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jmqphd93
June 10, 2006 - 8:30pm
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Cystocele, Physical Therapy, Pessary
Earlier today I responded to new member "Babushka" re her experience with cystocele symptoms. I'm posting this as the earlier thread was taken down. Both I and another member suggested trying physical therapy for pelvic muscle relaxation as a way to address the incontinence symptoms. I also strongly suggest trying a pessary - I don't know how that might affect the incontinence, but in my case it provides tremendous relief from the pressure and bulging sensations. Last but not least, Christine's book and video or dvd are indispensable resources!
Babushka, please continue to visit this forum for support, advice and encouragement about non-surgical management of your prolapse.
Wishing you well,
Jean
rosewood
June 10, 2006 - 9:56pm
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I recommended
trying the kegelmaster 2000. I've been using it for 2 months and issues of stress incontinence are totally resolved. i can sleep all night wihtout getting up where previously I got up at least twice.
Marie
babushka
June 11, 2006 - 5:17am
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Cystocele question - where's the thread?
Hi Jean,
Many thanks for your reply yesterday. I have never heard of physical therapy for pelvic muscle relaxation, is this the same as Kegel excercises? I am waiting for an appointment with a gynecologist, so will find out as much as I can then. I haven't tried a pessary, but this is one of the options I will ask about when I get my appointment. I have also checked the website recommended by another member which gave details of the 'kegelmaster 2000'. This definitely looks worth a try.
Although I haven't yet experienced an episode of actual incontinence, I know it could easily happen, as I don't have long to get to the bathroom. I definitely don't want to resort to surgery without trying other options first.
Thanks again for your support.
jmqphd93
June 11, 2006 - 10:25am
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Cystocele, Physical Therapy, Pessary
Babushka,
Here is the description of the physical therapy program offered through my ob/gyn as described in their brochure: "Pelvic Muscle Rehabilitation is a non-surgical option for the treatment of urinary incontinence, urgency, frequency, retention, intrinsic sphincter deficiency, bladder retraining, and pelvic floor weakness in women."
Also, "The programs...may include exercise programs [kegels], biofeedback, medication and electrical stimulation."
Be sure to ask about costs and insurance!
Perhaps others would like to comment on this type of p.t. and its efficacy?
Also, search the archives for comments about the "Kegelmaster 2000" - I recall some discussions (mixed reviews) about it in this forum not too long ago.
Remember that, as a rule, there is little to no risk in these non-surgical approaches, whereas with surgery, there is no turning back...
I'm still sorting through all of these issues myself and just trying to take one day at a time. Inititally I was devastated to learn that this was happening to me. Now, I'm trying to be less passive about it - learning to manage and gaining confidence that I will be able to adjust and deal with whatever is to come.
Keep us posted here - I, for one, am interested to hear your story.
Jean