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Prolapse often falling out its bleeding and leaking help

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marian98969
marian98969

female 63 can't get operation due to other severe health issues this prolapse is really getting me down now 

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  • Mumstaxi
    Mumstaxi marian98969

    Posted

    Oh Marian that sounds horrible for you. So have the doctors said anything other than surgery can be done? Pessary?
    • marian98969
      marian98969 Mumstaxi

      Posted

      Never heard of the pessary til read this last night, can't have operation as heart not strong enough due to heart failure. Also muscles not good due to Rheumatoid Arthritis or medication given, s

      oecualust said shouldn't have been on it for more than 15 years, I put up with my ill health but prolapse always popping out now, even walking to toilet or kitchen this does get me down, I'm going to mention pessary to the Doctor when he/she comes in thank you 

    • Mumstaxi
      Mumstaxi marian98969

      Posted

      Oh Marian you're welcome! Hope it works out for you and let us know how you get on x
    • phyl_40063
      phyl_40063 marian98969

      Posted

      How awful for you Marian, that must be so painful, don't know how you can stand that?

      I hope pessary works for you!

      There is one they can fit that given the right size and fitted correctly should stay in for 6 months before needing changed.

      Good luck and hope that's one less think to cope with.

      Phyl xx

    • marian98969
      marian98969 phyl_40063

      Posted

      Thanks Phyllis I asked doctor last year if there was anything they could  she said There's nothing new in market, hoping pessary works if not I'll give the    v belt a try 

      marian 

  • Clementine55
    Clementine55 marian98969

    Posted

    Go see a different doctor. I'm

    Seeing a doctor tomorrow to get second opinion after the last one said that the op I need might mess up my Tvt bladder op which was the worse news I could have heard. So I searched on google and did my own research. I'm a lot happier now and have hope. I know how awful this is, it's ruined my life. I'm very limited with activity. I've at home with a bug so that suits me sitting down but it's no way to live is it. No one seems to care. I'm waiting for physio 6 weeks on.. How long does it take ! Decided to learn my own pelvic floor exercise with Michelle Kenway - YouTube. I have 70 % improvement!! As the day goes on I'm more crippled with this prolapse. My plans have been compromised so totally know how you feel Marian sad xxx

    • marian98969
      marian98969 Clementine55

      Posted

      Thanks I think another doctor might make a difference, made it known today I want the doctor to check out all my problems, especially prolapse, I sit most  of the day, totally drained, I was thinking I'm the only one with thus prolapse problem, so glad to hear in not on my own, hope you get sorted out too xx
  • janet16471
    janet16471 marian98969

    Posted

    I have the same problem with my prolapse, and haven't got surgery yet because my hubby is disabled   and the lifting restrictions would be too difficult to obey. So I wear a V-belt. You can get them on-line. They support the vaginal area so nothing falls too far down. They are adjustable. Sometimes pregnant ladies wear them to support vuvar varicosities. They aren't cheap but one can get by with one orif you like them 2. Hope this helps. I used to wear a pessary but now one won't stay in and also hurts because my tissue is thin. 66
    • phyl_40063
      phyl_40063 janet16471

      Posted

      Hi Janet,

      Never heard of v belt, wonder if that would help me when I return to work as my job involves heavy weight bearing to some extend and don't want to have to give it up. Sorry to hear you can't have surgery just yet.

      Phyl xx

    • phyl_40063
      phyl_40063 janet16471

      Posted

      Thank you Janet will definitely look into that sounds like that could help me I work as a checkout operator and sometimes help to pack . Can avoid lifting most of time really just pushing things through but every now and then get really heavy things and can't always avoid lifting things. This might even help when on my feet for long hours!

      Phyl xx

    • marian98969
      marian98969 janet16471

      Posted

      Thanks Janet I never heard of this V belt but I will try anything, hope you get sorted out soon, thanks again 
  • Kegel8Stephanie
    Kegel8Stephanie marian98969

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    Sorry to hear abut your situation marian, there are lots of women not suitable to go through this operation, Matron is right, do see if you are suitable for a pessary. They are really growing in popularity and allow the wearer to either replace daily, or have one fitted and changed at intervals. The trick is to get the fitting right, and if at first you don't succeed then try again - when I say that some women will say 'It didn't work' or 'It fell out' - if a pessary falls out it means you need a larger size. The pessary works to support the pelvic organs that have prolpased (droped down) and acts as a brace or support, this takes the pressure off your already weak pelvic floor muscles and stops the 'dragging' feeling. A pessary can also used for women who want more family but have prolpased, so please explore this option with your GP. Good luck.
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