Pudendal Nerve and Peripheral Foot Neuropathy

[rainbow141]

I have Vulvodynia. The pudendal nerve caused burning and discomfort. My GYN prescribed Clobetasol and a hormone replacement. I also have peripheral foot neuropathy. Started physical therapy 2 weeks ago. Therapist is treating the feet with a Microvas machine that is supposed to heal the nerves. Unfortunately the vulva burning has worsened since I started this treatment. I am going to try and get re-evaluated tomorrow. Has anyone had a similar issue? Please advise. Thanks.

[JH19]

I’ve read that the nerves in the feet are connected to the vulva.

[rainbow141 in reply to JH19]

Thanks.

[Pelviccrusader]

There can be a pudendal-foot connection. I can’t sit (pudendal issues) or walk (strange neuropathy in metatarsal region) and found on two occasions that I got significant (but temporary) relief in my feet following pudendal blocks. For the feet I would suggest class 4 laser treatment-this has helped me tremendously. Also, ultrasound helps significantly-just a $40 cheapo unit at home. Finally-104 degree water for 10-15 minutes can help a lot. If you want to pursue an e-stim approach, try Neurocare which used high volts/low amps -this has also worked well for me.

Pudendal is much harder. Is it damaged or entrapped? What is the history on the feet?

[rainbow141 in reply to Pelviccrusader]

Hi, Thanks for your reply. My foot neuropathy started in 12/41/16. I was taking a low dose of the antibiotic, Macrobid for 7 months and found out neuropathy is a side effect. I never would have taken it if I knew that it could be a side effect. The nerves in the vulva started burning soon after I had 2 Mona Lisa touch laser treatments. I am using a steroid ointment twice a day which has helped.

[Pelviccrusader in reply to rainbow141]

Here is a good link for neuropathy treatment

youtu.be/pclRscj-740(Not working as expected?)

Sorry to hear about your burning. What is the history of any damage to your pudendal nerve?

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[rainbow141]

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