Pelvic Floor Problems

[LisaS]

I just had my first Hydro/cysto and barely remember my conversation with my uro after i woke up- but he did leave me with a pamplet for Pelvic Floor Disorder/ Dysfunction?

Is this common with IC? He said something about going to a neuro specialist. I am so frustrated that I was so out of it and could not ask appropriate questions. I will at my follow up but would like some feeback from you guys.

Thanks so much.
Lisa

[kadi]

Yes, PFD is common with IC.
When is your follow up appointment?
Wishing you better days soon!

[LisaS]

Not sure. I was pretty out of it when he spoke to me, and I just had the procedure on Friday. I plan on calling the office on Monday to get back in there and find out what the deal is.

I have been doing some reading on the site about PFD. This is all so crazy to me but it really makes sense. I have had so many surgeries on my abdominal area...abdominal C Section, Abdominal Partial Hysterectomy, Laporoscopy, Appendectomy, Full Hysterectomy, Lymph Node disection...... all that I am now reading can cause problems with pelvic muscles. WOW.

[Sarojini]

Yes, your surgeries can certainly cause PFD. Often, it goes along with IC as well. Some of us tend to tighten our pelvic muscles to "guard" against pain, and this becomes a vicious cycle, where the tight muscles cause pain, and that makes them squeeze harder, etc.

I have it and have been through physical therapy for it, which is/was quite helpful. I learned many stretches and biofeedback techniques for relaxing the pelvic floor and relieving some of the pain.