Mythbusters

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Nick
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Joined: Fri Dec 17, 2010 1:43 am
Location: Minneapolis, MN USA

Mythbusters

Post by Nick »

I was just watching an episode of Mythbusters where they just confirmed a myth that swearing increases your tolerance to pain. All I can say is that I would like to apologize in advance to my wife, my mom, the baby Jesus, my cat, and anyone else who happens to be around during a pain flare! Mmmm... I can taste the soap already :lol:
Weeks to Months long episodes of pelvic pain that go in to remission since 2002. Primary complaint is constant rectal pain.
Diagnosed with Pudendal Neuropathy by Dr. Antolak Dec. 2010. Now using self-care.
Currently trying to find cause of neuropathy. Trying chiropractic treatment to address misaligned pelvis and trying to rule out other causes for pain before taking next steps in PN treatment.
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Lernica
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Joined: Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:31 pm

Re: Mythbusters

Post by Lernica »

Ha! This is a favorite show of my kids, but I missed that episode! I'll have to try that pain reduction technique one day when they're not around!
Athlete until pain started in 2001. Diagnosed with PN in Nov. 2010. Probable cause: 3 difficult labors, 5 pelvic surgeries for endometriosis, and undiagnosed hip injuries. 60% better after 3 rounds of shockwave therapy in Cornwall, Ontario (Dec - Feb/12). 99% better after bilateral hip scopes for FAI and labral tears (April and July/12). Pelvic pain life coach Lorraine Faendrich helped me overcome the mind/body connection to chronic pain: http://www.radiantlifedesign.com
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HerMajesty
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Joined: Sat Sep 18, 2010 12:41 am
Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada

Re: Mythbusters

Post by HerMajesty »

There's actually published medical studies that confirm the same thing about prayer, so prayer or swear, take your pick ;)
pelvic pain started 1985 age 14 interstitial cystitis. Refused medical care from age 17, did GREAT with self care for years.
2004 PN started gradually, disabled by 2009. Underlying cause SIJD & Tarlov cysts
improved with PT & meds: neurontin, valium, nortriptyline, propanolol. (off nortriptyline & propanolol now, yay!)
Tarlov cyst surgery with Dr. Frank Feigenbaum March 20, 2012.
Results have been excellent so far; but I won't know my final functional level for a couple of years.
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TracyB7777
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Joined: Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:42 am
Location: Vail, Arizona

Re: Mythbusters

Post by TracyB7777 »

I was watching that same episode and thinking FINALLY something to back me up!!! :lol:
Have been dealing with burning pain since Jan 2010.
No sitting since April 2010.
Seen the following dr's: DO, GYN, Dermatologist, Accupuncturist,
URO GYN (his RN is the one who suggested the pain could be PN), Neurologist
Had ECG and MRI both inconclusive, only the SSEP said Pudendal reaction was abnormal and they lost that test result.
Saw Dr. Castellanos April 6, 2011. Next steps, MRI and botox. Having PT while waiting.-Botox denied, appealing to Insurance company now. :(
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nyt
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Joined: Sun Oct 31, 2010 3:24 am

Re: Mythbusters

Post by nyt »

My husband and I watched that episode together. My husband is vindicated and he told I should take it up :lol: .
2/07 LAVH and TOT 7/07 TOT right side removed 9/07 IL, IH and GN neuropathy 11/07 PN - Dr. Howard
6/08 Obturator neuralgia - Dr. Conway 11/08 Disability, piriformis syndrome - Dr. Howard
4/09 Bilateral obturator decompression surgery, BLL RSD - Dr. Howard
9/10 Removed left side TOT, botox, re-evaluate obturator nerve - Dr. Hibner
2/11 LFCN and saphenous neuralgia - Dr. Dellon 2/11 MRI with Dr. Potter - confirmed entrapment
5/11 Right side TG - Dr. Hibner 2012 Left side TG - Dr. Hibner
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