http://goalistics.com/2013/03/coping-chronic-pain-sex/
Thought this Goalistics (on line pain management) blog was particularly appropriate.
Coping with chronic pain. . .Sex. . from Goalistics
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Coping with chronic pain. . .Sex. . from Goalistics
Fall 2008. Misdiagnosed with lumber spine problem. MRN June 2010 indicated pudendal entrapment at Alcocks canal. Diagnosed with complex variant piriformis syndrome with sciatic, pudendal and gluteal entrapment's by Dr Filler 2010.Guided piriformis botox injection 2011 Bristol. 2013, Nerve conduction test positive; new spinal MRI scan negative, so diagnosed for the 4th time with pelvic nerve entrapment, now recognised as Sciatic, pudendal, PFCN and cluneal nerves at piriformis level.
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DoubleEdgedSword
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Re: Coping with chronic pain. . .Sex. . from Goalistics
Thanks for sharing this article, Helen.. Definitely hits home with me.
I never know when having sex might set off a pain cycle for me. Sometimes it takes very little to have a long, drawn-out bout of pain, and other times we have an almost-normal sex life with no consequences..
Hubby's definitely leery of hurting me. That'd be the last thing he'd want.
I never know when having sex might set off a pain cycle for me. Sometimes it takes very little to have a long, drawn-out bout of pain, and other times we have an almost-normal sex life with no consequences..
Hubby's definitely leery of hurting me. That'd be the last thing he'd want.
On the road of discovery to see what is causing my PGAD.
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helenlegs 11
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Re: Coping with chronic pain. . .Sex. . from Goalistics
It can cause such difficulties can't it. . . . .the potential for causing pain is massively compromising for partners.
Fall 2008. Misdiagnosed with lumber spine problem. MRN June 2010 indicated pudendal entrapment at Alcocks canal. Diagnosed with complex variant piriformis syndrome with sciatic, pudendal and gluteal entrapment's by Dr Filler 2010.Guided piriformis botox injection 2011 Bristol. 2013, Nerve conduction test positive; new spinal MRI scan negative, so diagnosed for the 4th time with pelvic nerve entrapment, now recognised as Sciatic, pudendal, PFCN and cluneal nerves at piriformis level.
Re: Coping with chronic pain. . .Sex. . from Goalistics
Thanks for sharing the link. Great to see the issue addressed, however the "solution" of communication seems to be oversimplified. My late husband and I were able to openly discuss, and even went through professional counseling. However I think that sex (or lack of) was one of the biggest barriers in our relationship.
I also find it interesting the social pressure that is associated with a healthy sex life equating to a healthy relationship. I even had a doctor who focused his measure of my quality of life based on pain with intercourse. He was suggesting compromising my lifestyle as a whole to fix one aspect of it (sex), and implied how grateful I should be to him if he could give that back to me.
I won't go in to the long and drawn out details of my marriage, but suffice it to say that dealing with the pain almost destroyed both of us. After being widowed almost three years now, I'm testing the dating waters once again. Needless to say, even thnking about a physical relationship again is very stressful. The blog illustrates how difficult it is to discuss with a long-term partner/spouse. Multiply that a few times over to figure out when it's appropriate to bring up the topic with somebody new. I've discussed the topic with my doctor, and a counselor, but it's way different to put into practice when faced with a scenario in real life!
I also find it interesting the social pressure that is associated with a healthy sex life equating to a healthy relationship. I even had a doctor who focused his measure of my quality of life based on pain with intercourse. He was suggesting compromising my lifestyle as a whole to fix one aspect of it (sex), and implied how grateful I should be to him if he could give that back to me.
I won't go in to the long and drawn out details of my marriage, but suffice it to say that dealing with the pain almost destroyed both of us. After being widowed almost three years now, I'm testing the dating waters once again. Needless to say, even thnking about a physical relationship again is very stressful. The blog illustrates how difficult it is to discuss with a long-term partner/spouse. Multiply that a few times over to figure out when it's appropriate to bring up the topic with somebody new. I've discussed the topic with my doctor, and a counselor, but it's way different to put into practice when faced with a scenario in real life!