by Glenn Cameron RMT, CCIP Registered massage Therapist, Board Certified Chronic Intractable Pain & Neuropathy Pudendal Neuralgia (PN) seems to be difficult to resolve today, leaving many to believe they must live with the condition on a permanent basis. This is due, in part, to a potentially incomplete diagnostic process and incomplete treatment strategy, focusing on… Continue reading Massage Therapy
Category: Treatment Options
“Sometimes there is no perfect answer/ideal solution to life’s problems and we just have to make the best decisions we can after thinking things through.” ~ Alan, pudendal neuralgia patient
Medication Management
Medication Treatment Options for those with Pudendal Neuralgia When starting a new medication, it is important to have close contact with your doctor. There are no comprehensive studies on utilizing these medications with pudendal neuralgia. Most neuropathic pain studies are conducted on those with diabetic neuropathies, trigeminal neuralgia and other neuropathies like post herpetic neuralgia. While… Continue reading Medication Management
Neuro modulation
PN Decompression Surgery
Pudendal nerve decompression surgery is an option that is usually considered after more conservative therapies such as lifestyle changes, pelvic floor physical therapy, and nerve blocks have not proven to be successful. In the published literature PNE surgery can achieve a success rate of anywhere from 60% to 85% but success does not necessarily mean a… Continue reading PN Decompression Surgery
Physical Therapy
See Article Thoughts on Physical Therapy Physical therapy can be extremely important in treating pudendal neuralgia. The difficult part is trying to find a physical therapist who has knowledge and experience treating patients with pudendal neuropathy. For PNE patients, one thing to avoid with physical therapy is kegal exercises. With kegals, you work on strengthening… Continue reading Physical Therapy