topic Re: Physical Therapy for Prolapse in Wellness

Physical Therapy for Prolapse

Winkk — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 20:30:56 GMT

I was wondering if anyone has had any kind of organ prolape? I have a bladder prolapse and I'm using a pessary which is only partially working. I had a hysterectomy in May which probaby helped extend the prolapse.

I do not want another surgery so I have been going to physical therapy to help stregthen the muscles. I was wondering if anyone else has done the PT and if it worked.

Re: Physical Therapy for Prolapse

Stray — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 01:50:26 GMT

I don't have the issue but consulted a urologist/OB/GYN specialist in NYC for a different problem and she had a therapist working with people with incontinency and neurogenic bladders. I heard them talking in the waiting room and they said they had good results but painstaking.

Re: Physical Therapy for Prolapse

Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 02:21:06 GMT

Luckily that is something I don't have. But it often happens has you get older, have several babies (and you name it).

A long time ago that there are ways to re-strengthen that and to help keep it from happening. One easy way are kiegel (sp) exercises. When you urinate you constantly stop in mid-stream over and over. It strengthens the muscle. When you are sitting anywhere or standing, draw up that muscle, hold for a few seconds, then do it over and over.

I know 2 people who have had good results from having Biotoxin applied. That's an alternative to an operation.

Re: Physical Therapy for Prolapse

Winkk — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:21:17 GMT

@Greenhouse wrote:
I don't have the issue but consulted a urologist/OB/GYN specialist in NYC for a different problem and she had a therapist working with people with incontinency and neurogenic bladders. I heard them talking in the waiting room and they said they had good results but painstaking.

Yes, they are painstaking. I set aside 20 minutes twice a day to do them. I have only been doing it for two weeks but I hope it works.

Re: Physical Therapy for Prolapse

Winkk — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:24:49 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 wrote:
Luckily that is something I don't have. But it often happens has you get older, have several babies (and you name it).

A long time ago that there are ways to re-strengthen that and to help keep it from happening. One easy way are kiegel (sp) exercises. When you urinate you constantly stop in mid-stream over and over. It strengthens the muscle. When you are sitting anywhere or standing, draw up that muscle, hold for a few seconds, then do it over and over.

I know 2 people who have had good results from having Biotoxin applied. That's an alternative to an operation.

@Annabellethecat66 - I am doing exercises now to help improve the pelvic muscles including kegels. One thing my PT person said was not to stop urinating mid stream because your bladder "learns" that this is a new normal and won't fully eliminate in the future. Hopefully, these things work. Thanks. Just another indication I'm getting old.

Re: Physical Therapy for Prolapse

Shelbelle — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:49:47 GMT

My elderly mother had a pessary for many, many years due to uterine prolapse, she needed a hysterectomy and refused to have it, this was an alternative, and it turned out to be a good one for her.

Re: Physical Therapy for Prolapse

Luma2 — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 20:53:32 GMT

You may want to look at the Whole Woman website for info on this topic. Christine Kent's website.

Re: Physical Therapy for Prolapse

Hoovermom — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 21:22:08 GMT

Here is an article about that subject.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3312228/I-crafted-life-hiding-HSN-host-Diane-Gilman-reveals-surgery-treat-pelvic-organ-prolapse-years-shame-embarrassment.html

Re: Physical Therapy for Prolapse

Shelbelle — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 13:36:40 GMT

@Hoovermom wrote:
Here is an article about that subject.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3312228/I-crafted-life-hiding-HSN-host-Diane-Gilman-reveals-surgery-treat-pelvic-organ-prolapse-years-shame-embarrassment.html

I feel for her, but why in the heck did she wait 8 years to get proper treatment???

Re: Physical Therapy for Prolapse

esmeraldagooch — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 16:31:00 GMT

I was reading about this on another forum this week. Ladies who couldn't or didn't want to work with a physical therapist were using three different things you could buy online which helped you train the correct muscles to help this problem.

Re: Physical Therapy for Prolapse

Hoovermom — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 16:38:56 GMT

Embarrassed???????????????? Time restraints on her business? I am glad she finally got the help she needed.

Re: Physical Therapy for Prolapse

2blonde — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 16:46:10 GMT

I commend her for having the guts to go public with her experience in order to help others with the problem.

Re: Physical Therapy for Prolapse

Mmsfoxxie — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 17:40:19 GMT

I read that about Ms. Gilman the other day and was amazed that someone as educated and wealthy as she is would let a health matter go untreated like that. I think she was making excuses for not taking the time to take care of herself. I guess we all get scared, rich or not, lol. The airport security incident seems to be what made her do something about it.