Update on Pelvic Floor Botox Injections!

[CatsandCars]

As many of you know, I've been struggling with a lot of pain from tight pelvic floor muscles, so I got botox trigger point injections back in mid May. At first, the improvement was pretty minimal. But I am so happy to be able to report that for the past couple of weeks, my pelvic pain has been so much better! I didn't want to say anything at first, because it seemed too good to be true and I kept expecting to have more pain again. I still have to wstch what I do, but I really am seeing a big improvement. Not taking as much medication has been great, not hanging on to my heating pad with white knuckles every night has been great, and I'm so happy that I finally got real relief about four weeks after the injections. I'm so glad that I tried them, and I hope they continue to work. Yay! 🎉

Thank you all again for all the prayers and support! ❤️

[lbenmaor]

Great News! I am so happy for you CatsandCars

Leslie

[CatsandCars in reply to lbenmaor]

Thanks, Leslie!

[falalalala]

😀That's good news!👍

[CatsandCars]

Thanks. Falalalala! 😁

[kdali]

Wonderful! 🎉🎉🎉🥰

[CatsandCars in reply to kdali]

Thanks!

[Helpmeup]

Oh, that's great news! So happy to hear that! 🤗

[Xvettech]

that’s great news!

[CatsandCars in reply to Xvettech]

Thanks!

[stepsforNeeC]

So glad to hear that CatsandCars, our lives are so much easier when we are pain free or a little “painless.” Blessing to you. NeeC

[CatsandCars in reply to stepsforNeeC]

I like how you put that. Thanks, stepsforNeeC.

[sashaming1]

Great. There are pelvic floor stretches that may also help.

[CatsandCars]

Thanks. I would be interested in learning more about stretches. I did have pelvic floor PT, which I discontinued with my doctor's okay because doing the exercises caused more pain.

[Greentime]

Thank goodness! I am very happy for you!

[CatsandCars]

Thank you very much!

[Elizt3]

so glad you have some relief!! Very happy for you

[CatsandCars]

Thank you!

[bxrmom]

That's wonderful news CatsandCars !

[CatsandCars in reply to bxrmom]

Thanks!

[mrsmike9]

I can't imagine the pain you had been living with. I am so glad you finally have relief.

[CatsandCars in reply to mrsmike9]

Thanks, mrsmike9. I can hardly believe that it's finally better!

[mrsmike9 in reply to CatsandCars]

I'm so glad for you!

[Robsmom]

That's great news, I'm glad you're pain is under control.

[CatsandCars in reply to Robsmom]

Thank you!

[Tazmanian]

Congratulations

[CatsandCars in reply to Tazmanian]

Thank you!

[RomCom87]

I am so happy for you!!! I will keep this in mind for the future, if I need. I recently was put on prednisone and while I was on it I had no clitoral pain or spasticity. Once it wore off the pain came back. I am hoping that this will help my doctors identify the cause of the pain so they can effectively treat it. Are you able to walk now without any pain? I am tearing up thinking of you getting your mobility back! Hallelujah!

[CatsandCars in reply to RomCom87]

Thanks, RomCom87! I guess we will have wait and see. At least at this point, those muscles are still pretty touchy if I overdo it on the treadmill or do too much bending. I still wouldn't be able to do pelvic floor physical therapy now. I'm hoping that maybe the botox might have some residual effect when it's time to get more, because then the effect might increase over time, but who knows. I'm just grateful that I've had so many good days over the last few weeks! Thank you so much for caring; I really appreciate your prayers and support.

I'm so glad that prednisone helped your symptoms, but it must be frustrating to have them come back. I really hope that it does help your doctors figure out what's causing the pain! I will be praying that you can find a solution! 🙏🙏

[greaterexp]

Wow!! Great news!

[CatsandCars]

Thank you!

[MSFlea]

Oh, I'm so happy for you! 🧡This is wonderful news!!

[CatsandCars]

Thanks, MSFlea!

[Kitsey]

Hi CatsandCars, that’s such great news! I have a question for you. I have bladder problems and the urologist suggested Botox injections ( I get them in my arm and they help a bit). My question is are you fully anesthetized when you receive the injections? I’ve read that it can be done with lidocaine. I would prefer not to have any general anesthesia.

[CatsandCars in reply to Kitsey]

Hi, Kitsey! I'm afraid I don't know the answer to that question. I think that might depend on your doctor. I would call them and see. I wish you the best of luck.

[Kitsey]

Thanks for responding quickly. I meant to ask if you had general anesthesia when you received the Botox injections. I will definitely talk with the doctor. I’m just curious as to your experience. I’m so happy that you’re getting some relief!!

[CatsandCars]

Oh, yes I did. They actually did it in an operating room. But who knows, maybe it could be. Good luck, I hope they can do it for you. 😊