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Want to discuss prolapse bladder or any kind of prolapse
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kimspr3,
I had been meaning to respond to your post as I also have a spine issue myself. I have scoliosis, stenosis and several other abnormalities. I do not have a lot of pain in my back but do have it severely down my leg in what presents similar to sciatica. I have tried a lot of things and like you have been told that the only fix is what would amount to a very life altering surgery that may or may not help and could possibly make things worse. I also had a stage 4 bladder prolapse before I had the surgery that I have described here many times. I am very glad that I had the prolapse surgery. I had a bunch of tests prior to it and even though I have some nerve issues in my left side/leg and ankle, I did not have any complications from that when I had my surgery. I felt like you that I needed to have my prolapse addressed because it was a surgery that would likely improve my quality of life. Of course there are never any guarantees but indeed the prolapse surgery has allowed me to be much more mobile and active than I would be otherwise. I still have a severe limitation due to my spine but it did not cause any complications when I had my prolapse addressed. Since it seems we have similar issues, I am happy to communicate with you more as you go forward toward your decision. Are you approaching a decision about your surgery soon?
I will be watching for your posts and wishing you the best.
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Gail, thank you. If I don't have the surgery the bladder may move further down and muscles in bowel will become worse. I don't have a choice. Wish I did. My concern for you if you decide to have surgery please be careful. You don't want to wind up like the AA patients. Did you have spine surgery?
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Hello Gail, Very happy it worked for you! I'm afraid though but it is a must I have it done because it also involves the muscles bowel area. Dr. told me they are very weak. I am in pain all the time did it make your back pain worse. I ask because every time I have something done than I have I become worse. Was it hard for you to urinate? I wait and wait nothing happens. I had to give the dr. a urine sample, I could not. Or stop and start. Frustrating. Was that your issue? I have Adhesive Arachnoiditis. Rare disease, cause. Doctor's, Neurosurgeons. Many know about it but will not admit it. I wanted it in August, Husband said September. So Sept. 9 so he can go fishing. Was you surgery for Stenosis a success? Stenosis, I had 2008, that started everything. That Dr. caused me to have Flat Back syndrome. Back does not curve anymore so sitting is painful sit to long. Lots of Lamina removed no fusion. I think we may have similar issues. I had a Pain Pump implanted. The cosplay who makes the pump also give something like a remote control called a Bolus. I'm allow to you use it 7 times a day if I need extra doses. Catheter implanted near the tailbone. Dr. wants to keep me overnight for 1 or 2 nights. He spoke with Pain Management Dr.. they decided it's better to be cautious. So thats the plan. May I ask, can you still drive, stand for long, limitations? Happy you replied. Hope I did not impose asking more personal questions. I wish you the best also. I have not been on line sorry it took so long.