Starting pelvic floor physical therapy

tallorder5793

Since radiation ended in April 2015, I have been suffering from IBS and a painful anal ulcer- which makes bowel movements painful. Ulcer is somehow different from more commonly known anal fissure. Anyway, I've found some measure of relief through low-FODMAP diet and pills -- including pro-biotic w. digestive enzymes, zantac, gabapentin, celebrex, colace, and (occasionally) morphine. Still, despite it all, bowel movements can be uncomfortable. 

Visiting with my local oncologist recently, I was introduced to a new physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor conditions. She thinks she can help me and my condition. I think I scare everyone off b/c I am stage 4- but for anyone interested, I will post an update down the line. Just in case this is useful to others going through similar GI distress.

mp327

tallorder5793

I'm glad you are getting some help and I hope you'll keep us posted.  Any information you can provide is bound to be helpful to others--thank you!

Martha

nonichol

Update

Yes, please post updates. It could be valuable info for others! Hang in there.

Mebane

Pelvic floor pt

Tall order5793

it was hard to find a physical therapist who knew about loss of pelvic floor muscles but she has worked wonders for me. Found out about this from HPV and Anal Cancer foundation great resource. I was shocked at how quickly I lost core muscle strength.

So sorry you have had such a rough time.  Hang in there and let us know how it goes with new therapist