Hiya ladies. I had an appointment for womens physio at my local hospital and I thought it might be helpful to share my experience.
When I got to the appointment I was a bit shocked as they said the first appointment is a "class". I very nearly didnt go in but im glad I did.
Myself and about 10 other ladies with various bladder issues including bladder prolapse and rectocile sat in a circle. the head of womens physio took the class. I will call her "sarah" she was 20 years in the job. straight talking and I'm glad to say not in the least bit patronising.
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What came out of the session was each and every woman there has been suffering in silence and had to fight to get this far. Several had been told by their docs that "it happens with age" to which Sarah said "that's utter rubbish, it makes me so mad".
She asked us all how it affects our lives and
the relief at being able to talk about it was palpable Every woman in that circle is having their life profoundly affected by it. As I know so many ladies on here are . The sense of shame and embarrassment and the feeling that nothing could be done was sad.
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Almost all had been talked down to by unsympathetic doctors.Some of the things the ladies had been told were truly shocking.
I told her of my struggle to get vagifem prescribed and she said "some doctors need a kick up the bum"
She said it's not just something you have to live with. We can do something about it and that's what were here for.
She said pelvic floor exercises are not always the answer depending on your issue but there are lots of things that can be done including retraining the bladder amongst others. But she said it will be tailored to the individual needs in our one to one sessions.
She was so passionate about it. She said I dont promise miracles but I do promise we will work with each and every one of you until we see an improvement.
We had a bit of a laugh. Shared some stories but the loud and clear message was. It's not your " new normal" it is important and it can be improved.
The class was a one off and its individual therapy from now on and guess who I've booked mine with? I've got to wait 2 weeks as shes the head but she seemed knowledgeable about VA so I think its worth it.
I know a few ladies on here who have had physio but Just thought I'd share and if anyone would like to hear how I get on I will update.
Incidentally. She said under new guidelines in my borough all women who might need a bladder/prolapse repair are now being referred first for physio.
I was referred by my gynae. But I believe GPs can also refer.
Best wishes all. TCx
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