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Anyone Experience Leg Swelling After Laparoscopy?
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I had laparoscopy/DNC/polypectomy 7 weeks ago. Endo lesions cauterized. As well, Dr decided to cauterize, rather than excise, deep endo in the uterosacral ligament. Since the surgery, I have had great difficulty walking and in constant pain. I am unable to put any weight on my leg. If I sit for more than 10 mins, my thigh starts to burn and swell. I have been checked for DVT - clear. Had CT but they are unable to find anything. Not sure if this could be nerve damage?? I have also developed… read more

posted May 19, 2017
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Thanks, yes on BP meds. I have a feeling it is nerve damage. Going to bring it up with Dr. Thanks😊

posted May 22, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Could b possible nerve damage. I was gonna suggest blood clot, but u werr already checked for dvt. The hypertension can cause headaches, sre u on meds for blood pressure? If they cauterized maybe something got cauterized that should not have?

posted May 20, 2017

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