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I went to gynecologist today for follow up and once again had very bad anxiety and discomfort during the exam. They only looked on outside vulva area since I cannot do a internal exam with speculum due to the pain I expereince. She said there was irritation and took a swab and said I may hage muscle spasms and brought up pelvic floor physical therapy. Has anyone ever tried that and did it end up helping you?
I have also done this treatment. I highly recommend it!
Has anyone been told by a gynecologist prior to being diagnosed with endometriosis to try and go to physical therapy for the pelvic floor ?
Yeah this will be my 6th session and I have noticed that as well. Although I know the physical therapist has said each time there are knots and inflimation . I just wish that I could already be… read more
Does anyone suffer from anxiety and depression as well- stemming from endo?
I personally have noticed if I am not working on eating healthy and doing physical therapy or yoga . My anxiety gets worse as well as my depression.
Yes I suffer both it take a real big told on my life… I’m always here to talk if you every needed someone to take to during an episode…. I learn talking to someone always seem to easy down my anxiety… read more
Hi everyone! My gynecologist prescribed pelvic physical therapy. Anyone have any advice, experience, tips…..anything about this? I’m hopeful and willing and would love all opinions!
Thank you so much! This is super helpful!
Does anyone have any information on pelvic physical therapy? After a bunch of failed attempts to make sex not painful my doctor believes this is the last option. I have endo and vaginismus. Going to the gyno is already a horribly painful experience I can't imagine that physical therapy would be pleasant either.
There is also "Pelvic Floor Therapy" that is gaining some popularity these days. On top of having Endo, my specialist told me that 1/4 of my pain is from my pelvic muscles being so tight. (from… read more
Hi everyone! I stumbled upon this page when looking for some support groups for woman who suffer from endo. I am sure we can all relate to the rollercoaster of emotions and the journey we all experience.
Lately my pain has been getting increasingly strong. What do you guys do when you are having flare ups?
Heating pad, omega 3, turmeric, Advil.. my favorite pjs and a happy movie. Trying to eat well and exercise as well (even light yoga for endometriosis) when I'm in pain sounds counter-intiutive, but it… read more
Im tired of tip toeing around doctors while I re-explain ALL my symptoms just for them to suggest physical therapy or meditation and then refuse to actually put endo in my diagnoses list but then put “endometriosis symptoms present” in my chart notes.
Definitely okay to ask for a second one! It sucks that we have to constantly advocate for ourselves against people who are meant to be on our side but it's of course okay to not only ask, but insist… read more
I have these physical therapy exercises on paper but it would easier to follow if they were on video I can download !
YouTube has a lot of videos like this-- search the name of the exercise. I've done this many times and it helps a lot.
Having lots of lower back pain, pressure in abdomen, spasms in vagina and the Endo specialist I saw today said I'm having pelvic floor issues. Suggested physical therapy. Has it been helpful to you? How is therapy done on the pelvic floor?
Caitlin, I am going to be starting massage soon. I have done it before & it helped. All of my supplements I take are "clean" & all natural....no soy, yeast, milk, gluten free, etc supplements. The… read more
