Health Organization for Pudendal Education

I would like to hear from folks that have had post-op pain relief several months following decompression surgery. It has been almost 8 months since I had surgery with Dr. Antolak and I think my pain is still worse than prior to surgery. 1 - 3 months post op - Pain was much worse. 4 - 5 months post o...

Eric, That is crazy...I have a nerve issue in my feet too...neuropathy. I take Gabapentin and Hydroxyzine, supposed to help with both nerve issues. It seems to be a long road to recovery after PN surgery. I am improving, but it's not steady improvement each day...more like a roller coaster, up and d...

sooners56, After the 3 month mark I actually started to feel a little better. The pain has started to decrease...hopefully it keeps getting better. For awhile I was getting a little discouraged, but I hope this means I am turning the corner, I really need to get back to work - full time. I work in I...

Janet and Violet...thanks for the info. Exactly...some days I do wonder if I made the right decision to have surgery. Actually, I am sleeping well at night...it seems that is the only time the pain does not bother me, laying flat on my bed. During the day, my groin/perineum pain is pretty bad...I di...

Hi Patrick, I just wanted to give some friendly advice...go easy on the workouts for awhile. My situation was very similar to yours. I have been active my whole life with sports, working out, etc. I haven't been able to sit comfortably for almost a 1 1/2 years due to PNE. I had surgery on March 27 w...

Hello, I am new to this forum, but glad I found it. I am a 43 yr old male and have been fairly active my whole life - sports, working out, etc. I had Unilateral PN Decompression surgery - TG approach on March 27 with Dr. Antolak in Mpls. I have had 2 follow up appts with him - the last was on May 29...