Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

[Baba Yaga]

Almost finished with the excellent Moldwin book, and now suspicious that some of my problem is PFD. Where does one go to check this out and/or get treated? What kind of practicioner?

[csocain]

My gynecologist diagnosed my PFD and sent me to a physical therapist that specializes in women's health, especially these types of things. She was absolutely wonderful! Although it took 9 months to take care of my problems (which were very severe), it was well worth it all. I am SO much better because of the therapy. In the beginning it was hard to have the therapy but that got better the longer I took it. Really made a huge difference in my pelvic health, including the IC and my frequency and urgency. Praying that you find just what you need and get great relief. Blessings to you and yours.

[JoJo13]

Hello I ws just wondering what your pelvic floor disorder feels like. That is what one of the doctors sid I had instead of IC. I have pain in my ureatha, only on my left side. It goes into my groin sometimes and into my left butt cheek. It is not a horrible pain just annoying. And it is not always there. I am interested in knowing how you feel?

[csocain]

Hey, JoJo. As strange as this may sound, I had to look up my symptoms in Dr. Moldwin's book and on the referral slip from my GYN to the physical therapist. I have felt so much better that it is almost as though I just "forgot". Of course I'd know for sure again if the symptoms returned. These were my symptoms- lower back pain, discomfort all the time in my pelvic floor area, numbness in my buttocks, a poor urinary stream, a hard time emptying my bladder, constipation, pain with sexual intercourse, and urinary frequency and urgency. I tried many things to get rid of all of these symptoms, including sitting in the tub with warm water for 10 minutes twice a day and taking Xanax to help with the pain. Although they helped some, I had to stop both. When I talked with my GYN, she had recently talked with a new PT in town who specialized in PFD physical therapy. I got an appt. the following day and took therapy for 9 months because of the severity of my PFD problems. Little by little my symptoms lessened and, by the end of my therapy, I was 95% better. I have continued my daily exercises that the PFD PT gave me to do and I am maintaining my improvement and maybe have even gotten a little better. This is my experience with PFD and PFD therapy. I hope it has helped you some. ALWAYS talk with your doctor before you do anything. Your doctor is an intricate part of your treatment. Praying that you find out what the problems are in your body and that you get the help that you need. Blessings of hope and peace to you and yours.

[Katrina]

I Recommend working with your doctor to find a good physical therapist...preferably one who is aware of IC. Usually a gyn, uro, or physical therapist can test you. Although physical therapy it is not the only thing you can do and it may do you some good to not push yourself too hard too fast with the therapy...so you may want musscle relaxants and things. :grouphug: