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I just discovered I had prolaspe although I think it was coming on for a long time, I had 4 vaginal births and a hysterectomy many years ago. I have terrible pressure, no leakage or bare protruding and I went to Urogynocologist and didn't want the surgery yet, I have a pessary which helps but I have found that a super tampon works very well,I change it daily sometimes 2 times and then I use the pessary at times. Too many complications with surgery and I have talked to people that said the surgery lasted only 1 year, for now I will continue what I am doing, hope this can help someone.
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Blondie, Check with your PT. I believe it takes 4-6 weeks for the pelvic muscles to become strong enough for you to feel the difference. I know there are other types of pessary shapes so it might be worth trying a few to see which is the most comfortable.
September 1, 2009 - 8:44amThis Comment
Michele, I haven't posted lately, I was trying different methods, the Fembrace almost seemed to help a bit but even the medium seems a little constricting. I checked with my gyno and she is confering with some of her Dr. buddies to see what other pessary might help, there are so many and I am willing to try them all, the donut small falls, the larger one is hard to get out and I can feel it in my rectum, it pushes, I need one shaped like a tampon to push everything up since I don't have leakage, I am trying the P.T. exercises more frequently(i know it won't cure but it helps temporarily) as I said before I will do anything to avoid surgery, maybe something new will come up. Thanks again, Blondie
September 26, 2009 - 8:24amThis Comment
That is so great! I am so glad you pursued seeing a P.T. Sounds like you found a good one. There are so many ways how we stand and sit contribute to problems we have and unless someone with knowledge takes a look, we would never figure it out on our own. Keep us posted how your progress goes.
take care
August 21, 2009 - 12:17pmThis Comment
Thanks so much for your comments, it always helps to have support...I forgot about this but my urogynocologist said to me when I had that appt. months ago, Oprah should do a show on this because so many women suffer with this condition and won't talk about it, they just stay uncomfortable or in pain because of embarrassment, I am totally ready to talk about it..I feel better already just holding my tummy in and sitting up straight, this is just the beginning, I am committed to feeling better, thanks again:)
August 21, 2009 - 3:48pmThis Comment
Have you heard of the Fembrace V-Brace? It's a feminine support garment made for prolapsed uterus, prolapsed bladder, and many other conditions. You can find the information at www.fembrace.com.
August 25, 2009 - 12:43pmGood Luck!
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I ordered a Fembrace in small and it was too tight around my tummy so I am waiting for a medium, I can see it would help, has anyone worn one for a while, in the meantime I am doing my pelvic exercises and praying for relief..My Tampon helps the most and my pessary is o.k. but feels heavy when I walk, anyone tried a gelhorn...I have a ring right now but am considering a different one, I will do anything to avoid surgery!! Thanks for comments...
September 1, 2009 - 7:14amThis Comment
Michele, I went to a PT today, she was fabulous!! She helped me with the kegels in the right way and ways to hold tummy in at the same time, she focused on my whole body,(core)gave me many exercises and tips and now I feel more positive, like I can be helped quite a bit, it may not cure but I will attain a goal little by little and get my muscles stronger so maybe I will never need surgery!! She was wonderful, I am so glad I went...She has 25 years experience and has written a book on Womens Health,heres' hoping:)
August 21, 2009 - 11:56amThis Comment
Blondie, A visit or 2 to a Pelvic floor P.T. might be helpful because they can use biofeedback sensors to detect whether you are really contracting the right muscles and which side might be weak. I know P.T. is helpful for early incontinence. I don't know how much it can help with prolapse but I would imagine in the early stages it can. If your gyn doesn't have someone in mind you can try the American Physical Therapy Association http://www.apta.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
August 4, 2009 - 12:03pmClick on find a PT and go to the expertise box and scroll down to women's health.
Good luck
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Blondie,
I think you have come upon a clever way to help with your problem. I just wanted to interject that urine can't really get to the tampon unless it wicks up the string. The tampon is in the vaginal canal putting counter pressure against the bulge of the bladder pushing the weakened vaginal wall. Urine comes out through the urethra. But changing it a couple times a day seems like a good idea just to keep bacteria from causing an infection.
I wonder if Pelvic Floor Therapy with a P.T. might help. Kegals would strengthen the muscles. Did your urogynecologist suggest trying P.T?
August 3, 2009 - 11:06amThis Comment
Urine CAN get to a tampon if you have the situation described here: http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/urine-leakage-with-tampons.html
August 20, 2009 - 6:59amThis Comment