Comparative Pain Scale 0 No pain. Feeling perfectly normal. Minor Does not interfere with most activities. Able to adapt to pain psychologically and with medication or devices such as cushions. 1 Very Mild Very light barely noticeable pain, like a mosquito bite or a poison ivy itch. Most of the time you never think about… Continue reading Pain Scale
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Anatomy of the Pudendal Nerve
The pudendal nerve is a sensory, autonomic, and motor nerve that carries signals to and from the genitals, anal area, and urethra. There are slight differences in the nerve branches for each person but typically there are three branches of the nerve on each side of the body; a rectal branch, a perineal branch and… Continue reading Anatomy of the Pudendal Nerve
Emotional Aspects of Dealing with PN and Chronic Pain
Constant pain, no diagnosis, or treatment failure usually causes intense frustration, anger, denial, agression, depression, anxiety and other emotions. This receipt of bad news is all part of a perfectly predictable and normal pattern. It is nothing to be ashamed of or feel guilty about. But if it’s never happened to you before, you may not recognize the pattern for… Continue reading Emotional Aspects of Dealing with PN and Chronic Pain
Diagnosis
Overview The sacrum, by virtue of its anatomic location, is a structure that presents itself to the attention of multiple medical specialists. This is why people with chronic pelvic pain will often visit many gynecologists, urologists, imaging specialists, gastroenterologists, neurologists and pain specialists before finding the correct diagnoses. Pudendal neuralgia is a rare condition, and… Continue reading Diagnosis
Pudendal Neuralgia Symptoms
Overview of Symptoms The main symptom of pudendal neuralgia (PN) and pudendal nerve entrapment (PNE) is pain in one or more of the areas innervated by the pudendal nerve or one of its branches. These areas include the rectum, anus, urethra, perineum, and genital area. In women this includes the clitoris, mons pubis, vulva, lower… Continue reading Pudendal Neuralgia Symptoms
Pudendal Neuralgia Frequently Asked Questions 8
Pudendal Neuralgia Frequently Asked Questions 8
The answers to these questions were written by veteran PNE sufferers but we are not doctors. For a fuller and more reliable description of pudendal neuralgia please see the literature and your doctor. As you read the FAQ’s on this page keep in mind that PN and PNE are not used interchangeably since PNE refers… Continue reading Pudendal Neuralgia Frequently Asked Questions 8
Hope for Patients with Pudendal Neuralgia and Pudendal Nerve Entrapment
HOPE is a charitable organization that offers support and information to patients who have pudendal neuropathy (PN), pudendal neuralgia (PN), or pudendal nerve entrapment (PNE). If you have come to this website it is probably because you are in pain or you know someone who is in pain. Our goal is that after coming here… Continue reading Hope for Patients with Pudendal Neuralgia and Pudendal Nerve Entrapment