Want to discuss prolapse bladder or any kind of prolapse
I am looking to discuss prolapse bladder or any kind of prolapse that other ladies have experienced as well. I would also like to comment on incontinence as well. There is a lot to talk about when it comes to prolapse bladder etc and it seems to be a silent epidemic among women. If there are others out there like me, lets talk about it and I have some solutions. I am surviving prolapse bladder without surgery and I have been living with it for over ten years. I wear a support garment that is light and easy weight and fits right under my existing underwear. Don't know what you are doing or wearing, but I would like to hear from you. Thanks.
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Yes @gardeningjunkie, you and I must both have interesting backyards as I hauled what we figured out was over 18000 pounds of rocks in one weekend alone to build some pathways and seating in my backyard. Not to mention I had been doing things like this for years. I also have another hernia (hiatal hernia) which I have had dating back to at least the early 2000s (at least that is when it was first detected). My urogynecologist asked me if I had any other hernias since I had no children. Women who have experienced childbirth are more prone to prolapse so they say. He said either I had tissue that tended to be somewhat elastic or easily weakened, or I had overdone the heavy lifting over time or both. Early on, I was just wanting to know the cause of my prolapse as it seemed to happen overnight and I discovered it while showering..
And everyone, please, ask questions of your doctors. Do not treat them like they should not be questioned. They should welcome patients who want to understand their conditions.
thanks to the all the women who answered my text. all of the advice was sound and to the point. the problem is me. I have a severe anxiety disorder especially when it is body related. that is why I am thinking I don't know if I can go through it or not. I tend to panic at most bodily disorders and discomfort. I think this will be very traumatic for me. I am seeing my dr. on the 25th of march and surgery is scheduled for april 2nd. so I will have to discuss it further with him and ask all my questions at that time. will keep u posted. believe me, I am not shy about asking questions.
I forgot to mention I asked for that procedure because I am older and do not intend to have any sexual activities in the future and it is supposed to be the easiest of the fixes. ggm I think it is know as a vaginectomy.
Hi, @ggm43 - glad to hear the members in this discussion have been helpful to you.
I also wanted to point out you might check out the discussions in the Connect Depression & Anxiety group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/depression-anxiety/
Best of luck as you meet with your doctor and move toward surgery. I trust your doctor will walk with you through any trepidation and anxiety symptoms and provide any needed medical attention to that in this process.
Hi, @mslw - you may also want to check out the Connect Bones, Joints & Muscles group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/arthritis-and-joint-conditions-268850/
Hello, @sulli - I wanted to add my welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sounds understandable you are looking for what might make a difference in your situation. Wondering if you might share a little more background on yours? Do you have a bladder or other prolapse?
I have a vaginal vault prolapse. i'm age 76 and scheduled for surgery april 2, which i'm going to cancel due to severe anxiety disorder.
the procedure to be obliterative which is closing the vaginal canal. do u know of others who have had this and some who still live with the prolapse?? I do kegels everyday but I am stage 3/4. thanks for a reply. ggm
I am looking for anyone who has had previous prolapse surgery with complications of nerve damage where stitch was put!
I also have nerve damage due to nerve entrapment, hard to live with, but no one wants problem patient with previous surgery!
barbnelson. haven't had surgery yet. can u explain what u mean by nerve entrapment and what kind of surgery did u have?