Question:
i have a pain in stomach feels like pulled muscle

I have a pain in my stomach feels like a pulled muscle hurts sometimes like when i sit up or turn just right started when i picked toy up off floor.POST-OP DEC 6 2004 Doc appt. not till march.    — marshaslates (posted on January 26, 2005)

January 26, 2005
I actually had this issue too. My Dr. gave me muscle relaxers and after the fourth day it reduced and finally went away 10 days later. You might want to speak to your Dr's nurse in regards to this ;)
   — TaraLong

January 26, 2005
I, too, had the same type of pain but from a different cause. I had a problem with constipation and was straining to go. After that I noticed some mild pain in my belly. Having already experienced an umbilical hernia I went to my doctor yesterday to have it checked. She poked around and said she didn't feel a hernia (phew) but was impressed with my abdominal muscle tone (that's a first in my life, apparently those sit ups do work.) Anyway, she told me to lay off of the sit ups and abdominal exercises for a while to let it heal and I go back next month to get checked again. So it could be a pulled muscle or it could be the start of a hernia. The bottom line was I wanted to be sure so I didn't aggravate the problem so I made an appointment with my PCP just to get it checked out. I'd rather be safe than sorry. Best wishes for health and happiness.
   — Donna F.

January 26, 2005
I have the same problem. I had my surgery 12/13/04 and this is a continuing problem. I was "better" for a while and did something to "pull" something inside too. My surgeon put me back on pain killers and that helps a little. I found that a heating pad helps alot and also, my hubby bought me one of those stomach support things (used for working out) and WOW what a difference!!!! It gives total support and the pain is almost non-existant when I have it on! Give that a try. My surgeon was concerned about a hernia too, I have my appointment next week. Make sure you tell yours about your pain so you can be checked. Hope my suggestions help! Hang in there girl! Glori
   — GloriV

January 26, 2005
Still have that problem. My surgery was 09/29/04. Got so bad ended up in the ER. Couldnt stand up. (ER visit early part of January) ER dr thought it was ulcers. Went to my Dr 2 days later and come to find out it was the muscles around the incision area of my new stomach and old stomach. He has put me on pain meds. There is another patient with the same problem. I do believe it will go away soon. Had the same problem when I had my c-section in December 2003. Muscle pain was really bad for about 5 months then suddenly it disappeared. Tonya
   — Tonya G.

January 28, 2005
Hello all! I had a devil of a time with abdominal pain as a post op. I went to my PCP several times and had MANY perscriptions for liritab elixer( AKA-Loritab Juice). This elixer is great for pain but did not handle the abdominal muscle tear pain. Remember that your surgeon had to cut through several layers of skin and muscle to perform your surgery. I went to my Surgeon for my rechecks and by 3 months out I was at the point of telling him that if he could not help me end the abdominal pain that I wanted the procedure reversed. I was in tears while driving home from yet another appointment to discuss the pain when I called my best friend and Nursing school classmate Teresa. She stated "You dont need pain meds, you need a Muscle relaxer". I got off the cell phone with her and called my PCP and got an appointment for an hour later. I related to him what Teresa explained to me, and he appologized for not thinking of that himself. He gave me a muscle relaxer prescription for Flexeril, I will repeat that again FLEXERIL. With in 2 weeks of using the muscle relaxer and wearing an abdominal binder 24/7 the muscle had time to heal and I was feeling almost normal. If I werer you, I would call your doctor ASAP and ask about the flexeril and a binder. The binder can run about 60.00 for a very wide double height binder. You can purchase one form a medical supply store, or ask the doctor for a prescription for one and it should be covered by insurance. If you have trouble getting one, I would not mind mailing one of my extra ones to you, as I have several of them. Let me know how things go. I wish you the best of luck. Christy Riederer RN-BSN-S
   — Tiny Pixie

January 29, 2005
I just want to thank everybody for answering this question. I am 6.5 weeks post op, had open roux en y and my abdominal pain had disappeared, but it came back about 3 days ago. I could eat and drink and was not nauseous but I was really worried. After your answers i feel that i must have done something to pull my muscle. The pain is at the top of my incision to the left. is that where most of the posters pain was? I think i will call my surgeon's office on monday and see if he will prescribe Flexeril. once again, thanks for putting my mind at ease!
   — Jane P.