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Has Anyone Tried Relacore?
Again, go see a PT, specifically a pelvic floor PT that specializes in core and pelvic floor issues. Good Luck, J. W. MPH Maternal and Child Health Educator ...
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- It is great that you worked hard and got your wedding body back. You have 2 babies, please don't spend money on what will end up doing nothing for you and possibly tak...
- The other day on the show The Doctors the Plastic Surgeon talked about what you can do for a poochy belly after baby. He addressed over the counter pills and creams. ...
- I tried relacore a few years ago, not for weightloss but for the cortisol reduction, stress etc. It did nothing for me. I wouldn't recommend it. It is possible to d...
HELP... My Bladder Is Falling Out!
There's a book called Lose Your Mommy Tummy by Julie Tupler that addresses all those issues you can get when your pelvic floor muscles have been weakened by ...
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- Angie, I have been there and it is a scary but surgery is the only way to correct this problem. I had to have 3 procedures at one time, the cystocele, a rectocele a...
- I have not had this problem but I would seriously consider switching OB's if mine made me wait 2 weeks to see him/her in that condition... Good luck and I wish you ...
- It is usually a simple surgery. I have had a couple of friends have the same problem. The dr goes in vaginally and puts a sling in to hold up your bladder. My mom ha...
Bladder Issue for Mom
Aug 31, 2009 ... Seriously It will srengthen all the muscles of your pelvic floor It may or may not completely solve the problem but it is free & good for ...
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- Oh S., we sooo know what you mean!!! First of all, yes it's normal, do we have to live with it??? Maybe not. There are lots of treatments out there in our day and age...
- talk to your obgyn if you arnt comfortable talking to a male about it then find a female gyno. im kind of surprised that you arent comfortable with your doctor. you ne...
- I had surgery years ago. My bladder had dropped and things just got worse as time went on. I went to an urologist and he did surgery and it has been many years since a...
26 Wks Pregnant, Need Sciatica Help!!
One involves setting your pelvic floor muscles before doing a simple hip tilt. Setting your floor muscles are the "keegle" that you do during pregnancy ...
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- I'm so sorry, I had sciatica with all 3 of my pregnancies and the last one was horrible. I finally found 2 things that if I did every day I could walk without pain. I...
- Find a good chiropractor. They are worth their weight in gold Nd help so much with the mobility in pregnancy. Then if you can also find a lmt that specializes in prena...
- Hi R., I had it really bad too with my son..same deal, couldn't walk, (or walked like a grandma!), my leg gave out randomly, etc. For temporary relief, try down dog y...
Need Help with Sciatic Nerve Pain During Pregnancy - PT or Chiropractor?
Get with a PT who is trained with pregnant moms and focuses on the abdominal area and pelvic floor. I think there is one in Mckinney. ...
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- I would recommend going to a P.T. ASAP and they can give you exercises and mobilize your hips or sacrum in the correct position to get pressure off your sciatic nerve.
- I highly recommend Trinity Wellness Center in Highland Village. They helped me immensely with lower back pain throughout my pregnancy.
- Hi B., I am a personal trainer and have worked with this problem with some of my clients. Either professional should be able to show you some stretches to do that wi...
Mons Pubis Pain (Maybe Tmi)
I had it with my second pregnancy and the doc referred to it as pelvic floor pain or some sort of ligament pain (can't remember what exactly, ...
Advice on Cystocele/rectocele/uterine Prolapse Repair
I am a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor issues. This is a tough surgery with lengthy recovery. There is pain and weakness post surgery ...
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- I am not familiar with this surgery you are considering but I am still recovering from my second c-section which got badly infected. My daughter is just over a month ...
- Hi D., I'm on the same boat at you actually. I'm seeing a specialist monday but my gynocologist already informed me I'd need to have all repairs done abdominally as ...
- Hi D., I'm sorry that you need to go through surgery. I would suggest going for a 2nd surgical opinion, preferably with a surgeon who is known for favoring the trans...
Lower Back Pain, Abdominal Pain During BM Especially During Periods
Oct 16, 2009 ... I've been diagnosed with Pelvic Floor/Uterine Wall Dysfunction. That basically means I have muscle spasms in both of these areas. ...
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- Has anyone looked into the possibility of scar tissue causing the problems? Best wishes, J.
- C.: I have had endometriosis for many years and the symptoms you stated you are having are very familiar to me hence the reason I started asking questions. I found ...
- Try a good probiotic to help get things moving. I have IBS-D and had luck with Align. It is supposed to be effective for all kinds of IBS sufferers. Took a couple we...
Ineffective Epidural for 1St Baby; OK with 2Nd?
An episiotomy increases your risk of future pelvic floor problems as well as pain and healing time being increased (studies have shown). ...
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- A lot depends on the anesthesiologist. Also, many women find a combination spinal/epidural to be more effective, so I would ask if that is something that is available...
- Hi A., my first epidural was great,didn't feel a thing, they thought it slipped,but didn't. The second didn't work at all, and Nurse from hell didn't wanted to call...
- I basically had the same delivery as you did with my first. I was hoping it was just the anesthesiologist, but I don't think it was now. With my second, I had the sa...
Pilates DVD Recommendations
However, I have used a rebounder (small trampoline) and found that I've been very successful in strengthening my pelvic floor muscles. I have three children ...
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- Hi K., I don't know of any specific Pilates DVDs, but I have an awesome Yoga video that you can buy at Target. It's by Lamaze, Yoga for Your Pregnancy. It has a brown...
- I am a certified Pilates instructor. The reason why your midwife recommended Pilates is that when done correctly the PC and transverse abdominal muscles are engaged. I...
- There are actually alot of exercise dvd's out that you can do while you are pregnant. One is Pilates During Pregnancy, you can find it one Amazon.com for about $20. ...
