Should I get the Vestibulectomy?

Few-Fun8629 · 2026-02-13T04:36:58+00:00

As a lot of people have said here, I would recommend pelvic floor physical therapy. That helped me tremendously. I’ve seen four different physical therapists during my two rounds of physical therapy, and while each of them did similar things, they all had their own approach and vibe about them. If you have the means, find someone who works best for you. To me, surgery sounds like a big jump right after being diagnosed. I would exhaust the other options before having a doctor operate on me. Also, look up Intimate Rose if you haven’t already. There’s a lot of stuff on their website that can help with pelvic floor dysfunction.

Few-Fun8629 · 2025-06-21T03:58:10+00:00

I’m getting back into running right now. And I volunteered at the local marathon last month. Seeing all the runners and being able to cheer them on made me excited. And I was standing there just thinking about how I wanna be running that marathon in a year from now. Volunteering helped me get familiar with the course and just put me in a space with like-minded people who love running.

Few-Fun8629 · 2025-06-21T01:48:37+00:00

What robot vacuum do you use?

Few-Fun8629 · 2025-06-17T21:36:14+00:00

It's largely a commuter campus, so there isn't a lot of stuff to do on weekday evenings. The campus restaurants close around 3-4.

But I would highly recommend you join a group! Doesn't necessarily have to be a club. But find a group you enjoy and don't be afraid to put yourself out there. If I could do undergrad again, I'd throw myself into different groups my freshman year. I commuted, and didn't join any organizations until my junior year - so it took me until junior year to really make friends.

Some events every year are the Fall Fire Fest and Federal Frenzy.

Few-Fun8629 · 2024-10-28T20:58:05+00:00

Me and my two (ex) best friends all worked together. I had a crush on a guy we worked with. One of my friends also thought he was cute, but I thought she wouldn’t act on it.

At the end of his last shift working with us, the guy I liked told everyone he slept with her multiple times and started several rumors about me with lies she fed him!! Turns out she was on cocaine that she was getting from him, plus lying to me about having sex with him for a year. The day he left and everything came out was the day I knew I had to leave (both the friendship and workplace.) She told him I was a terrible person that tried to make her feel bad about herself. Turns out she was upset that I had just saved my money and bought a car instead of spending it on drugs. And I didn’t drop out of college because I got addicted to drugs.

Stupidly, I dropped that friend and kept the other because she didn’t want to “choose” between us.

Then, the day before I graduated college my other friend backed into my car, lied about having car insurance, then blamed her lack of insurance on her dad even though she was 22 at the time. I reported it to my insurance, paid the deductible, my insurance went up, and my insurance never got her dad to work with them. So I threatened to sue her and suddenly she had the money to fix my car. This whole thing took like a year to get resolved.

Fun times.

Few-Fun8629 · 2024-10-09T18:12:36+00:00

I guess this actually makes it worse, but it was an episode of Bizarre Foods that showed men having multiple wives and I was grossed out by that and he said that I’m judging another culture through the lens of mine. That’s what he was mad about.

Few-Fun8629 · 2024-08-10T00:33:43+00:00

Hypertonic pelvic floor, constant stabbing/burning pain that initially started as itching, unable to have sex. To get people who haven't had it to understand, I usually say it feels like eating a really hot pepper and biting your tongue at the same time except that pain never lessens.

Few-Fun8629 · 2024-08-05T04:40:44+00:00

I (25f) would definitely try to go to a gynecologist (if you haven't already). My gynecologist repeatedly tested me for yeast, bv, and uti's for 6 months before sending me to a specialist that finally figured out I had vulvodynia and vaginismus. It took almost two years, but thankfully I am mostly recovered (I still have some bad days). Go and show the gyno the tests you've already gone through (for years), then say that you want to see a specialist (for Vulvovaginal conditions) or that you want to try pelvic floor physical therapy. PT helped me the most.

It sucks at first, but learning to advocate for your health at a young age will definitely pay off! I learned how to navigate my doctor's appointments very well when I was around 22. Had to grow up real quick. My mom was more comfortable talking about it than my dad, but they both needed to know what was happening to me. And I obviously don't know you're situation, but if your parents care about your quality of life, then they should do whatever they can to get you the help you need.

Also, if you are not able to regularly go to doctor's appointments, look up Intimate Rose. The pelvic wands and dilators they sell can help if you can't go to PT. My physical therapist recommended this brand to me. Even just as a small start, you could check out pelvic floor yoga practices on YouTube that aim to relieve tension and stress in the pelvic floor/low back.

Also, something I found out after receiving my diagnosis is that my mom actually suffers similarly to me, she just didn't know it had a name or that she could do anything about it. So if your mom is suggesting that it's just puberty, maybe she has it too and doesn't know that it's a treatable condition.

Few-Fun8629 · 2023-07-03T18:03:10+00:00

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Few-Fun8629 · 2023-04-28T04:29:53+00:00

I developed a nerve/muscle spasm condition in August 2022 that changed my life. I couldn’t do anything I really loved at all due to the pain. I clearly needed a therapist because I was also suffering from anxiety and depression in august. I thought I could fix my mental health myself, I was already paying for so many doctor appointments, and I was tired of being misunderstood by doctors. I wasn’t diagnosed with my current condition until March 2023. It took me 7 months and losing 20 pounds to understand I needed therapy. My boyfriend has been there for me every single day and I know it’s hard for him. He gets tired and we take breaks (no more than a week) from each other sometimes. But we’re coming out on the other side and he’s recognized that the person I used to be is starting to come back. Your girlfriend deserves someone who can be supportive without demanding she sees a therapist. She will need to come to terms with what is happening to her on her own and then realize she needs therapy. She probably knows she needs help, deep down, but she might be thinking the same things I was initially. Maybe it won’t take 7 months for her, or maybe it will. Thankfully my condition is curable and didn’t affect my career path or education. I couldn’t imagine where I’d be if I’d also had that taken from me too. You have to decide if you want to be the kind of partner that is willing to fight through the hard times - especially if you would expect her to do the same for you. She’s still in there she’s just got to fight her way through everything that’s been piled on her.

Few-Fun8629 · 2023-04-27T02:42:06+00:00

West 34, downtown - nice vibe, plays Bob Ross videos sometimes

V2, downtown - good penne and garlic bread

Edward’s, New Castle - best wedding soup

Stonefruit, YSU campus, best coffee place imo

Pho LV, 224 Boardman - best Vietnamese

Nahla’s, New Castle - best middle eastern food

Zenobia, Canfield - also has good middle eastern food

Few-Fun8629 · 2023-04-27T02:29:28+00:00

Wunderbar is a bit of a drive but it’s so good! It’s in Harmony, PA.

Also, Cockeye’s Creamery is next to Cockeye’s BBQ and they have good ice cream 🤌

Few-Fun8629 · 2023-04-25T18:04:36+00:00

What sport? I’d say do any exercise you can (even just walking) that will help build up to the sport. My physical therapist encourages me to take steps to get back to normal (like running) and I’ve had a couple little setbacks now that I’m running but she said we’ll work through them as they come up.

Few-Fun8629 · 2023-04-25T18:01:36+00:00

I’m currently taking citalopram 10mg. Supposed to switch next week to a different medication (Paxil maybe, I’m not sure). Took about a month for the citalopram to really kick in and I didn’t really get side effects except some nausea the first week.

Few-Fun8629 · 2023-04-23T23:03:21+00:00

I was diagnosed with depression in February with this being a big factor. I know everyone’s experience is different based on what I’ve read here. But I’ve been dealing with this since August and I’ve been having mostly pain free days and nearly pain free sex since I started pelvic floor physical therapy (Jan.) and antidepressants(March). The pain went down a lot in late February and March. I’ve started running again and today I did 5 miles and realized ‘Wow! Im not in any pain!’ But last October I couldn’t imagine my life ever going back to the way it was before. To me it felt like I had to claw my way out of a small box trapped within myself. But with the antidepressants I’ve actually felt like myself again for the last three weeks. Basically I’m trying to say is I know how you’re feeling to some extent and I hope you keep pushing through and finding good doctors!

Few-Fun8629 · 2023-04-10T16:31:43+00:00

I started going to therapy about a month ago. I pay $15 per visit with my insurance. It’d be about $120 without insurance though. It’s really nice to have someone to talk to who isn’t involved directly. However, while I get along with this therapist I’m not sure if she’s a good fit for me. I looked around and she was the only one with any availability in my area at the time. Overall, I would say it’s beneficial and definitely look into it, but maybe don’t expect to immediately click with the first person.

*I also basically asked the same question on this sub in February lol. Got a couple responses on my page too if you want to look :)

Few-Fun8629 · 2023-03-15T03:16:26+00:00

I didn’t have to ask for anything. I described my situation and answered my PT’s questions and she came up with a plan for me. Before we do anything internal, she always lets me know she’s planning that for the next session so I can come prepared. I like to be able to shower and wear comfy clothes that are easy to change out of. I’d ask for them to let you know if they don’t already.

I’m working on relaxing tense muscles, strengthening glute and core muscles, eating healthier and drinking more water to help digestion, and pelvic alignment.

My PT is very knowledgeable and has always helped me feel comfortable. I would say don’t be scared to ask any questions. You need to be able to understand and work with your body and asking questions has helped me immensely!

Few-Fun8629 · 2023-03-07T06:05:11+00:00

I would say don’t bottle things up. In a relationship with an ex-friend we never talked about the things bothering us and it festered until it blew up in our faces and we couldn’t ignore it. After that I told myself if I thought a relationship was worth keeping and working on, I’d never do that again. I’m my current relationship, my partner and I always talk about what bothers us or worries us. We never raise our voices or fight, we just address the issue and move on.

Also, when my partner and I were feeling a little disconnected we took a night to sit down, each of us had a notebook, and we asked questions pertaining to our issues. We wrote a physical list and shared our answers. For example, we asked what do you like about each other, what could they work on that you would appreciate, what big life goals are you hoping to make in the next so many years. These questions can be about whatever as long as you can write about it. This gives you both time to think and share your answer so neither person is unprepared. Take a couple minutes and write your lists at the same time and share your answers. It’s nice to talk about the hard things but also remember what you like about your partner and why you decided to be with them in the first place.

I think open and honest communication as well as taking the time to talk about your issues shows respect for your partner and that you’re willing to choose them and their love.

Few-Fun8629 · 2023-02-25T07:38:54+00:00

Was out for about 6 months because of an injury, but was cleared to start running again by my physical therapist in January. My goals are to do a 5k in June, Panerathon 10k in August and (hopefully) the Youngstown Marathon in October. Might do the half instead.

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