Trauma at the Doctor's Office

Submitted by Want-to-know on May 25, 2016 - 4:25pm
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I have been a member of this site for a couple of years. I have just received another dvd for prolapse. I have been trying to stay in posture. Takes a bit of "remembering". I was diagnosed with a rectocele a couple of years ago. Finally made it back to my GP for a pap. She said it had gotten worse , couldn't find my cervix so proceeded with the pap which was extremely painful for me as I have Lichen Sclerosis. I have some damage from that which makes things like a pap painful. She tore me in the process. She also put my cervix back in place. Aside from still healing from the tear - I have noticed I do feel so much better especially my back. She referred me to a OB/GYN who was new to me. She checked things out and was concerned about the thickening of the skin in that area. She did take a biopsy ( checking for cancer) which was most painful and traumatic. She didn't wait long enough for the deadening to take effect and she was very rough. I did at that time agree to a pressary but have to wait a month for the healing. I am having second thoughts about that. My LS was acting up at the time. Pap came back negative but showed inflammation. Blood tests also show high cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar. GP says I am diabetic - to lose weight and wanted me on Metformin (I said no). I also have adrenal fatigue, diverticula, and am over-weight by 50 lbs. My husband has Parkinson's and we take care of his 90 yo mother part time. I work part time at a busy gas station where I am on my feet 6-8 hours at a time with a 10 minute break if I am lucky. I lift heavy coffee pots as well. So I have a lot on my plate. We have tried to eat healthier but since my test results - things are changing quickly. I have lost 5 lbs so far. I have a few questions: 1: I have lower back pain especially after standing. Is that poor posture? (I worry my cervix has moved again) 2: Would those ergonomic chairs for computers be better for my back and posture? (ones with ur feet put behind you?) 3: Am thinking about finding a job such as receptionist - would that be better for the rectocele? 4: Is the inflammation shown on pap because of my LS? 5: Has anyone used products from Cloverleaf Farms? I have gotten some relief from the salve and they make a Lichen tea. 6: I put Red Clover extract right now in my teas- is that as effective as the tea? Thanks for your support and input. This site has been a blessing!

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Surviving60

May 25, 2016 - 4:54pm

You've asked a lot of questions here, but right now, the first thing I want to say is that you are a very, very poor candidate for a pessary. With rectocele you will be lucky if you can even keep one inside. If you can, it will most likely be very uncomfortable and will actually aggravate the prolapse and wreak havoc with those sensitive tissues. - Surviving

Surviving60

May 26, 2016 - 5:06am

I do think that if you have been here 2 years, and Whole Woman posture still has not become automatic, then that should be the focus of your efforts right now. Yes, it takes extreme mindfulness for a long time, but you can get there. Rectocele can be managed quite effectively through posture. If your doctor has trouble finding your cervix, then clearly the uterus is not significantly prolapsed, so can you explain what you mean about putting the cervix back in place?

Being on your feet a lot isn't necessarily bad for prolapse, in fact it can actually help, as long as your posture is correct. Being a little overweight does not aggravate prolapse if the posture is correct, though you should pursue a healthy weight for other reasons you have mentioned.

I can't tell from your post whether or not you are familiar with the specific elements of Whole Woman posture. Let us know what resources you are working with now; perhaps we can make some suggestions. Have you taught yourself to firebreathe and do you do it regularly? - Surviving

Want-to-know

May 26, 2016 - 8:06am

Surviving 60 - Thank you for your comments. I haven't been diligent with the exercises nor mastered the posture. I have the First Aid for Elderly (I am 65), and just got the First Aid Prolapse. I also have the book and the dvd WW Vula Vaginal Health. I am viewing that one again now. My baton is backordered. I have not done the fire breathing as of yet but plan to. So I am catching up once again. As a care taker myself - I am realizing I really must take care of myself first. Sometimes it seems there are just not enough hours in a day. So far my weight loss is doing well. I am feeling better. I do plan to see my doctor within the next 3 months. I will post again soon with an update.