3d degree uterine prolapse with no prior issues or gentic problems

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Hi All!

I am asking for your help! I had a 3d degree prolapse at work because I was straining to move a half ton metal food cart with trays to feed 50 to 90 people. This was a jail setting. So all doors and everything is metal and very heavy. I was straining to move it and suddenly plop I felt it fall and had cramps.

Has anyone else had a job related prolapse? I keep hearing the causes and none of them apply to me. I have had 2 children all natural within 45 minutes to 2 hours to delivery. I am a yoga instructor I have never had any prior problems. So just wondering if any one else has had this happen.

Thanks fo any answers!

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  • Posted

    Hello Suzanne

    So sorry to hear this.Not happened to me as such but I had 3 difficult births but was always lifting and moving things about.Have since been told it's an absolute no no for women to move heavy stuff about. I now moderate what I move,don't want to have to go through surgery again if I can help it.Have you had any surgery at all or are you booked in to be operated on?

    Please let us know how you get on x

    • Posted

      Hi

      I had surgery in June. The robotic assisted one. I lost all. My uterus,cervix, tubes and also had to have my vaginal reattached.

  • Posted

    Hi Suzanne, 

    So sorry to hear. Has not happened to me like that but I can empathize with you. 

    I think some women are more prone to prolapse than others. 

    I too lift heavy items in my job. Bins of Clothing. I spoke with my Prolapse Specialty Therapist and she said that its not a good idea to do that. So Im making the bins 1/2 full. They will still be heavy but not so much. Perhaps pick up less more times. We have to work. Right? Also, train your body to lift up not bear down when lifting heavy items. Its about training your body. It takes time. Im trying so well see.... Look for You Tube Videos on Prolapse. 

    • Posted

      Thanks for your reply!

      I don't fit into any of the normal reasons. Just wondered if anyone else had had that happen.

  • Posted

    Dear Suzanne 13447

    I am sorry to hear what has happened to you, we hear it all the time. It could be picking up a suitcase, even moving a heavy coffee table. If you have not yet seen one, go find a good womens physiotherapist - you will be taught how to brace, how to improve your breathing technique (so you don't push down) and exercises that will help you get strong again. There are other things you must do to manage your prolpase (That means make sure it doesn't get worse, and to prevent further prolpase) Other pelvic organs can prolpase so it is essential that you firm up your pelvic floor with exercise for maximum support, Improve your posture - walk tall, sit up straight

    Supplement with a good Vit D - Clinically proven to improve pelvic floor exercise outcomes

    Dont strain on the loo - try squatting on the toilet with a toilet stool

    Practice the Kegel Brace - when you sneeze or cough.

    If you exercise, make sure you follow safe exercises for propase, so not sit ups, crunches.

    Weight - watch it like a hawk, 10% weight loss could make your pelvic floor stronger by 50% it needs all the help it can get.

    I hope this helps you to get strong, I know you will be devastated by what has happened and you are looking for an explanation, however this is an opportunity for you to get your body strong. There are so many women managing prolapse.

    I hope this helps.

    Keep strong!

    Stephanie

     

    • Posted

      Thank you for your response! Really good solid suggestions! I am not overweight but 10 lbs can still go without looking anorexic. Always loved to exercise but afraid to do so other than kegels. I will check it out!

      Thanks

    • Posted

      Basically that is it in a Nutshell. Stephanie is so right in every way! I found out there are a lot of muscles down there, deep interior lining the pelvic wall as well as the the outer ones that feel like everythings falling out. It takes time, persistance & patience to re-build those muscles.  

      Pay to see a physiotherapist as they are much less expensive than a operation (applies to USA ladies) and less obtrusive. 

      Best to all. 

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    Hi, Suzanne:  I started getting mine from lifting stretchers when I was a parametic, and then later on, finished it off by losing five inches of height from a spinal problem.  My bladder is pushing into my vaginal wall, making me very miserable.  Not sure they will even operate, due to the fact that my organs are all shoved together...My biggest problem is bowel movements...they just won't come and also the urine never really empties the bladder completely..Get on a pair of scales and you wil see that you can hold as much as eight to ten pounds of waste in there...Hope you get well soon...HUGS
    • Posted

      Omg! Carole! My heart goes out to you! I can understand your frustration. I believe these issues are directly connected to people of compassion and overacheivers!

      Adding you to my list for best wishes!

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