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Therese
January 28, 2007 - 6:57pm
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What it feels like
I have grade 2 Cystocele...grade 2 Rectocele...
Feels like I have two super plus tampons in that are falling out when I feel it...I only feel the prolapsed bladder when I believe my rectum is full and I need to go to the bathroom, or towards the end of the day when I have been busy and on my feet all day or working a lot on the computer. In the morning after I use the bathroom I don't even know I have prolapsed anything... and most days are like that the whole day. I do feel almost a pinching too after sitting overly long at the computer and there are times I just have to quit sitting and lay down it is so irritating. I have recently bought a cushion to help with that--it has an empty channel area in the middle and that seems to help me.
Funny but I know now I have had the prolapse for years (diagnosed 12-18-06) seeing what other women have written...tampons would fit terribly at times and many times I would have a bowel movement and then have to urinate immediately afterward --even though I had already urinated & I thought fully, before the bowel movement...I suppose the prolapses were pushing against each other so when one area would empty another prolapse would be able to relieve itself ...UGH
Who could imagine they would ever describe these things with strangers huh??!! :))
I feel more of a pinching--not stinging...if that helps...
Before I was diagnosed I told my husband that I felt like there was something "extra" inside me after my baby was born...
Lilly Anne
January 28, 2007 - 7:52pm
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Wow
You know what is interesting Therese, I just realized based on some of your descriptions/symptoms that I may have had this prolapse for some time too. After I move my bowels I typically still have to urinate a little bit too, I just assumed that was normal??? Also, for as long as I can remember, it has always taken me longer to urinate then my friends. They would be in and out before I even started. I just thought I had performance anxiety. Also, my stream for as long as I can remember was not always strong. When I really, really have to go it seems to be fine. But, I always stop and start. Even in childhood.
Pinching is actually a better descriptive word then stinging.
- Lilly Anne
Therese
January 28, 2007 - 8:16pm
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Pretty Funny Stuff
Actually I think the preformance anxiety really kicks in after diagnosis right?!! Jeez...I was on the phone with my mom and I said "I don't want a trip to Hollywood and I don't want to be an American Idol...I just want to go to the bathroom really WELL every day!!!" Pretty sad dream for a girl to have huh?!! :)
I had just noticed I did the urinate/bowel movement/urinate thing for the last few few years...after my fourth baby Hannah who is 7 now...I had urinary incontinence with my second child who is now 19 for about 3 weeks after he was born and then the tampon thing --not fitting or going in wrong and the bowel thing after Hannah's birth.
Lilly Anne
January 28, 2007 - 8:39pm
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Performance Anxiety
I think I have always had performance anxiety. Perhaps it is psychological, who knows.
I have more of an issue with having bowel movements at the moment. You know what really kills me, I got this stupid prolapse from being constipated for years. Not because I gave birth.
Anyway, I am hoping that this pinching sensation goes away by tomorrow. I'm not sure why I am so uncomfortable tonight. Yikes, if its not one thing, then its another.
- Lilly Anne
Therese
January 28, 2007 - 8:58pm
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I have had 5 kiddos but I
I have had 5 kiddos but I was constipated since I can remember.
I think in the womb...I couldn't go. I am sure that was the worst part of it honestly...put the most pressure on me and maybe started me on the prolapse path and the weakness from that coupled with kids...who knows right?
Lilly Anne I am sure you will feel better after a nights rest.
That always helps any problem right?!
Sweet dreams !
Lilly Anne
January 28, 2007 - 9:11pm
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Constipation, wish I knew
Five kids, wow, that is amazing. I wish I had known that constipation could cause prolapse. I find it utterly amazing that I have one. It so could have been preventible, that is what completely kills me. Well, could have, would have, should have isn't going to make it move back... Nor is feeling sorry for myself.
Good night to you too! May tomorrow be a better day!
- Lilly Anne