Marc,
The reference in your MRI to the thickened left pudendal nerve seems to be consistent with the left sided pain you are experiencing. I guess the big question is where do you go from here? Have you discussed pudendal nerve blocks with Prof. V?
New Member grateful to HOPE
Re: New Member grateful to HOPE
Athlete until pain started in 2001. Diagnosed with PN in Nov. 2010. Probable cause: 3 difficult labors, 5 pelvic surgeries for endometriosis, and undiagnosed hip injuries. 60% better after 3 rounds of shockwave therapy in Cornwall, Ontario (Dec - Feb/12). 99% better after bilateral hip scopes for FAI and labral tears (April and July/12). Pelvic pain life coach Lorraine Faendrich helped me overcome the mind/body connection to chronic pain: http://www.radiantlifedesign.com
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Hi Lernica,
The Prof. was in no hurry to do the PN release operation and has recommended a second attempt at the nerve block which I will do in November. It was pretty clear he felt it was a last resort option and not something you rush into.
As my pain is not very bad I am in no hurry to do the operation. If the nerve blocks don't work I think I will go down the pain management path. I might change my mind if the pain gets worse but I feel it has levelled out over the last 12 months since I have change my lifestyle so I am sitting as little as possible.
Marc
The Prof. was in no hurry to do the PN release operation and has recommended a second attempt at the nerve block which I will do in November. It was pretty clear he felt it was a last resort option and not something you rush into.
As my pain is not very bad I am in no hurry to do the operation. If the nerve blocks don't work I think I will go down the pain management path. I might change my mind if the pain gets worse but I feel it has levelled out over the last 12 months since I have change my lifestyle so I am sitting as little as possible.
Marc
Re: New Member grateful to HOPE
Marc,
Sounds like a good plan. Please keep us posted!
Lernica
Sounds like a good plan. Please keep us posted!
Lernica
Athlete until pain started in 2001. Diagnosed with PN in Nov. 2010. Probable cause: 3 difficult labors, 5 pelvic surgeries for endometriosis, and undiagnosed hip injuries. 60% better after 3 rounds of shockwave therapy in Cornwall, Ontario (Dec - Feb/12). 99% better after bilateral hip scopes for FAI and labral tears (April and July/12). Pelvic pain life coach Lorraine Faendrich helped me overcome the mind/body connection to chronic pain: http://www.radiantlifedesign.com