Endometriosis Support Group
Endometriosis is a common medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus is found outside of the uterus, typically affecting other organs in the pelvis. The condition can lead to serious health problems, primarily pain and infertility. A major symptom of endometriosis is pain, mostly in the lower abdomen, lower back, and pelvic area.
Hey ladies,
I think I've heard pelvic floor therapy mentioned here a few times and since I'm in no way prepared to find a new gynecologist and do another laparoscopy right now, I was thinking this might be a viable option. I was wondering if anyone has seen results from it? Also is it covered by insurance? I'm currently seeking relief from pain during sex, IBS, and pelvic pain. Thanks!
I think I've heard pelvic floor therapy mentioned here a few times and since I'm in no way prepared to find a new gynecologist and do another laparoscopy right now, I was thinking this might be a viable option. I was wondering if anyone has seen results from it? Also is it covered by insurance? I'm currently seeking relief from pain during sex, IBS, and pelvic pain. Thanks!
whyme123
Hey Amberlink, yes, I had great success from pelvic floor therapy. It is covered by insurance. Call the physical therapy department at your local hospital and ask if they have a pelvic floor specialist. it can help with the pain you described (I dont have IBS so i can't speak on that but i can on the other stuff). if you have any questions, ask away. :-)
dggallegos
i have been wanting to ask what this is.... what is pelvic floor therapy..
amberlink09
Thanks, good to know it works. It doesn't have to cure everything but I'll do anything to get just a couple pain-free days a month! I found a few centers in my area who do it, so I called today but I do need a referral from my doctor, so I will ask him about it tomorrow during my post-op. From what I've been reading, it seems to work for a lot of women, and it's nice to find an option that doesn't involve drugs or more invasive tests.
whyme123
You are welcome. It can work really well. I will pray that it relieves your pain. I found that tight pelvic floor muscles can cause your symptoms.
iworry
I went through months and months of pelvic floor physical therapy. I had a ridiculously high-tone pelvic floor that was so painful. You have to go to the right doctor for it though (someone who specializes in working with the pelvic floor, as the majority of the treatment is internal). It worked really well for me. I'm not going to say I'm symptom-free, but the endo being there can still cause problems. I went to PT once a week for about 4 months and then switched to every 3 months for a few months, and now I just return if I get a flare up that I can't control on my own. The uro-gyn prescribed me valium suppositories; they were weird and made me pretty foggy in the morning, but they helped tremendously. I think it's definately something to look into. Even if you are having endo pain problems, having your pelvic floor taken care of can be the difference of not being able to get out of bed and having a tolerable pain. My insurance was difficult with the treatment, I'm not going to lie, but my doctor was able to find a loophole to get it covered at normal cost for me.
Marlaina816
I was thinking of trying this too. I'm going to call my nurse tomorrow and see what she has to say about it. Like most of you at this point I'll try anything, but it seems to work well for everyone who has posted which is really encouraging news!
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