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Topsi
Topsi

I know this is an odd question but since about 4 days after my surgery( rectocele 25 days ago ) iv had this pressure in the ball of my left foot. I asked the doctor about it and she said it's probably the start of a verruca but iv had verrucas before and it doesn't feel like that and it seems to move from the middle of my foot to the outside of my foot but always on the ball of the foot. Should I be worried about this. Plus is it normal that when I sneeze it feel like it's about to pop out down there. I'v tried avoiding sneezing and have tightened down there as iv sneezed to try and stop it from doing anything. Any advice welcomed greatly😞.xxxx

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  • DorryC
    DorryC Topsi

    Posted

    I read that you can also apply perineal pressure with your hand when you need to sneeze or cough or vomit or anything like that. When I do it, it's like my hand is cupped like an L with the fingers pressing against the vagina and palm resting on the pubic bone.  I hope that makes sense. I've been trying that and also bracing my deep abdominal muscles and it seems less awful.

    Couging, sneezing, vomiting etc. are bad post op but it's not like you can help it exactly rolleyes

    If there are any meds you can take (allergy meds,cough meds, whatever is relevant) it might be worth taking as the pressure isn't good for you.

     

    • Topsi
      Topsi DorryC

      Posted

      Thank you for the advice and it does make sense. I have been taking my Hayfever tablets but every now and then one slips out 😕. But will try the L shaped hand pressure nxt time.xxx
  • Beetlebugmik
    Beetlebugmik Topsi

    Posted

    Did you have a spinal block when they operated? Or are you side sitting to because it hurts to sit straight? maybe something to do with your foot? If it carries on I would seek medical advice again

     

    • Topsi
      Topsi Beetlebugmik

      Posted

      No i was put to sleep hun, I have been sitting on my left side and mostly sleeping on my side. So maybe that could be it. Thankyou.xxx
  • Kegel8Stephanie
    Kegel8Stephanie Topsi

    Posted

    Hi Topsi

    Check out a foot reflexology map - you'll see how different parts of our body relate to the foot map - it is fascinating, a reflexologist would not say it is odd. Have you been referred to a Physio following surgery, or if you get the offer of one it might be an idea to look at your posture, maybe the foot thing is making you walk slightly differently which will impact in other areas of the body especially your pelvic floor, Check out a US Physio called Tasha Mulligan on You Tube, she does great posture work for women with prolapse and it helps you get your foot position correct for starters, the sound quality isn't good on the You Tube films, but the advice is priceless!

    When you sneeze you need to do a kegel brace, or a sneeze squeeze, try googling Kegel brace. This will help you moving forward to protect your weak pelvic floor and it is a great trick for us all to learn, especially if we leak when we sneeze. Many women with asthma, and who cough  lot suffer with a weak pelvic floor (leading to prolapse etc) because of the constant downwards pressure on the pelvic floor. Our bodies are fascinating things that all work together (or not sometimes!). If we can tweak the small things and adapt posture and learn to brace it really can help take the pressure off and stop prolapses from worsening.

    Hope this helps.

    S

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