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Still having problems ???

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Melons08746
Melons08746

Hi I had front and back prolapse surgery 18mths ago, I'm still in pain and have gone from pyhsio to gynecologist to urologist and still no answer, I've finally heard today that I'm to have a video urodynamics test done, has anybody had this test? What does it entail

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  • phyl_40063
    phyl_40063 Melons08746

    Posted

    Hi Melons, 

          So sorry to hear that you too are still having problems, it's so not fair, especially as so many of us have been so careful to protect our repairs in hope of them lasting.

              I don't know about the test but pretty sure I have read about it in this forum so someone will I'm sure be able to tell you about it. 

        Hope they find a way to sort things and help you to have good quality of life soon soon.

    Phyl x

        

         

  • carolyn011254
    carolyn011254 Melons08746

    Posted

    Hi melons. Sorry your still having problems. I've had urodynamics following the same surgery. It's not very dignified I'm afraid, you'll have a very fine catheter inserted front and back and it will be filled with water until you feel your bladder us full, then asked to stand and cough and the pee. They are testing the pressure. No pain whatsoever, just not very dignified.

  • nuala16574
    nuala16574 Melons08746

    Posted

    I agree with Carolyn. It's not the most dignified test but you'll get through it. The nurse who carried out mine was so sensitive to my feelings and made me feel safe and secure during the process. Takes about half an hour is totally painless just exosed in the lower regions with catheter and liquids in and out so they can get a reading. Best of luck. Xx

  • Melons08746
    Melons08746

    Posted

    Thank you ladies, I had the urodynamics a few years ago so I'm assuming it's similar but with camera's, sorry to hear your still having problems phyl , I'm so disheartened at the moment by it all and even though I did need the surgery I often wish I'd not bothered x

  • robyn94818
    robyn94818 Melons08746

    Posted

    Was your surgery done by a Urogynaecologist? Wouldn't you go back to that same Specialist for answers?

    • Melons08746
      Melons08746 robyn94818

      Posted

      No they were a gynecologist, that's why I've ended up under 2 consultant's now, it's very annoying as this is me 2 years down the line, still in pain and still having problems

    • robyn94818
      robyn94818 Melons08746

      Posted

      Urogynaecologists have had THREE further years training than regular Gynae's, in pelvic floor surgeries. Plain Gynae's just aren't doing enough pelvic floor repairs to be experts. It doesn't appear you have even seen Urogynae yet? 

    • welshgirl67
      welshgirl67 Melons08746

      Posted

      It has to be a urogynacologist if yuou have pelvic floor issues.no question at all. May be that why your having issues. Get a referral to one soon love.good lucvkx
    • phyl_40063
      phyl_40063 welshgirl67

      Posted

      Hi Welshgirl,

             How you doing hope you are making progress and doing well.

                        Phyl x

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