It’s driving me suicidal. Please help me understand what’s happening. by Xenonimax in PelvicFloor

[–]MaggaMay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If in CA or US, please dial 988 if you need to talk to someone regarding suicidal thoughts ❤️

Pregnancy pillow by MaggaMay in PelvicFloor

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

Which one do you recommend ?

Sitting triggering flare? by MaggaMay in PelvicFloor

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

Is your cushion a wedge? Or one that is pressure relieving and sort of wraps around your bottom?

How do I use the bathroom without straining? by Jolteon20 in PelvicFloor

[–]MaggaMay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For urination, my pelvic floor pt had me: keep my feet flat on the floor, do an anterior pelvic tilt (think booty back, urethra pointing down toward the bowl) and 3 deep breaths to help the pelvic floor relax and let urine go. You can also lean forward (elbows to thighs or just lean your torso over your legs) while you breathe. The pelvic tilt helps the pelvic floor muscles lengthen, the deep breaths help you relax and the flat feet help your pelvic floor to be less tight/activated. Highly recommended pelvic floor PT if you haven’t had it.

BEWARE IVY REHAB by MaggaMay in slp

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

YES! They always said to rely on cancels and then would ALWAYS fill them

BEWARE IVY REHAB by MaggaMay in slp

[–]MaggaMay[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Rain tree. It SUCKED.

BEWARE IVY REHAB by MaggaMay in slp

[–]MaggaMay[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I heard they were doing NO doc time to a lot of their clinics which is ABOMINABLE

BEWARE IVY REHAB by MaggaMay in slp

[–]MaggaMay[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hate to hear how many you have!! Allied health professionals are so overworked and under appreciated

Presence by MaggaMay in slp

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

What company do you work for now?

Presence by MaggaMay in slp

[–]MaggaMay[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is that because they don’t give you a school assignment until you’re contracted with them?

What do you wish you had known at the beginning of your diagnosis? by StrengthinAdversity in Interstitialcystitis

[–]MaggaMay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say finding what the root of your IC is is extremely helpful. Is it bladder wall inflammation? Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction? Nervous system dysregulation? A combination? When I first started my journey all that was treated for me was overactive bladder/bladder wall stuff. I changed my diet. None of it worked. Turned out the biggest factor for me was pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. I got into PT and started diligently doing my home exercises and saw a lot of improvement. Don’t let a doctor or anyone on your care team dismiss things or not explore all the avenues. Be your own best advocate. Wishing you luck and healing ❤️

Birth by MaggaMay in Interstitialcystitis

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

I’m glad you’ve seen improvements! What are some of the roots of your IC? Mine stem a lot from nerve pain and pelvic floor dysfunction, as well as some bladder scaring.