Chronic pelvic pain

[Breathless1943]

Hi,Could I use a tens machine for chronic pelvic pain

[b1b1b1]

Have you discussed this with your doctor. If not, do so.

[Breathless1943 in reply to b1b1b1]

I’ve discussed everything with my GP,I’ve had every test there is,I’ve seen about 5 specialist,I’ve took no end of medication,and I’ve suffered this pain for over ten yrs. it’s now getting difficult to bear. But my GP has no idea what’s wrong with me.

[b1b1b1 in reply to Breathless1943]

Have you seen a gynecologist? I would keep trying - get second opinions. xx

[Breathless1943 in reply to b1b1b1]

Yep,Gynaecologist,Gastroenterologist,3 of them from different areas. Pain specialists, Physio Therapist,for women. And a specialist I who dealt with nerve issues,I don’t know what he was called. I’ve also had 3 GPS. So I’m now at a loss.

[b1b1b1 in reply to Breathless1943]

It's unbelievably frustrating when you can't get an answer. How severe is the pain and is it constant? Not sure what to suggest as you have covered the waterfront. The only other thing I can think of is going to a major medical center. Not sure where you live - if you are in the US that should be possible. xx

[lgsurvivor7]

I'm not too sure that using a tens machine would solve anything other than simply easing your symptom of pain. I reckon that you have some sort of chronic-inflammatory issue, but of course, that doesn't usually exist without a cause. Perhaps it's a case of PID. You've probably already been tested for this but it doesn't usually show up, even on tests, when doctors do the minimal; taking swabs, etc. PID is often-times disregarded as nothing. I would get on someones' case about seeking treatment for a potential case of PID because it should be treated with the first line of antibiotics even if there is only the slightest suspicion from a doctor that you have it (google it). All the best!

[naryshkin]

The humble TENS machine and the hot water bottle were my saviours for many, many years!

In the meantime, consider the following:

-get your pelvis scanned

-see a gynaecologist (in case it's gynaecological)

-get your thyroid scanned

-check for iron profile, vitamin D, etc. (alongside thyroid), IBS causes malabsorption in the long-term so you might lose out on some essential nutrients which could also affect your thyroid, iron/anaemia and your overall energy levels etc.

-check for allergies and intolerances like coaeliac, if you haven't already

-see an osteopath/chiropractor/physiotherapist in the event where it could be musco-skeletal

The reason I'm raising this is because I was misdiagnosed with endometriosis and IBS, when it was actually a fairly straightforward case of thyroid disease, costing me years of sanity, social integrations and loss of income (relative to being fully healthy). My IBS, bloating, chronic pain, fatigue and period pains began clearing up once put on levothyroxine and taking supplements for deficiencies (iron, vitamin D, folate).

Could be other reasons but definitely worth getting the above checked out.

Good luck 🥰

[Breathless1943 in reply to naryshkin]

Hi,I’ve investigated everything you’ve mentioned there. I do have an under active thyroid so therefore I’m already on Thyroxine. I can not see a chiropractor as I have osteoporosis ( I feel no discomfort with that) so I can’t have my back worked on. I do take vitaminD,and Folic acid.

I hate to say this,but no one could have explored as many Avenue as I have,I’m always just hoping someone will come up one day with something I haven’t done. But thank you for replying.