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Post by JC on Aug 31, 2011 15:07:25 GMT -5
She told me that her thesis for her research was on psychosomatic causes of endo, and her theory that all women with endo had had some severe trauma that "caused" it. That's the most stupid and ridiculous thing I have ever heard. I can't believe she got a degree off of that nonsense. I hope the new person works out! If I ever need a good PPT one day I'm going to be going to whoever you end up with!
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Post by omaklackey on Aug 31, 2011 18:28:07 GMT -5
The "pain causing tension in the pelvic floor muscles" is huge, Until Dr. Mosbrucker gave me the flexeral I didn't realize how much tension was "down there" if you know what I mean. I have been stubbornly NOT taking any narcotics but my body is taking to much in and not letting anything go. This last week with the flexeral and tramadol has been interesting as my muscles are trying to "let go" and relax for the first time in a long time. I may just have to fork out the money for the PPT in wenatchee that Dr. Mosbrucker is recommending. How many would I have to do/how often etc? I mean those of you who are doing it, how often/how much?? Is it continual or can I do a few to get things loosened and learn the exercises etc myself?
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Post by Karen on Aug 31, 2011 19:34:58 GMT -5
Um, Kristin, I'm glad you're NOT going back to her! That's just insane. I hope when this is all said and done, you consider following up with her and tell her she's full of sh*t. Because she is. I'm hopeful for the new woman and hope your appointment goes well, and even if you have to try 10 PPTs to find one good one, I think it'll be worth it in the long run! I went to 2 that only had very limited knowledge of pelvic floor dysfunction (but nothing more) and one that didn't know a lick about endo. But the third one... ah... she knew it ALL and was able to help me so much. Keep pushing - you'll get there! And I'm hopeful about the acupuncture!!
Karla - you're totally right about tension in the pelvic floor muscles. My PPT was shocked at how wound up they were. As for how many/how often, in my experience, it was every 2-3 weeks for maybe 2-3 months? A lot of it was finding ways to both strengthen and relax the pelvic floor muscles. When they're so jacked up, they don't work properly even though they're so tight. I still find myself carrying a lot of tension down there and have to force myself to relax my pelvic floor muscles as much as I can. When I'm stressed, I can feel them creeping up! Anyway, maybe some of the other girls will have input on how much/how long? All I can say is that it's WELL worth it, and will give you a new sense of control over endo. Which, in my book, is the biggest thing to me.
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Post by 1234 on Sept 1, 2011 19:38:28 GMT -5
Thanks for the support, you all. I was really frustrated at that woman. I'll see how Tuesday goes.
The acupuncture was interesting. I'll try to find an acupuncture thread and post.
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Post by 1234 on Sept 5, 2011 17:47:56 GMT -5
I'm really hoping that this PPT tomorrow is good. I got in a bike accident on Friday--a bus ran into the rear wheel of my bicycle. Fortunately not going fast, but the impact threw the chain off my bike and I lost control of my bicycle, swerving all over the place. I eventually managed to crash myself safely on a parked car on the right. I was mostly fine afterwards--some cuts on my right foot from the chainrings, which have mostly healed thanks to neosporin and gauze, but my foot now looks like it is covered with poison ivy. I got all latex free bandages--is it possible to be allergic to gauze? Who knows. And my left inner thigh is covered with bruises from slamming against my top tube.
But the worst is the pelvic pain. It didn't hit me until Saturday morning--I guess I was too hyped up on adrenalin post crash. But it has been a really rough couple of days. Sat and Sun, my belly was so swollen and hurt that it looked like I was pregnant. I'm less puffy today, but the pain is still really bad. I tried to go running on Saturday, and had to pull up around mile 6, limping and crying, and find someone willing to lend me a cell phone to call the husband to come and pick me up.
I've still had a great weekend--don't mean to be complaining too much!--just thinking it's really inconsiderate of the bus driver to pick a poor girl with endo to run into. And I'm really grateful I have this appt tomorrow. I hope she'll be able to help me!
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Post by Karen on Sept 5, 2011 18:38:05 GMT -5
Yikes, that doyrsnt sound good at all! Did the bus at least stop and help you out?? I hope you're healed up soon, and I hope your appointment helps! Fingers crossed for you!
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Post by JC on Sept 5, 2011 18:38:55 GMT -5
OH my God that sound awful! I'm sorry! I really hope the PPT can get you fixed up. That crash was nasty and your poor leg was all banged up!
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Post by 1234 on Sept 5, 2011 19:19:18 GMT -5
it's too long a story to tell, and will only rile me up again, and yall don't want a riled up redhead! but the result was, the police gave me a ticket. .... I'll contest it, but yeah: I have a traffic ticket for being run into by a metro bus.
I'm just SO GLAD I had this appointment anyway. I feel really grateful for that.
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Post by painttheseconds on Sept 5, 2011 22:16:40 GMT -5
Ugh that sounds awful Kristin. I can't believe they gave you a ticket. I'm just glad you are ok. Hope your appointment goes well.
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Post by 1234 on Sept 6, 2011 12:27:14 GMT -5
Well this was a much more positive experience. I'm not 100% sold on the person, but I do feel 100% better, so I think I'm on the right track with her.
She knew a lot about pelvic floor dysfunction and how to release those spasmed muscles, but had worked with them mostly in the post-pregnancy context. Which meant I had to hear about about being pregnant...unpleasant. I swear, the next person that tells me I should get pregnant had better duck for cover!
However, she did actually release a LOT of muscles. I can walk in my 3-inch heels without pain shooting from my right heel to my vagina, which I haven't been able to do in YEARS. I don't think I'm going to become best friends with this therapist, but her results are great, so I'll take it!
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Post by Karen on Sept 6, 2011 17:15:56 GMT -5
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Post by Heather on Sept 7, 2011 0:24:24 GMT -5
I'm supposed to be starting PPT soon (waiting for a call to make an appointment), and there's one thing I am still not sure about. Do any of you girls ever get turned on by it? What do you do? I don't think I'll get turned on, but I have it in my head that I'll be paying some stranger to finger me, so I don't really know.
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Post by Karen on Sept 7, 2011 5:31:21 GMT -5
Can't say I even thought about that! IF any internal work is necessary, (in my experience) it would likely involve a digit it two inserted at various depths, working in a clockwise motion, to determine pelvic floor muscles. If any are wound up, think of it like a knot in your shoulder - putting pressure on it to release the knot. Surprisingly, I could barely feel it. I mean, I knew someone had their finger up there, but I couldn't really tell what was being done. Getting turned on never crossed my mind - was more self-conscious than anything, but my PT was super professional. If you're comfy with internal work, a good PT will respect your wish to move slowly into the internal work.
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Post by 1234 on Sept 7, 2011 8:40:16 GMT -5
The vaginal work didn't turn me on at all--and it was quite amazing the amount of pain relief I got just from releasing all of those muscles! But I did get a bit of sensation when she was stretching teh muscles right over the pubic bone, so just above the clitoris. It really came out of nowhere, since I hadn't even though about that as a consequence.
However, the good thing about getting turned on, as a woman, is that there really isn't physical evidence like there is for a man, so even if it happens it's not a huge issue.
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Post by JC on Sept 7, 2011 12:56:55 GMT -5
Glad you had a good experience Kristin!!
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