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by kassie
Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:52 pm
Forum: UK & IRELAND
Topic: London or Bristol?
Replies: 14
Views: 3198

Re: London or Bristol?

Hi molly and chrissy Dr. G's secretary, Catherine, is a lovely pain nurse. I was made aware of the fact that she is suffering serious medical problems at the moment so I would advise compassion towards her. To arrange an appointment call 07974412933 or e-mail bristolpainclinic@gmail.com good luck :)
by kassie
Fri Feb 28, 2014 1:33 pm
Forum: UK & IRELAND
Topic: London or Bristol?
Replies: 14
Views: 3198

Re: London or Bristol?

Hi Jack In the end it comes down to different schools - Bristol are trained under Prof. Robert in France , while London do not use the Nantes criteria. I saw Dr. Baranowski privately in London, as his NHS waiting list is 9 months (cost £450). He was unsure about whether I had PNE and caused me treme...
by kassie
Tue Feb 25, 2014 1:56 pm
Forum: SURGERY
Topic: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery recovery
Replies: 139
Views: 34454

Re: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery reco

thanks for your support ! 5 weeks down now... hanging in there ! Apart from nerve glides, is there anything else I physio-wise that I could be doing to help the nerve at this point? The surgeon told me to massage the scar to break up the scar tissue... not sure if anyone else has been told this. Kas...
by kassie
Wed Feb 12, 2014 1:01 pm
Forum: PAIN MANAGEMENT & MEDICATIONS
Topic: ANYONE HAVING DIZZINESS WITH LYRICA/PREGABALIN
Replies: 15
Views: 2671

Re: ANYONE HAVING DIZZINESS WITH LYRICA/PREGABALIN

Hi Andrea I have been on pregabalin over a year now and found that every time i increased the dose, the pain would lessen for a few weeks, and then level off. I too had grogginess, double vision, tiredness, and some nausea for the first 3 weeks i started it. I would suggest you split your doses so t...
by kassie
Wed Feb 12, 2014 12:36 pm
Forum: SURGERY
Topic: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery recovery
Replies: 139
Views: 34454

Re: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery reco

Hello all Thank you Jax and Janet for your kind words and advice. I cannot tolerate duloxetine (cymbalta) so am now on pregabaline + amitryptiline and take codeine whenever things get bad. I am 3 weeks post-op and must say I don't know how some of you managed to drive, walk, exercise so soon after s...
by kassie
Mon Jan 27, 2014 11:34 pm
Forum: SURGERY
Topic: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery recovery
Replies: 139
Views: 34454

Re: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery reco

Hello all Im one week post op and boy, nothing could have prepared me for how hard it would be. I have been lying on my back this whole time, as I'm not comfortable on my tummy and am too scared to sleep on one side for fear the pain will come back (i tried it one day post op and got a terrible shoo...
by kassie
Wed Jan 15, 2014 12:28 am
Forum: SURGERY
Topic: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery recovery
Replies: 139
Views: 34454

Re: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery reco

Hi friends,
I'll be doing surgery next week - thanks all for your comments and input. Wish me luck. I will write when able to !
Wish you all a pain-free 2014 :)
Kassie
by kassie
Fri Dec 27, 2013 12:46 pm
Forum: SURGERY
Topic: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery recovery
Replies: 139
Views: 34454

Re: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery reco

Dear Violet and Janet Many thanks for your reply. I am happy to hear you are doing better. I have had PN for a year now and it started as vulvodynia about 3 years prior to that. I am on pregabalin 300mg & amitryptiline 10mg a day and was unable to have pelvic floor physiotherapy as my pain shot ...
by kassie
Sun Dec 22, 2013 4:45 pm
Forum: SURGERY
Topic: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery recovery
Replies: 139
Views: 34454

Re: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery reco

Dear all, I wondered how everyone is getting on with their recovery post-surgery? (Andrew, Sean, any ladies around ?) I'm a 26 year old woman who has been referred to Dr. Wong for PN decompression surgery by Dr. Greenslade, and currently considering whether to do it. Am scared out of my mind... Wish...

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