Pelvic cramps

[swarke22]

Hi has anyone got any real successes on pelvic cramps. I have tried all sorts. Please advise. Thank you

[Konagirl60]

Can you describe the cramps? Are they pre-menstrual? When do they happen? Where exactly are they? Could it be muscle spasms? Magnesium will belp myyalgia.

[swarke22 in reply to Konagirl60]

Not pre menstral. They are muscle spasm that start in my pelvic floor and into my vagina, urethra and my anus. I take magnesium 3 x 150 mg a day.

[Hidden in reply to swarke22]

Same here,wish I had an answer but I don't. I do have a question though,do they wake you from sleep during the night??

[swarke22 in reply to Hidden]

Once I’ve got sleep, They rarely wake me, but the pain before sleep is terrible and sometimes it is 3 or 4a.m.. sometimes staying awake most of the night. It can be relentless.

[Hidden in reply to swarke22]

Oh now I'm with you,exactly like myself. But I do take temazapam to get to sleep. But the pain does not wake me. It starts when I get up,and gradually gets worse as the day goes on.

Now I don't know if this will help you,but I see a woman's Physiotherapist,I do pay so it's private. I've had this now for around 14 yrs,and she said it's all to do with the perineal nerve being trapped by a very tight Pelvic floor muscle. Now if I had seen her in the first place,she would have been able to help me,but because I've had this pain for so long,it will take a long time to help me.

So I definitely think Physiotherapist good ones would help.

Have you give it a try. Causes she says,having three kids,and that was years ago,well before we were taught about the Pelvic floor,stress,not sitting correctly,walking straight,and she empathises with me,lots of movement,dancing,walking,swinging legs and arms.

Hope that's been of some help,and hopefully you haven't had it as long as me. Sorry for the long post.👍

[swarke22 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Gemini71, I have the same symptoms as you for almost eight years. I’ve had no kids but mine started with an intussusception of the bowel, which was left undiagnosed for five years, even though I told them I had that three years previous. I have just started with a women’s health physio. I try to do the exercises from the Amy Stein book and others twice a day. Can I ask, how many times do you see your physio? I found one in Leeds, Yorkshire U.K. all I want to so is sit comfortably, but then I suspect half the people on here want that. Thank you, mine too gets worse as the day goes on.

[Hidden in reply to swarke22]

Sorry I read your last post before this one. I don't think it's just down to having kids,that's just one example,I think it's down to lots of stuff we all go through. I don't know if you've been with your Physiotherapist long,but do give it a go,then you can either think yippie,or cross it off the list. I watch a lot of you tube videos,I find watching the exercises are easier than reading them. I see my Physiotherapist Tuesday,and she said she has this machine that I will be able to see if the exercises she gives me are doing any good.

So I will let you know how Tuesday goes.

Do you find standing alright???

[swarke22 in reply to Hidden]

Walking and standing is probably the most comfortable thing I can do regarding this pain. I have had one session with my physio but she only wants to see me once a month. Maybe because it hurts a lot, but that to me shows me how my p f muscles need stretching. I wonder what the machine is? I just wish it would get easier as sitting is bad.

[Hidden in reply to swarke22]

I know sitting to just relax and watch TV,is not the pleasure it used to be. I'm fine with standing and walking.

You sound very much like me,the first person on here that sounds the same. Stick with your Physiotherapist for a while give it a chance.

[swarke22 in reply to Hidden]

Can I just ask one more thing please. How often do you go to the physio?

[Hidden in reply to swarke22]

I first began going every 2weeks,now once a month. I've been going for about 6months. I also had a nerve block,which didn't help me at all,but most people on here think the same,and it's not permanent.

That's just my opinion,I would rather go down the less invasive way now. I've had my share of everything else they have to offer.

Don't think there's any guarantee with anything.

I just think you have nothing to loose with Physio,ask her if she can see you a bit more or I don't know how your fixed but you could try private in between. I'll chat with you privately after I've seen my Physio tomorrow.👍

[swarke22 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Gemini 71,

Thank you, yes I'm looking at less intrusive ways to help, but i, like you, pay for the physio and will be asking her if we can do two a month. i think maybe the machine is a biofeedback. Ive heard of them before, but not sure how they work. i too have seen 17 consultants and if all else fails i will try a nueromodulation unit. but i will give everything a good go first. I heard an american doctor say that the pelvic floor needs a physio to get it better.

Good luck for tomorrow

Shrley

[Hidden in reply to swarke22]

From what I've learned over time,it's amazing how important the Pelvic floor muscles are. Wish I had known years ago what I know now. I would not be on two medications that are extremely hard to withdraw from. I also had my gall bladder taken away,I believe unnecessary so. The amount of consultants I've seen NHS and private,were a waste of time. Unbelievable amount of unpleasant tests,oh the list goes on.

You may be right about this machine. My Physio is easy to chat with. Although I still find it a bit embarrassing 🙄. But needs must.

I never New all our insides could drop,without exercise,why we're never told nothing beats me. Three kids and I still wasn't told to do Pelvic floor exercises. That's it rants over🤔

[swarke22 in reply to Hidden]

Well, I think we’ve been pushed around because no-one knew! I’ve had more test and conversations, Four operations and still searching for something. Have you tried acupuncture? I’ve just emailed a couple to see what they say but I will stay with my physio too. If you to mail me privately [e-mail]

[Hidden in reply to swarke22]

Ok speak tomorrow. I think it's worth keeping in touch,one of us might come up with the magic cure. No not tried acupuncture yet.

[swarke22 in reply to Hidden]

Can I ask does the ladies physio help you? And if so, how does it help and how long does it take, or are you new into the physio treatment.

[Hidden in reply to swarke22]

I am new into it,but after 14yrs,and no end of tests,consultants doctors and medications,she's made more sense to me than anyone. I don't think you've got anything to loose. If you find a good one,and only have one visit,and a chat,then you will know if it's for you or not.

[swarke22 in reply to Hidden]

I agree. Speak tomorrow. Good luck.

[Pinky2233]

Find a good chinese herbalist

[swarke22 in reply to Pinky2233]

Have you had any experience of these? Thanks

[downtowntiger]

Botox in my pelvic floor muscles changed my life! I also had pelvic floor physical therapy. Best wishes to you!

[swarke22]

Thank you I shall look into it.

[swarke22]

Could I ask were your symptoms similar to mine. Can’t sit, vaginal pain, urethral pain, worse when sitting or lying down. Worse at night.