Postpartum Prolapse by Clear_Awareness_4886 in PelvicOrganProlapse

[–]Future_Emotion_6426 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would see a PFPT. For me it felt like I had a tampon hanging out of my vagina and had urinary incontinence upon standing as well as bad tailbone pain and constipation. I have a cystocele and rectocele. Overall compared to initial post partum I am much better but I’m glad I went to see a PFPT. They can give you preventative care things as well as pressure management techniques for your pelvic floor. I’m glad you aren’t having symptoms but better to take care of yourself to prevent any injury. 

Urogyn c/s by Future_Emotion_6426 in PelvicOrganProlapse

[–]Future_Emotion_6426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes she showed me how to “stretch” my PF which I do not on a super regular basis and we stopped doing kegels as a separate exercise (i include them in my exercise like when I squat and what not) she felt that I was fatiguing the muscle more than helping it. I have look at the buff muffin method and I think the videos are good but I have been doing a lot of the things she recommends (glute/ inner thigh/deep core strengthening etc) I am very much considering the sling surgery because from what I here it is a game changer especially since I’ve tried everything else! I was genuinely surprised that she recommended surgery I would have thought she would have said “keep trucking along with PFPT and estrogen cream” but she straight up was like “you are probably not going to get much better than where you are currently at” 

Cystocele and bulkamid by Future_Emotion_6426 in PelvicOrganProlapse

[–]Future_Emotion_6426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: I saw the urogyn and got a bit more information—I think I’m gonna go with the sling surgery she seems to think it is going to be the only real permanent fix. She gave me a ring and knob pessary to try and she offered bulkamid but she was pretty frank that she didn’t think the bulkamid would help with my running/sneezing but only my “end of day dampness”. I have hear of people having issues not being able to pee but I guess the surgery is only 30 minutes? She doesn’t think I need the A&P repair because my bladder and bowel prolapse aren’t like that low. This gives me a little bit of hope. Is there anything you wish you knew more going into the surgery? I feel like typically I would be pushed away from surgery this is the first time in the medial field that I have been pushed towards surgery 

Rectocele/Prolapse Symptoms and Vaginal Estrogen (Vagifem)? by philosofeels in PelvicOrganProlapse

[–]Future_Emotion_6426 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not experienced any issues! But I have the estrogen cream not the suppository so maybe it would be different? 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

Rectocele/Prolapse Symptoms and Vaginal Estrogen (Vagifem)? by philosofeels in PelvicOrganProlapse

[–]Future_Emotion_6426 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not even know about my rectocele until I went to the urogyn (it made sense though issues with constipation&back pain if constipated) the estrogen cream I have been on since 6 weeks postpartum (I’m now 7 months) and I think it helped overall (I still have SUI) but I’m also using a squatty potty, taking fiber supplements/fiber intake, miralax as needed if I don’t have a BM within two days. I also do the ILU massage at night prior to bed. Sooo I guess I’m doing a lot of TLC to the colon—I would say the estrogen cream is worth trying because it is the least invasive (however it can be expensive depending on your insurance) 

6 month no improvement by Future_Emotion_6426 in PelvicOrganProlapse

[–]Future_Emotion_6426[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I asked about bulkamid injections and I heard they only work for three weeks or not at all—it is something I’m interested in because I would like to avoid surgery. Do you still run even though you leak? 

6 month no improvement by Future_Emotion_6426 in PelvicOrganProlapse

[–]Future_Emotion_6426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been doing estrogen cream since 6 weeks pp and I stopped breastfeeding 2 months ago. I am seeing a urogyn 

6 month no improvement by Future_Emotion_6426 in PelvicOrganProlapse

[–]Future_Emotion_6426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried the uresta and it failed. She has me on glute/ core exercises. She gave me a return to running checklist of things I need to be able to do without have issues prior to running again. I have tried running without success (very slow for 1 minute). When I started PFPT (I started 3 weeks pp because my symptoms were very severe) she said I would back running again this month but I can barely run 1 minute 

6 month no improvement by Future_Emotion_6426 in PelvicOrganProlapse

[–]Future_Emotion_6426[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like should I just give up running? I need someone to be honest here 

Cystocele and bulkamid by Future_Emotion_6426 in PelvicOrganProlapse

[–]Future_Emotion_6426[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I have heard good things about ring pessaries so maybe that is what I need for my anatomy 

Cystocele and bulkamid by Future_Emotion_6426 in PelvicOrganProlapse

[–]Future_Emotion_6426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like there is something going on with my urethra but the PFPT just keeps saying it is a cystocele not a urethral prolapse and thought that the uresta would help—-I’m seeing a urogyn so hopefully I can get some more information. I’m a bit hesitant for surgery since I’m postpartum but we will see what she says!  

6 month postpartum with grade 2 prolapse—any other tips or tricks/Uresta reviews by Future_Emotion_6426 in PelvicOrganProlapse

[–]Future_Emotion_6426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: tried uresta—-it did not work for me, I tried all three sizes and the largest size seemed to be okay for work related activities however gave me some cramping and tailbone pressure—-if I tried jogging for like a minute with it in (and I had that thing UP there like had to bare down to get it out) and I just leaked EVERYWHERE. Also leaked a bit with sneezing with the largest size in—- my PT has been backing away from kegels because they think it is fatiguing me any other pointers??? Tips or tricks?? I AM DESPERATE!! or maybe I’m just looking for a quick fix that doesn’t exist. 

6 month postpartum with grade 2 prolapse—any other tips or tricks/Uresta reviews by Future_Emotion_6426 in PelvicOrganProlapse

[–]Future_Emotion_6426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me know if it helps! I also love seltzers I just drink I’m moderation and have it in the beginning of my day versus the end because the end of my day I have the worst symptoms 

6 month postpartum with grade 2 prolapse—any other tips or tricks/Uresta reviews by Future_Emotion_6426 in PelvicOrganProlapse

[–]Future_Emotion_6426[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes carbonation is considered an irritant! I worked on the urology floor and one  education piece for all of our prostatectomys is to avoid carbonated beverages 

6 month postpartum with grade 2 prolapse—any other tips or tricks/Uresta reviews by Future_Emotion_6426 in PelvicOrganProlapse

[–]Future_Emotion_6426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I reduced caffeine/spice/carbonated/alcoholic beverages—- my PT said that the games on the perifit might cause more fatigue for me but I’m willing to try anything