Advice for my mother

Cool, okay so I'm older than you. Have you found a Dr.? I can def. recommend a PT. There are only two in the metro area that speciailize in V. She is in Decatur. The other one I think is in Alpharetta. I used to keep my horse is Palmetto.

Ok I haven't found anyone who specializes in V. I'm seeing a Gyn and I know more than him. That information would be great. I'm just tired of taking all the pills.

My gyn doesn't specialize in V but she does know about it and the meds usually given. But the PT does specialize in it. Have you determined that yours might be pelvic floor dysfunction? My PT is Laura Higgins and Decatur Hand and Physical Therapy 404-296-8512. I needed a referrel for ins. to help pay, don't know what your situation is. What meds are you on? Did you write your story on here? If not, care to share. Did you want my gyn name also. I do suggest a female gyn, they seem to have much more empathy with us than men do. I've had good gyns who are male and female but I truly believe a good female beats a good male any day because they can identify with us, but the trick here is to get a good one:) Before I went to mine I was seeing a male gyn with many years experience who actually, finally answered yes to my question?". I had to actually find it myself on the internet after weeks of his "treating" me for infection, hormones, etc. Then his only answer was Estrace cream and SHOTs in my twott that he even admitted only works 1/2 the time! No thank you.

I think I did share, but I don't mind doing it here. I was diagnosed with V in 2005 by a urologist. Since then I've been on every drug I think they make. Currently I am on gabapentin 1200mg, effexor 150mg, and lidocaine ointment 5%. It is unprovoked and I want to cry as I'm writing this. My GYN thinks it came from the instruments used for my vaginal hysterectomy in 2001. I've had no shots no mention of pt and no mention of surgery. I can see and feel scar tissue on the left side of the vestibule and that is where my pain radiates from. Everything hurts back and legs included.

Oh and I have IBS which keeps me constipated which has caused thrombosed hemorroids. I am a big body of ailments and I see no relief any time soon.

I'm going to see a new gyn next month. Female. Maybe she will be able to help me.