The relationship between PFD and Pudendal Nerve problems?

[pixiechick]

Just wondering if anyone can explain the differences/ relationship between PFD and Pudendal nerve issues - I'm currently undiagnosed with anything, have had urethral burning for a few months now. That is my only symptom. I have sacro-illiac joint inflammation from bad posture and genetic faults in my back; Because of this my hips are often out of alignment and need to be manipulated back into place. I've been seeing a physio and working on my core to take pressure off the back muscles.

Thoughts? Anyone with PNE/PN/PFD have urethral burning?


Pix :cat:

[ICNDonna]

PFD is pelvic floor dysfunction and is a muscle problem. Pudental nerve problems are nerve related.

Donna

[kiffy313]

Hi Pix,
Along with what Donna said, my PT has explained that the PFD encompasses all of the pelvic floor, including the muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, tissue, organs, etc...The way I get it is that the pudendal nerve can become inflamed and or entrapped along with PFD or without it. From what I gather the spasms/tightness of PFD can make existing pudendal nerve issues worse by "tightening" around the nerve, also...Kara on here has a lot of great info about pudendal nerve issues...and she has also posted some websites about it, too.
Take Care,
Kif

[gatorgal]

Hi pix,
I can use an example of myself- when I get spasms in my rectum(constipation) , it pinches my pudendal nerve or a nerve , which than turns into a burning sensation in my rectum which travels to my bladder and my urine will feel "hot". Once the spasms calm down, these symptoms will subside.

[Kara29]

They symptoms of PFD and IC and PNE are all so very similar, which makes a non-diagnosis more and more common which is not good. It's best to find a specialist in chronic pelvic pain that can sort it all out for you. Many of the Pudendal Docs who have OBGYN experience can diagnose most of it. Even after I was surely diagnosed with PNE, I still had to do 12 weeks of pelvic floor therapy which sent me over the edge in pain but I had to get that for sure ruled out.

My suggestions is to find a PNE Doc that is and OBGYN so you can get it all diagnosed at once. It wouldn't hurt to see a great IC Specialist while waiting for the other.

Best Wishes and Good Luck.


Kara