Hi,
I saw the underwear type device (V-brace) online, and I wonder if anyone has used it to any satisfaction for a uterine prolapse...
Also, I had been reading about natural Progesterone cream. Has anyone had any success with that for burning. There were some reviews on Source Naturals Natural Progesterone cream, from women claiming relief from burning and other symptoms, after using the cream, according to instructions.
Thank you so much for any input.
Here is what's going on:
My mom is elderly (82) and has been experiencing burning and pain/pressure in the lower abdomen for a while. She does not have an UTI. In the morning she sometimes feels a little burning but it's not painful but then it burns and is painfu, when she becomes more active. It tends to subside, if she lays down for a while and is better with walking then sitting. The burning/pain seems worse, when she is seated in the car seat or in a chair for a long time.
The urologist, whom she saw a couple of weeks ago, suspected an uterine prolapse. They checked her bladder, when she was there, and she did not have any residual urine in the bladder after she peed; no UTI, and luckily, no incontinence. She has had chronic constipation for years, and she did not have a hysterectomy or any HRT of any kind. In fact, she refused to see an OB/GYN for years but did not experience any issues, and only had a couple of UTI's in recent years. She takes low-dose two Senna pills and stool softener (per her GP) every night, except with slight dementia, sometimes she forgets. And recently I found the couple of doses put away in a drawer. I make sure she takes the BP pills, as I'm there to watch her. Her BP has been high and we've upped the dose on one of the three BP meds she's on.
She has a CT scan scheduled for 12/13/16 next week and a referral to see an OB/GYN on 12/21/16. Her GP also referred her to a GI specialist, and we will contact him next week. She did not have any blood present but is anemic and has low D vitamin levels. Her GP put Mom on iron pills and said that eventually she will have to have a blood transfusion. They cannot tell from the blood work anything else right now, except he said to stop the anti-inflammatory pain meds (for arthritis) and use Tylenol instead, as he suspects bleeding from an ulcer caused by that (Salsalate). Even though we had already lowered the dose to least possible to relieve pain. (From like 2 pills 3 x per day to 1 pill 2-3 times per day) but now he said no more. So she's taking Tylenol and using Ben Gay.
It's so difficult to see Mom uncomfortable, and she comes to me for help, and I feel so helpless, when all I can do now is give her some pain medicine, and do some exercises with her. I did purchase the video on this site, aimed at helping the elderly, and we will be trying to do the exercises.
I have never heard of the prolapse of any kind, until now. It's so sad that so many women, and some so young, have to deal with this. My heart goes out to everyone, who is suffering. I don't know how they can help my mom and am very depressed about that. I thought maybe the pessary would be an option but after reading the horror stories about it, it's not going to be an option. Surgery is probably not feasible either. It's all so traumatic for Mom. We are going to see a good female OB/GYN, whom I trust, but I honestly don't know what she can do, at this point. The urologist (a guy) had terrible bed-side manner (we took the first available appointment, although he was not her GP's first referral choice but a partner with him), and that was all really traumatic for Mom and me both (I almost passed out...) Mom is a strong person, otherwise; she's tough, and that gives me some hope.
Thank you so much for any input.
Aging gracefully
December 10, 2016 - 6:47pm
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Hi momskeeper and welcome,
Hi momskeeper and welcome,
So sorry to hear of your mom's suffering, but you have come to the right place. The elder's version is definitely a good choice to start with helping your mom in moving those pelvic organs forward into the lower belly where they belong. You will learn that everything we do is in effort to getting our bodies into the correct alignment which we call the whole woman posture. ,You will then find that the pressure, burning and achy feelings will subside and go away.
If she is able, she could try some jiggling to help move those organs more into the lower belly. She would just bend over a bit and shake or jiggle to help with movement.
Also, for some relief, she could try the V2 supporter. It is not tight on the belly, but does add some support, especially when moving about.
Those progesterone creams are just a waste of money in my mind, but inserting some honey up inside the vagina can help with the burning, and really all over health of the vagina.
Keep reading around on this site. There is lots of great information and product here.
Best wishes to you and your mom.
Surviving60
December 11, 2016 - 9:06am
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momskeeper
Hard to say what's going on there, especially where so many meds are involved. But I am struck by the notion of a "suspected" uterine prolapse. She has pain and pressure, but does she have that heavy feeling of her organs "falling out"? Is her cervix at or near the opening, and if not, how far inside is her cervix at those times when she is most symptomatic? I'm just trying to figure out if this is a prolapse, and if so, is it necessarily the uterus. Cystocele and/or rectocele also cause pressure and discomfort as well. Regardless.....the honey is a must, and the posture work could help a lot, if it's something you feel she can work on. I'm just not sure what relief she might get from a support garment, which is usually worn by someone who needs added support and security for a cervix which is protruding (in which case her prolapse would be more than "suspected"). - Surviving