Question:
Ever since I have gotten home when I sleep I get a burning pain right below my tummy

on the right side. It is were my stomach and my leg meet. I have talked to the Dr. about it and they said that they do not know what it is and that they are not too concerned about it. I do not have any leaks so I am not concerned about that, but I was wondering if it might be a nerve or something. If anyone else has had anything like this please let me know!    — Tawny F. (posted on April 26, 2001)

April 26, 2001
Hi. I'm pre-op but have occasionally had similar pains. Have you tried putting a pillow between your knees (assuming you're sleeping on your left side) to elevate the right knee? Is the area chafing due to persiration or possibly an opportunistic bacterial/fungal infection? Lastly, is your skin reacting to the binding used in panties? There are probably a million possible reasons, but the ones I've cited are from personal experience. I hope you feel better and recover quickly. Congratulations on taking this step towards a new life.
   — Lynn E.