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- 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 ...
- 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
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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...
- 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...