Health Organization for Pudendal Education

I have been struggling with a cold/cough for over a week now. I went to PT this week and my pelvic floor was tighter than it has been in months. I am really flared and I figured out it is from all this coughing I am doing! Coughing is majorly hard on the pelvic floor. It's basically like doing a kegel every time you cough. My abs are so sore! Cough medicine doesn't do much. Oh well, hopefully it will pass in time.

Oh, no! I'm so sorry you're having additional strain on your pelvic floor! Is the cough medicine you're taking a prescription?
Have you tried the Mucinex? Seems to work a little better than Robitussen for most people.
I hope you're feeling better soon, Faith!
Hugs,
Karyn

No my cough medicine is just OTC robitussin. I've got some mucinex, maybe I'll try it. Thanks Karyn for your kind words!

A few years ago, I got the severe flu. I actually got sprained ribs from coughing. All of that coughing TOTALLY caused a PN flare for me too.

Hope you feel better soon,

Emily B.

Verrry interesting, Faith. Thanks for the warning!

Lernica

I cannot state more clearly that any cold which causes a cough is a big nono for me ...each cough makes the whole pelvic floor go into spasm and causes terrible incontinence...making me feel even worse.
I try to avoid anyone who has a cold or cough to avoid the repercussions for myself...!!!

My wife used to get severe bronchitis every winter and the only thing that would break the cycle was codeine cough syrup. I have since discovered that any prescription opiate (vicodin, oxycodone) is equally effective.