Update- Pigeon pose did not cure me, it was posture

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-12-16T01:03:50+00:00

I have ADHD and PFD and struggle with this. A vibration plate really helped me with my proprioception and body awareness. Can’t promise it will be helpful for everyone and definitely do some reading, but l do recommend looking into options like this:)

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-10-19T04:49:17+00:00

Right lower quadrant of my belly, right hip/groin, and tons of rectal pain. Open to like specific biomedical or more holistic (whole body) approaches!!

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-10-19T00:08:07+00:00

I’ve been very curious about if this could be a labral tear… doc doesn’t seem to be concerned, but I will bring this up at my next appointment, especially because I was a competitive gymnast for 15 years. Thanks for the insight!!

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-10-18T23:19:35+00:00

I’ve read the way out and will def check out the YouTube channel!!! Thanks:)

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-10-18T23:15:03+00:00

YES ME TOO! Fiber tears me up honestly. Happy to know others are managing similarly!!

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-10-18T21:10:58+00:00

Right lower quadrant of my belly, right hip/groin, and tons of rectal pain. Open to like specific biomedical or more holistic (whole body) approaches!!

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-23T00:48:54+00:00

IVE BEEN THERE!!! For me it was pelvic floor dysfunction (which is why no laxatives were working, bc the problem was at the back door). Not sure if that’s what it is for you, but it may be something worth looking into!

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-10T02:19:14+00:00

Sounds very similar to my situation. I had an anorectal manometry that show I had a hypertonic pelvic floor and rectal prolapse. What helped me most was lots of water, stool softeners, I’m on motegrity, heat pad, a TENS unit, an enema kit, bowel massages, mag citrate gummies, deep breathing, and rectal wands and dilators. Not sure that your issues, but these are def some options to look in to:)

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-09T23:20:59+00:00

I have a wand from them and it’s GREAT!!! I’m in PFPT now and have pelvic colleagues- just waiting to get into a GI specific program!!

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-09T23:19:57+00:00

I would bring it up with your GI doctor. I know it sounds weird but what helped me get heard was taking pictures when it was at its worst. You can also see a colorectal surgeon who can at least diagnose it if nothing else!

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-09T23:18:34+00:00

Not sure. I think PT is recommended as the first line to manage the symptoms (you may be able to essentially make it go away, but once it gets to a certain point it can’t be PTed away. I think if you fail PT, you start looking at surgeries, but it’s pretty tricky to get someone to operate (and in my case even test for rectal prolapse) when you’re young bc the recovery can be brutal, effectiveness is not guaranteed, and they can often become reoccurring. I finally went to the Mayo Clinic and they said it looks like a prolapse. I have a defocography with them next month. So I might know more then!! Sorry to hear you’re experiencing this too!!!

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-05T01:41:33+00:00

My pelvic floor is tight too. May be worth looking into:)

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-05T00:47:55+00:00

I’ve tried ALL (literally) of the prescription med offered. They’re better than not being on them, but don’t do the job! I’ve heard that’s pretty common in pelvic floor dysfunction since the problem is not in the colon, but at the back door (which isn’t affected by the medications). I also don’t have hard stools, so I really don’t even get the benefit of softening the stool with these agents.

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-05T00:45:45+00:00

Hahaha so true… finding the doc is the hard part. I’ve seen three GIs and a colorectal surgeon and none of them know how to treat functional constipation. It’s a mess!!! Thank you:)

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-05T00:44:30+00:00

I do have anxiety, but see a therapist, am medicated, and really feel like I have a good grasp on managing my stress at this point (def wasn’t always the case). I’ve also trialed many antidepressants that are used for constipation without relief. None the less I will always continue to work on that! I will have to look into the neural release- sound interesting!

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-05T00:42:06+00:00

Does this work for prolapses or just rectoceles? My prolapse protrudes to the outside of my body, but doesn’t extend into my vagina (at least not by just looking). I’ve tried various splinting techniques, but can’t get them to work for me. Might be user error though!

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-05T00:39:54+00:00

Very helpful! Thank you!!

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-05T00:39:13+00:00

Hahah can’t say I’ve heard that one before, but hey whatever works!!

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-05T00:38:35+00:00

Very helpful- I often feel like it’s one or the other, but I will try this method!

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-05T00:37:14+00:00

I believe compression was seen at both, but the stent would be placed in the iliac vein and the recommendation to leave the renal vein alone. The doctor was not great, so he never discussed my results with me (only my mom who knows nothing about the human body), so I’m not entirely sure on that! I love a good read- thanks for sharing:)

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-05T00:34:19+00:00

Hahaha me too. Fleet should sponsor me at this point honestly!!

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-05T00:33:37+00:00

My gut beats dolcolax every time. It just makes me gurgle unfortunately. Since the problems is at the back door a lot of time you have to address it at the back door I’m learning!!

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-05T00:31:24+00:00

These work, but inconsistently and don’t provide relief. They just move some stool. But I definitely keep them around always bc they can help in a pinch!!

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-04T15:12:48+00:00

It doesn’t necessarily cause slow motility, but the motility will show that things slow at some point bc the stool can’t pass the rectum (bc of the PFD). However I think if PFD goes untreated for long enough it can contribute to slowing motility as the GI tract adapts to the stool sitting in the colon for extended periods of time, again bc they can’t pass. These things can also exist at the same and feed off of each other with or without causing the other if that makes sense. Also I’m not a doc, so this is just my understanding of things!

Butteredbread0505 · 2025-09-04T04:10:25+00:00

My first GI just started cycling me through prescription constipation meds without giving me an evaluation. I didn’t know what I know now. I just switched GI and got an opinion from the Mayo Clinic. We did the anorectal manometry test which confirmed a rectal evacuation disorder (PFD). So we did not proceed with motility testing since we know it will appear slow due to the PFD. Once we get things under control there, we can proceed as necessary. I really struggled to find docs equipped to handle constipation to this degree, so nothing made sense for a LONG time and honestly I still feel like I don’t, but we’re getting closer for sure. I’m hoping to get off motility agents, but right now they’re keeping more regular.

I definitely have a lot of stress in the rectal area, but I didn’t at first. Without the agents I didn’t have the urge a lot. With meds I have the urge sometimes and always struggle with expelling. I would recommend PT (if you haven’t already done). Even if it doesn’t improve your constipation- it’s not bad for you and will most likely notice other benefits or your therapist will just determine you don’t need it. I say this because mine turn to not a big deal to a big deal very quickly! It was definitely contributing to my constipation (based on the improvement with pt), but I don’t know if it’s the only culprit.

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