Re: CHRONICPAIN: Rectocele - Neurontin, Lyrica, or amytriptalline
From: Amy Rosenman, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:28:14 -0500 (CDT)
Message posted on Amy Rosenman, M.D. behalf by: Hope Waltman, Women’s
Health Forum Moderator
See a pain specialist to consider pudendal nerve injections. Neurontin
or Lyrica, or amytriptalline may help. Physical therapy with a pelvic
floor specialist also may help. Keep looking for relief.
--
Amy Rosenman, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor GYN
Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Santa Monica, California
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At Thu, 26 Mar 2009, Patti wrote:
>
>I have very achy, painful muscles in my rectum, particularly when I am
>standing. I've been diagnosed with a rectocele and wonder if this could
>be the reason. Other than have the rectocele repaired, how do I treat
>these painful muscles. I've read about injections, but which type of
>doctor would do this? I've been to colon rectal doctor who never offered
>me treatment. Physical therapy has helped somewhat, but not nearly
>enough. I am thinking of a ganglion impar block. I can no longer live
>an active lifestyle and I am only 53. Any suggestions or thoughts on
>this problem. I am desperate.
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