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by pdn
Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:25 pm
Forum: MEDICAL ADVANCES & EDUCATION
Topic: lumbar sympathetic blocks
Replies: 9
Views: 2230

Re: lumbar sympathetic blocks

hi merrie, did your dr. consider the lumbar sympathetic ganglion blocks because you had symptoms of CRPS, complex regional pain syndrome, like skin color changes or swelling versus the more typical pn symptoms???? or that was the next thing after the other kinds of injections didn't help like in my ...
by pdn
Tue Jun 14, 2011 2:23 pm
Forum: MEDICAL ADVANCES & EDUCATION
Topic: lumbar sympathetic blocks
Replies: 9
Views: 2230

Re: lumbar sympathetic blocks

hi Celeste, don't remember which dr. or group in France that Dr. Quesada was referring too, pdn
by pdn
Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:21 pm
Forum: MEDICAL ADVANCES & EDUCATION
Topic: lumbar sympathetic blocks
Replies: 9
Views: 2230

lumbar sympathetic blocks

hi, have had various injections for PN over the years including trans -gluteal and sacral nerves and sacral hiatus without much help. dr. Quesada said recently that in France they are having some success for PN with lumbar sympathetic blocks. sympathetic blocks are generally used in complex regional...
by pdn
Mon Jun 13, 2011 2:21 pm
Forum: MEDICAL ADVANCES & EDUCATION
Topic: Can meditation be bad for you?
Replies: 4
Views: 1690

Re: Can meditation be bad for you?

hi, like any "potent" treatment, it can be harmful if given poorly. there are many types of meditation techniques, and can be presented in very different contexts. Kabat-Zinn's longstanding MBSR program, based on mindfulness meditation(derived from buddhist practices), have been helpful to...
by pdn
Thu May 26, 2011 1:37 pm
Forum: ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNITY
Topic: Support Group For Pelvic Pain In Newton, Mass
Replies: 4
Views: 2045

Re: Support Group For Pelvic Pain In Newton, Mass

hi, could not understand your pm and probably not doing it right myself. anyway to contact you in newton, pdn
by pdn
Wed May 25, 2011 2:21 pm
Forum: ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNITY
Topic: Support Group For Pelvic Pain In Newton, Mass
Replies: 4
Views: 2045

Re: Support Group For Pelvic Pain In Newton, Mass

hi, interested in talking with you as I live in Newton. how to reach you??? pdn
by pdn
Tue May 17, 2011 11:43 pm
Forum: SEATING & PHYSICAL LIFESTYLE ADAPTATIONS
Topic: toilet seat cushions
Replies: 8
Views: 2020

toilet seat cushions

hi, wondering why they don't make them large enough so that perineum and tailbone area both hang freely like it feels on an actual toilet seat?? anyone know any differently, thanks,pdn ps.also posted this?? on cushion versus pillow reply
by pdn
Tue May 17, 2011 11:35 pm
Forum: SEATING & PHYSICAL LIFESTYLE ADAPTATIONS
Topic: Using a pillow has helped my pudendal pain more than cushion
Replies: 2
Views: 1753

Re: Using a pillow has helped my pudendal pain more than cus

hi , I too have no luck with toilet seat shape seats. Also, notice that soft pillows help. But am wondering if anyone knows if they make those toilet seat-like cushions larger so that perineum and tailbone areas hang freely without pressure--like an actual toilet seat feels??? thanks,pdn
by pdn
Sat May 07, 2011 1:55 pm
Forum: SEATING & PHYSICAL LIFESTYLE ADAPTATIONS
Topic: heating pads
Replies: 7
Views: 3286

Re: heating pads

hi Karyn, thanks for thoughtful questions. my drs. including a neurologist that just consulted with have said that if heat works than thats the way to go. Never heard anyone say that heat would inflame the nerve ala dr. conway--thats sounds quite narrow to me as heat and cold are both neuromodulator...
by pdn
Wed May 04, 2011 2:49 pm
Forum: WELCOME CENTER
Topic: stimulator trial
Replies: 5
Views: 1135

stimulator trial

hi, from pdn; have had pudendal neuralgia probably for 10 years or so possibly from a lot of sitting but must be more to it than that. Anyway, have had several injections from dr. Quesada, in new hampshire, without much help, Can't tolerate much pain meds but probably do get some help from 10 mg. of...

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