I am having surgery tomorrow and it has not been suggested so far.
Pre-op decompression surgery
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Last edited by eraser on Thu Jun 25, 2026 2:49 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Good luck!
PGAD began 2010. Left vulva deep pain&arousal. Lower left ab pain/tugging.
2020 PFPT failed.
2023: Prolapse surgery, More PT.
2024: Trigger point injections helped to some extent.
2025: Dry needling helps! Inconclusive nerve blocks. Potter MRI shows pelvic varices but no nerve entrapments.
2026: Trying Venixxa supplement for vein health and it seems to be helping my PGAD! Also doing a trial of Zepbound (tirzepatide) to see if it helps my PGAD.
2020 PFPT failed.
2023: Prolapse surgery, More PT.
2024: Trigger point injections helped to some extent.
2025: Dry needling helps! Inconclusive nerve blocks. Potter MRI shows pelvic varices but no nerve entrapments.
2026: Trying Venixxa supplement for vein health and it seems to be helping my PGAD! Also doing a trial of Zepbound (tirzepatide) to see if it helps my PGAD.
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Hey Eraser,
I'm thinking about you and saying some prayers for you today. Hope everything goes well and you get a great life back soon!
Violet
I'm thinking about you and saying some prayers for you today. Hope everything goes well and you get a great life back soon!
Violet
PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.
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Thank you, very trueCarnation wrote: ↑Wed Jun 24, 2026 1:31 amHello eraser,
It’s been a long painful road Good Luck !!!
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Many thanks, Dr Bollens and team were very professional. He confirmed compression in Alcocks canal as I suspected. I feel as though I am already showing signs of improvement straight after surgery, so fingers crossed it doesn’t re-entrap. Pain levels already starting to fluctuate faster than expected. What a journey to get here.
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Hey Erasereraser wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2026 3:06 pmMany thanks, Dr Bollens and team were very professional. He confirmed compression in Alcocks canal as I suspected. I feel as though I am already showing signs of improvement straight after surgery, so fingers crossed it doesn’t re-entrap. Pain levels already starting to fluctuate faster than expected. What a journey to get here.
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Thank you, once I have made it back home it will be easier to rest.Carnation wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2026 5:41 pmHey Erasereraser wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2026 3:06 pmMany thanks, Dr Bollens and team were very professional. He confirmed compression in Alcocks canal as I suspected. I feel as though I am already showing signs of improvement straight after surgery, so fingers crossed it doesn’t re-entrap. Pain levels already starting to fluctuate faster than expected. What a journey to get here.Great fantastic news take care of yourself and take it easy while you recover
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Glad to hear the procedure went well. Please take it easy and remember it can take time to heal. Hopefully you will be one of the lucky ones who heals quickly!
PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.