily. Any ideas what to do?? Anyone else been treated for cramping? I also have a little random shot of pain but not consistent. Thanks everyone!!

10/3/1310:42 AM

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Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

Sounds like adhesions (internal scar tissue). They can relax a little over time, but do not go away. If this cramping is constant like you say, you need to back off on your workouts and do more gentle, gradual stuff. It has been long enough that you should be able to increase activity, but not heavy workouts or abdominals, but everyone is different. It is possible that the ileostomy wound did not heal properly in the deep layers (muscle and fascia). You do not want to cause a hernia.

So, don't panic, but just keep an eye on your symptoms. If reducing or stopping your workout does not stop the cramping, then you need to call your doctor, if only for reassurance.

Jan

10/3/1311:39 AM

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DogMember

Bug your surgeon as much as you want/need to. Until you've recovered both physically and mentally, that reassurance can lift huge weights off your shoulders.

I had insane cramps if I did ab exercises. Heck, I even had cramps that made me double over when. ..uhh. . .doing what guys do when they are alone and bored with a computer and an internet connection.