Roho cushion

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Faith
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Roho cushion

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Those of you who use a Roho cushion:

Which one do you use?

Did it help prior to surgery or only after?

Do you have a planar solid seat insert? (I am trialing one right now, but it doesn't have this, the Roho rep said I could get one didn't know if it helped)
-11/08 vulvodynia began around conception of first & only pregnancy
-3/10 sacral/sitting pain began after SIJD manipulation
-Progressive widespread pain- central sensitization
-PT, meds, injections, botox, ESWT = debilitated.
-5/12 Potter MRI - scarring of left ST, coccygeous & posterior alcock
-12/12 - left FAI/labral hip tear surgery
2014-2019 managed w/ gabapentin, massage, and lifestyle mod
2020 - big flare up
www.thepurposeofpain.blogspot.com
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Violet M
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Re: Roho cushion

Post by Violet M »

Mine is a roho contour select and it does not have a planar solid seat insert. I didn't have one before surgery so I don't know if it would have helped pre-op.

I just got my new one today -- it is smaller than my old one making it easier to carry around and it fits into chairs better. The 16 X 16 was just too bulky.
PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.
GraceUnderFire
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Re: Roho cushion

Post by GraceUnderFire »

Hi Faith,

How did you find a Roho rep?

Thank you,
Grace
Woke screaming from ab hyst 6/08
Diagnosed w/PN, ilioinguinal & iliohypogastric neuralgias 1/09
3 PN blocks w/Dr Quesada
Rt side TIR, ilioinguinal neurectomy & vestibulectomy 5/09 Dr Conway
Left side TIR 2/10 Dr Conway
Potter MRI 9/10 and consultation w/Loretta & Dr Hibner 12/10
Bilateral ilioinguinal, iliohypogastric, genitofemoral release w/Dr. Hashemi Aug 2011 left & Sept rt
Bilateral TG surgery w/Dr. Conway will be in January 2012
Faith
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Re: Roho cushion

Post by Faith »

Hi Grace,

I found a customer support number from http://www.therohogroup.com It was 1-800-851-3449. I asked them for representatives in my area. Then I called my insurance to find out if they were in network. Then I called the reps directly. They were really nice and they are letting me borrow a roho cushion for a week to trial it. I am going to get a letter of medical necessity from my PT and then get my Dr. to sign it (that's what the rep reccommended since I am not a wheelchair patient) and hopefully there won't be any problems. My insurance pays 80% which is great since these cushions are VERY pricey!
-11/08 vulvodynia began around conception of first & only pregnancy
-3/10 sacral/sitting pain began after SIJD manipulation
-Progressive widespread pain- central sensitization
-PT, meds, injections, botox, ESWT = debilitated.
-5/12 Potter MRI - scarring of left ST, coccygeous & posterior alcock
-12/12 - left FAI/labral hip tear surgery
2014-2019 managed w/ gabapentin, massage, and lifestyle mod
2020 - big flare up
www.thepurposeofpain.blogspot.com
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