Hi Mari,
Thanks for the update. That's good to hear that your symptoms have eased up some. I hope the symptom relief lasts permanently.
It's tricky to get medications adjusted to what works best, so I wish you luck getting that worked out.
Violet
my experience with vaginal trigger point injections for PGAD and pain
Re: my experience with vaginal trigger point injections
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.
Re: my experience with vaginal trigger point injections
It seemed so good, it's hard to see you at the baseline again. Keep pushing forward
Re: my experience with vaginal trigger point injections
I know. It's sad that I had to keep my expectations very very low so I could appreciate any improvement, however small. But I am glad that I finally reached out to this doctor, as it had been some years since I've been willing to explore any new treatments for fear of making my symptoms even worse. This fall I am going to look into having pudendal and ilioinguinal nerve blocks done, for diagnostic purposes.
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.