Shock Stage The first reaction on hearing the bad news is one of classic shock. This initially may appear as if there is no reaction at all to the news. The person may nod and accept the news without appearing to be troubled by it. Inside, they have frozen out the news that has not… Continue reading Cycle of Acceptance
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Pudendal Nerve Blocks
See Dr. Vancaillie’s comments on pudendal nerve blocks. See Dr. Zhou’s and Violet Matthew’s articles on nerve blocks. How is the nerve located for a pudendal nerve block? In the context of PNE, a nerve block involves injecting a liquid at a precise location near a nerve. For a small nerve like the pudendal nerve, that… Continue reading Pudendal Nerve Blocks
Female Pudendal Nerve
Male Pudendal Nerve
Approved Exercises for People with PN
These are exercises that are generally approved by most PNE doctors but please check with your physician and physical therapist to make sure they are acceptable in your case. Walking Walking is considered to be a safe exercise for people with PN or PNE. Walking on an incline is not recommended as it makes the gluteus… Continue reading Approved Exercises for People with PN
Spine Diagnostics SSEP
Table of Contents What is it? Why is it done? How is it done? What are the limitations? What are the risks? What is it? Somatosensory Evoked Potential (SSEP) is a test showing the electrical signals of sensation going from the body to the brain. The signals show whether the nerves that connect to the… Continue reading Spine Diagnostics SSEP
Bicycling Neuropathy
Introduction The paresthesia, numbness, or pain in the genital area associated with bicycling is often called “cyclist’s syndrome”. It may affect avid cyclists or amateurs. Scientific articles on the topic discuss both the hypoxia associated with compression of the blood vessels and compression of the pudendal nerve from pressure put on those areas by the bicycle saddle.… Continue reading Bicycling Neuropathy
Cycle of Acceptance Diagrams
Diagram #1 Developed by Jack Harich, veteran PNE patient Diagram #2
Constipation
Constipation — One thing to Avoid! One of the possible causes of pudendal neuralgia is frequent straining from constipation. The theory is that if you are constipated and you strain to have a bowel movement, the pudendal nerve may be damaged due to a stretch injury. Avoiding this complication can be difficult for many with… Continue reading Constipation
Intrathecal Pain Pump
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