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Just wondered if any one else had this too. This is one of my main problems resulting in pelvic pain.
Are you in physical therapy for it?
Are you in physical therapy for it?
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I have to caution you that I think when you do physcial therapy for spasms they often lean in the direction of strengthening rather than relaxation which can be hard for PFD patients....I have responded to other ways of treating my spasms so when did physcial therapy that wasn't what we focused on but from my research that is what I have read so just don't forget muscle relaxation when you do it!
Good luck!
Faith, Hope, and Love,
Katrina
I believe God is using me. He uses me for God. Things I gain from all my suffering are meant to help others. I hope I can help you too. Email me or start a chat if you like my help or anything. I CARE!Illnesses: IC,IBS, IBD, GERD, PFD, Epilepsy, Endo, Allergies, RLM,Rapid heart beat, low blood pressure,Gastritis,Gall stones,Tendonitis,migraines, Shingles, Prolapsed pouch,ext. fatigue (current problem) I have seen periods of remission and I have seen them end and return. At this time remission is over and working on getting it back!
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I'm not sure I I have that particular spasm, But I have shown on various tests that my muscles are frequently going through spasms, ultimately creating intense pain. From my neck, head, spine and throughout! They can actually see the inflammation! So even though I don't know what that one is, I suppose I qualify for this question. haha.
I have not found much to help except for stretching, yoga, meditation and a combo of both. Wishing you all the best!!!!!Love is a fruit in season at all times, within reach of every hand. ~ The Blessed Mother Teresa
Status: Diagnosed October 2006 via cystoscopy with hydrodistention. Max anesthetized bladder capacity only 250 cc's. Mast cells and pinpoint bleeding found.
Remission for me means less pain for more days than not. Frequency is inevitable with a bladder this tiny! That is ok though. The difference between when I was diagnosed and now, is that I have embraced that fact. Me and the loo, we are one.
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I do have left-side psoas spasm, and have for many years. When I had traditional physical therapy for it, it worsened the situation because, as Katrina says, they pushed me too hard and too fast towards strengthening, when what I need is relaxation.
Unfortunately, it has never completely gone away, but here are the things that help me:
1. heat
2. general muscle relaxant
3. gentle massage. I usually do it myself because I am the one who knows where to press, where to rub, how hard is too hard, etc. The massage includes some "pulling" motions, sort of trying to rub outward from the locus of the spasm.
4. stretching. You must be very careful with stretching, because a muscle in spasm can be overstretched easily, making the situation worse. The best stretch for me is standing, slightly lunging forward on the good leg so that knee is bent, and the bad side angled out straight behind me. You have to experiment to see how far apart to split your legs, and how far to stretch the bad side. You know you have the right position if you can feel it in your psoas. DON'T OVERSTRETCH. It will not get you better faster, it will only make the spasm worse. I don't do the stretches very often bc. the massage is most effective.
5. lidocaine. The transdermal patches can provide a lot of relief, because they numb the area. This is not in any way curative, but it can give you a break from symptoms for a while.
I want to assure you that even though the spasms have never completely gone away, they have lessened over time and they do respond to the treatments mentioned. And if anyone else has any other suggestions, I am sure Soccermom and I would both be grateful.
Je vous souhaite de la joie, de la bonne santée, et tout ce qu'il y a de bon dans la vie.
Wishing you happiness and good health, and all the best out of life.
Peace, Carolyn
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I have had this problem for 5 years or so. Nothing has worked except guided injections of Botox under fluroscopy.
It lasts almost a year for me and reduces the pain significantly. I have just moved and can't find anyone in my new area who offers this.
Need to be referred by a doctor who will prescribe the Botox.Comment
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Yes!! Oh my..it has caused me quite a bit of pain! Prominence, is your insurance paying for your botox?Please do not take my responses or posts as medical advice. I am learning too!
Diagnosed in 2006 (But have had symptoms since 1987)
Endometriosis/Ovarian Cysts/Ovarian tumor--total hysterectomy
Multiple hospitalizations with pylonephritis
"thousands" of "uti's" (or least it seems like it)
For my IC/Pelvic floor dysfunction:
Botox injections in pelvic floor
Elmiron
Singulair
Nortriptyline
Oxybutynin
Valium
Skelaxin
UTA
Prelief
Physical Therapy twice a week
TENS unit
Baking Soda
IC Diet
I also have a Lapband, so my diet is even MORE limited!
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Yes, it is. I had it done in Calgary, Canada at the Spinal Care Centre. The Botox is $400 per dose but it does last me a year.Originally posted by jwrn View PostComment
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