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Thanks everybody for your replies. I prefer the term pelvic pain. That's a good idea. I didn't really want to say vagina at the dinner table! I did actually injure my lower back about 15 years ago, and it was nothing compared to what I am dealing with now. Even though the sacral pain prevented me fr...

Thanks for your responses. JeanieC - the PT is spoke with said that she places sticky pads on either side of the perineum. She mentioned the probe, but I think she said that it's no longer being made - but I might be remembering that wrong. NYT & Helenlegs- great articles - thanks. After having ...

I am considering biofeedback with a PT. My concern is the sticky pads and hair in the area. What do you do about that?! I don't need any more pain! Anyone have any advice or experience with this? Thanks!

I was 10x worse after the CT-guided nerve block injections I had done at a leading university hospital. The increased pain lasted about 6-8 months, maybe longer. I'm now back to how I was before the shots. Still in pain, but not as bad as I was after the nerve blocks. The gyno who referred me for th...

There are two good books that I have read that give you some things to try at home. Both books were available at my local library. Amy Stein - Healing Pelvic Pain David Wise - Headache in the Pelvis Hope you find something helpful. I think these books are well worth checking out, especially if your ...

Hi everyone, My husband has invited some friends for a BBQ in a few weeks time. This will be the first time I have socialized with anyone, other than immediate family, in three years. I can't sit at all, and standing is limited. I use a zero-gravity recliner a lot (like right now). I can already hea...

Hi Redriver - I have had to resort to a reclining wheelchair as well. As much as it sucks, at least I have the option of going places that I couldn't go before. My wheelchair tilts and reclines. Tilting means that the seat actually tilts, rather than staying horizontal. The tilt feature is powered. ...

Welcome to the forum, Davyboy. Sounds like your vigorous exercise routine may have contributed to your painful problems. There are quite a few weightlifters and exercise buffs posting here, including me. In my case, probably the worst exercise was using the inverted leg press at the gym. I just rece...

From the studies I've read, I get the impression that the younger a person is, the better their chances of having a totally pain-free result. So your young age is kind of a good thing! :) There are some books about PT for pelvic pain, and the authors claim to cure/help many people: Amy Stein has a c...

I phoned Dr. Attaman's office and got voicemail only. Left a message a few weeks ago with my name and number; no reply. So I sent an email one week ago. Still no reply. His website does not mention pelvic pain at all. I don't know why he wants to be listed here, if he doesn't have the courtesy to re...