I finally have a solid diagnosis for my pelvic issues.
In addition to twenty years of endometriosis that came to an end in 2008 with my hysterectomy, I also have Levator ani syndrome. Muscles are in spasm constantly and don’t relax. The symptoms describe exactly what my pain feels like.
There are definitely options for treatment if I can just get out of this current flare.
I am so numb today, it’s hard to feel excited. I’m just so exhausted. I started crying today during my visit w/ the PT gal I see. She said, “This is a good place to cry.”
She talked about how stomach upsets really trigger these muscles as well as stress. I had a GI issue for two weeks after I stupidly ate the raw morel mushrooms. Then the stress of bio mom. So yeah. I also had stopped doing Kegels because I’ve been doing yoga, and I shouldn’t have done that. In fact, there are specific exercises for this syndrome that I need to be doing more of.
She also said she feels I’m handling my emotions better that I used to, and that will make a difference. She’s been seeing me for like eight years so that’s a neat perspective.
So I feel positive and hopeful about the future with some options and exercises to consider. I hope to get some additional medicine that will help muscles relax.
I need to eat dinner then go to bed early.
I am grateful for these amazing providers around me and the hope of a better future for my body. I’m glad I’m not super depressed; I’m weary of the intense, relentless pain.