I just turned 40 but I have the bladder of
a ninety year old. My pelvic organs are
falling out. Does waiting to have it
looked at cause any significant problems?
I have irritation, can't empty my bladder
completely,
alot of pressure and just plain old
uncomfortable. I do not want a pessary
as I am only 40, and I know what they are
like. I know every thhing is falling
because I can see it and it looks like
more than the bladder. I see the md on
monday, are there any specific questions I
should ask ? Thanks for the time
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PattyV
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 1103 Location: Chicago area
Posted: 07-21-04 19:00pm
Hey there,why are you so against a
pessary?It is like a dumbell for your
pelvic muscles.It is worth a try,rather
than invasive surgery.If you don't like
it,don't use it.Should be covered under
your health insurance.I would try
strenghtening the muscles before sugery.My
boss had a pelvic floor lift right before
christmas last year and it was no
picnic.You might try doing a search online
to see what your options are before you
see your doc and write down any questions
you may have and bring with you.Docs tend
to listen more if they see you have done
your homework and know your options.Best
of luck to you!Patty
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anne-patrice
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Aug 2005 Posts: 4 Location: new york
Reconsider Surgery Posted: 08-24-05 18:49pm
Hi
please re-consider any invasive surgery.
I was so unbelievably relieved I didn't do
so after reading the shocking stories in
"misinformed consent" by lise
cloutier-steele.
Another very important book to read is
"saving the whole woman" by christine kent
who has a great website called first aid
for prolapse (i think).
There is a very good chance of horrendous
side effects form these surgeries and also
of subsequent prolapses as for example,
the removal of one organ removes scaffolds
for the others, in the case of removal of
hte uterus.
Think about yoga, acupuncture,herbs and
biofeedback with good well trained people
and inform yourself with those great books
if you can
