Hi, Jaynie here. Haven't been around much had company over Holidays and
just haven't felt well. I know you all know what I mean. Anyways GOOD
NEWS. I went to see Dr. Barbara Levy, member of "Womens Surgery
Group". It took me a month to get all my questions in order. Assuming
when the gel came out I would be having another surgery.I told her about
my pain with urinating, sex, where my pain was ect. And she said no
more surgery for me. What is wrong with me is a tight PELVIC FLOOR
MUSCLE. And has sent me to a P.T. that specializes in this treatment.
can't get in till Jan. 25th. I guess this can happen from trauma, such
as surgery or sexual abuse ect. Also 90% of her pelvic pain patients
are heavy smokers ! I have wanted to quit for years, my Doc. always
said it wasn't a good time.Well there is always going to be deaths and
hopefully not pain in our lives. So there is no good time. I'm ready
since 2 years ago when this all started I have really been smoking alot.
She said she has seen lots of women that have adhesions and endo that
have no pain. I'll let you know how it goes. If you have urinary
stress, urge or incontinence. pelvic pain constipation , prolaspe
symtoms or had painful periods. You may have atight pelvic
floor.Endo.and recurrent bladder infections could be a cause also. It
is all because the normal responce to pain includes muscle bracing
around the painful region to "guard" it. Symtoms include vage, diffuse
lower abdominal or sharp rectal pain. Pain with PAP smears or tampons
or sex. Trouble initiating a urine stream, constipation, or pain with
prolonged sitting may also be noticed. Treatments: instuction on pelvic
relaxation principles as well as exercises. Heat, massage, utra sound
and biofeedback. They have sensors that can tell you your awareness of
these muscles and if they are tight or weak. It does involve going into
the vagina and maybe anus. Still better than surgery. They say it is
gentle and painless. I doubt that!!! I'll keep in touch. I believe I
did not need any operations, this is probably why I always had painful
periods. THANKS MY FRIENDS FOR LISTENING JAYNIE