I was wondering what causes pelvic floor dysfunction?
And how does one treat it?
It is affecting my urination (contracted urethra) and bowel movements (constipation) as well as vaginal problems (less heavy flow).
This is really painful and is causing me to become miserable. =(
Please help with suggestions, thanks in advance.
Hi,
I had (have) the same problem. It started about 5 years ago. I have been to every kind of Dr. and have had many tests. What ultimately was my diagnosis was muscle spasm in pelvic floor which will cause the symptoms that you described.
I suggest you talk with your Dr. about going to physical therapy with a specialist who knows how to treat PFD. There are few, but they are out there.
When I realized that my condition will not just go away and I was getting desperate and very depressed, I sought out a Pain Management clinic. They have been very helpful. I am now on low dosages of pain medicine and also I am taking anti-depressants for the pain. I am much better now. I have come to terms with my condition and finally accepted it. Now I can move on. I take my meds and I work now.
Just hang in there and check out my advice. Hope you will feel better very soon.
Pamela
January 23rd, 2010 at 10:01 pm
Hi,
I had (have) the same problem. It started about 5 years ago. I have been to every kind of Dr. and have had many tests. What ultimately was my diagnosis was muscle spasm in pelvic floor which will cause the symptoms that you described.
I suggest you talk with your Dr. about going to physical therapy with a specialist who knows how to treat PFD. There are few, but they are out there.
When I realized that my condition will not just go away and I was getting desperate and very depressed, I sought out a Pain Management clinic. They have been very helpful. I am now on low dosages of pain medicine and also I am taking anti-depressants for the pain. I am much better now. I have come to terms with my condition and finally accepted it. Now I can move on. I take my meds and I work now.
Just hang in there and check out my advice. Hope you will feel better very soon.
Pamela
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