Pressure 8 weeks post op
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Hello, I am 54 years old and 8 weeks post op after hysterectomy and anterior and posterior prolapse repair. During surgery my prudendal nerve was either irratated or injured. Start pelvic floor PT next week but have not seen a nerologist yet. I have pain and numbness in my right lower buttocks and right side of my vagina, I know this is due to the nerve but I also have a lot of pressure down below and my bladder almost always feels full. Sometime I feel I have trouble voiding. I've been on my feel a lot during my recovery due to not being able to get comfortable laying or sitting because of the nerve pain. Some evenings the pressure below is unbareable. I do not have a bulge protruding as before but there is a buldge immediately within. Sorry for TMI I'm concerned my anterior prolapse is returning. Doctor says not to worry but I think he is telling me that because he is more concerned about the nerve. So I'm wondering if this pressure thing is normal for 8 weeks post op. I feel the surgery has helped with my lower back pain but I feel worst off down below and I am having a hard time dealing with this nerve pain. I am so over this!
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Gillian22766 veneziagray
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Alybee veneziagray
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I really feel for you and wish you all the best .
veneziagray Alybee
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Alybee veneziagray
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yes I can totally imagine. When I first had it about four years ago .. at about time the prolapse got worse… i didn't realise what it was for ages but it lasted about 4 to 6 I suppose , nothing like several months but was quite intense and all at the front. After a short time it moved round the back and that was dreadful as well in a different way ,I found myself going to bed every afternoon and falling asleep just to get rid of the pain. That time I saw another doctor who said I ought to take something to try to settle it before seeing a specialist etc and that's when I went on amitriptyline ..I forgot to say that before sorry ..and that really worked well. The pain eased and gradually disappeared such a relief. Basically in small doses they are nerve pills youn take at night as they send do to sleep... Great though as you sleep so well. I've always got those now in case, I use them when travelling asbsitting is of course known to exacerbate it. I meant to say that pelvic floor exercises are not at all to good to if you've got this condition, best avoid so don't rush into those but of course see what the docs say. But mot many really seem to know about this pudendal problem as though it is a nightmare it is rare. I know some poor people are living long term with this ,there are forums on that as well , I hope you will not be one of those . The gel and the medication are really quite effective and there are stronger drugs and treatments if necessary.
veneziagray Alybee
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Alybee veneziagray
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For me amitriptyline was the breakthrough as it seems a vicious circle once it flares up. Let us know how you go .
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Kegel8Stephanie veneziagray
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So basically your pelvic floor needs to relax, easier said than done I know, and the pain is debilitating, but please try to get help to get to the source and get your recuperation back on track. Medications mask pelvic pain, and myofascial release massage might help, when the time is right for you.
Hope this helps and others with pelvic pain.
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veneziagray Kegel8Stephanie
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Thank you again :D