PTSD after 13 years being probed for pelvic dysfunction

[razzle51]

I have been through every treatment and procedure for pelvic dysfunction for 13 years. When I first had it felt like a had a ball in my rectum.I am a very modest 71 year old woman so I'm not sure if I have any more options. I still have burning deep pain in rectum anal area. I have medtronic interstim implant but I still can't travel without a lot of sitting pain,it affects every aspect of my life, it does help that I can read other posts and know that I am not alone

[Midori83]

Hello, you are not alone 🙂 Can I ask what treatments have you tried so far?My symptoms are mainly urological (urgency, burning, incomplete bladder emptying) due to the hypertonicpelvic floor.

Physiotherapy on its own doesn't help me. I have been prescribed Nortriptyline and, every 6 months, I get botox injections into the pelvic floor muscles. They seem to temporarily help with the pain and muscle spasm.

[Hidden]

Very sorry you have gone through this. Big T and little T over time can equal ptsd. It happened to me. I am still sorting through and re- evaluating my pelvic issues. T equals trauma.

[parivash]

few people actually understand the pain and grief this condition puts you through. This site makes you realise others are going through the same and you are not going crazy!