Health Organization for Pudendal Education

(UPDATE: Aug. 9/18........Due to a submission deadline for the hearing, the support letter has been sent so I have removed the email contact information for the person who lead that initiative. Thank you to everyone who participated. Pelvic pain patients/doctors may want to contact Wasser directly ...

Lorraine is hosting another free seminar on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at 1:00 pm EST.

Even if the time doesn't suit your schedule to participate live, once you are registered for the tele seminar event a copy is made available for future access.

The block was done in Toronto by Dr. Philip Peng.

The nerve block procedure went very well. The steroid/anesthetic injection site was the ischial spine between the sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments. The midazolam, used as an alternative to the fentanyl pain medication, was administered separately by intravenous. My pain improved and I lost m...

This week I am having my first nerve block done by an experienced pain anesthesiologist using ultrasound guidance. I’m allergic to fentanyl so they are going to be using midazolam and dexamethsone, as well as a local anesthetic I believe. I trust the abilities of the doctor but am cautious about the...

I was not aware that Dr. A. had been banned previously. I felt badly for Faith having to deal with this matter on top of her unsuccessful experience with the ESWT treatment. I am grateful she chose to share that experience on HOPE. If patients can't speak honestly, and without fear of retribution, a...

Hello Helen C, Thank you so much for posting your successful results, I needed to hear something postive and your story really lifted my spirits. Your story emphasized how important it is to keep on seeking treatment and not give up hope, you are lucky to have seen positive results so quickly and to...

Would Dr. Andrew's update have been better located under the original topic posting where he introduced the ESWT protocol on HOPE? More importantly it would have kept a respectable distance between the rights of both a patient and their health care provider in sharing views/experiences/services. I a...

Yes, I'm a limper too. I walk slower than normal since any jostling/bounce movements stirs up pain levels. I try to correct the limping as much as possible but during flares it is significant. I have no feelings of "heavy" leg. With the current Olympics underway I recently entertained thou...

Have corresponded with him by email and phone. It was his recommendation that I investigate the hip tears before any ESWT treatments. Good luck with your pursuits.