Does this confirm pudendal nerve as cause of my pain?
MRI Lumbus Plexus – results: hyperintense signal along the course of the right pudendal nerve, underlying pudendal neuropathy is consideration
MRN results
MRN results
Started 2015 - possibly from vaginal cyst removal
Diagnosed 2017 by Dr. Mark Conway in New Hampshire
Symptoms:
vulvar/labia pain when walking/standing
Butt sitting/driving
constant, achy, highly sensitive to touch
Treatments tried and failed:
5 pudendal nerve blocks
1 ganglion impair nerve block
Gabapentin - up to 2400 per day and as a cream
Lyrica
Cymbalta
physical therapy
Surgery:
Decompression Surgery- Dec 2020 - Dr. Andrew Elkwood, NJ
Pain Management - Dr. Jaclyn Bonder - NYC
Diagnosed 2017 by Dr. Mark Conway in New Hampshire
Symptoms:
vulvar/labia pain when walking/standing
Butt sitting/driving
constant, achy, highly sensitive to touch
Treatments tried and failed:
5 pudendal nerve blocks
1 ganglion impair nerve block
Gabapentin - up to 2400 per day and as a cream
Lyrica
Cymbalta
physical therapy
Surgery:
Decompression Surgery- Dec 2020 - Dr. Andrew Elkwood, NJ
Pain Management - Dr. Jaclyn Bonder - NYC
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stephanies
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Re: MRN results
Hi Barb,
Imaging isn’t typically considered diagnostic for issues with the PN. However, it can rule in or out other causes of the pain. Is there up any other information on the MRI report?
Stephanies
Imaging isn’t typically considered diagnostic for issues with the PN. However, it can rule in or out other causes of the pain. Is there up any other information on the MRI report?
Stephanies
PN started 2004 from fall. Surgery with Filler Nov. 2006, Dr. Campbell April 2007. Pain decreased by 85% in 2008 (rectal and sitting pain resolved completely), pain returned in 12/13. Pain reduced significantly beginning around 11/23.