Re: ENDOMETRIOSIS: Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction in a non-pregnant woman
From: Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 1 Jun 2008 21:18:30 -0500 (CDT)
Message posted on Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb behalf by: Hope Waltman,
Fibroid and Women’s Health Forum Moderator
Chronic Dislocation is a problem that should not be answered by a
gynecologist. I would imagine a surgical procedure to solve your
problem is
available. Unless I misunderstood your post I don't see that
Endometriosis has
anything to do with your problem.
Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb
New York Downtown Hospital, http://www.nohysterectomy.com
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At Fri, 30 May 2008, Tara RN wrote:
>
>The patient is me. I am an RN with endometriosis and severe hip
>problems and not a person on this planet, including the best orthopdic
>surgeon in our area has a clue what could be causing this problem. I
>have been to over 25 physical therapy appointments and they have to put
>my hip back in the socket each time. My posting is a theory of mine and
>I was posting it in several different websites for anyone to answer. I'm
>in pain and despirate. I didn't know if they would post my question in
>the L forum unless it was dealing with a patient so that is why I chose
>to pose the question in that way. I also used RN after my name so I was
>honest about not being a physician, but I am in the medical field and
>would like actual medical advice. Sorry if you thought I was being
>sneaky or something. I just know that doctors will not listen to
>endometriosis patients who, in their opinion, whine about symptoms and
>felt that maybe the new approach would evoke a response. In actuality
>they are more concerned with pregnancy questions in there so I'm not
>going to post any more. (The L forum states it is for people in the
>medical profession, not necessarily doctor's only.) I don't mean any
>harm either...I'm cranky and my hip is out of the socket!! :)
>
>At Wed, 28 May 2008, grateful mom wrote:
>>
>>Tary -
>>
>>While I can't answer your question, I was curious. Are you a dr. or
>>someone looking for advice? I have seen your last couple of posts posted
>>to the Drs. only forum as a practioner and then posted here as a
>>patient.
>>As I said I am just curious no harm intended.
>
>>At Wed, 28 May 2008, Tara RN wrote:
>>>
>>>Is it plausible that prolonged continuous birth control for
>>>endometriosis could cause loosened pelvic ligaments and tendons?
>>>(Similar to what happens to the pelvis from Relaxin during pregnancy.) I
>>>have recently been having terrible problems with my hips coming out of
>>>their sockets and into my tailbone. I also can click and crack my
>>>symphysis pubis bone back into place almost hourly. A prominent
>>>orthopedic surgeon didn't know what was going on and my physical
>>>therapist was at a loss after putting my hips back in over 20 times.
>>>Very fustrating. I waddle and limp when I walk and even stand sometimes
>>>like a sway back pregnant person. I'm very thin so this looks very odd!
>>>Any advice or opinions would be greatly appreciated. I feel like my
>>>whole lower body does not have any stability.
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