Starting pelvic floor physical therapy

tallorder5793
tallorder5793 Member Posts: 67
in Anal Cancer #1

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.

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  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #2
    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
    nonichol Member Posts: 170
    #3
    Update

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

  • Mebane
    Mebane Member Posts: 2
    #4
    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

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