July 3rd, 2013 4:44 pm

National Pain Week 2013

By |2015-04-23T21:31:48+10:00July 3rd, 2013|Categories: Help, Professional|

(excerpt from ...chronicpainaustralia.org.au) Australia's THIRD National Pain Week. People in pain a national health priority! This year we are also building on the petition started last year. Pharmacies and Libraries will have [...]

June 10th, 2013 10:34 am

How do I know if I have PN or PNE?

By |2017-12-11T09:42:18+11:00June 10th, 2013|Categories: About, Help, Learn, Professional, Professional Resources, Pudendal Neuralgia|Tags: , , , , |

Before I get into PN versus PNE, I want to first give you a brief explanation of the physiology of the pudendal nerve and the diagnosis of PN. The pudendal nerve is a large nerve that arises from the S2, S3, and S4 nerve roots in the sacrum, and divides into three branches—the inferior rectal nerve, the perineal branch, and the dorsal clitoral/penile branch. The nerve travels a tortuous course through the pelvis to innervate: • the majority of the pelvic floor muscles, • the perineum, • the perianal area, • the distal third of the urethra • part of the anal canal • the skin of the vulva, the clitoris, portions of the labia in women, • and the penis and scrotum in men. The pudendal nerve travels a torturous course through the pelvis. Patients with PN can have tingling, stabbing, and/or shooting pain anywhere in the territory of the nerve. Symptoms include vulvar or penile pain, perineal pain, anal pain, clitoral pain, and pain at the ischial tuberosities as well as pain with bowel movements, urination, and orgasm.

April 20th, 2012 3:01 pm

The Pudendal Neuralgia Masters and Their Support for my Website

By |2017-12-11T11:00:40+11:00April 20th, 2012|Categories: Help, Professional|Tags: , |

I can't adequately define the moment I was diagnosed, it's just too difficult to explain the 4.5 year scattered hunt that ended with a few seconds and just two words! Empathy and understanding however, are two words that do explain what I felt when seeking approval to use the research and names of the Pudendal Neuralgia Masters (as I like to call these specialists). Honestly, if words, thoughts and care from complete strangers could heal me I would have been healed twice over by now. These Masters really touched my heart (unfortunately not my stubborn pudendal nerve, but all in good time!). I wanted to share these comments, especially for anyone suffering with Pudendal Neuralgia as I feel its important that we all know who these incredible human beings are and that they are endlessly working towards our cure and international awareness every day. The other important thing is to know where they are.

January 31st, 2012 10:04 pm

Chronic Pain Australia

By |2017-12-11T09:42:21+11:00January 31st, 2012|Categories: Help, Learn, Professional, Professional Resources|Tags: |

We are dedicated to reducing the social and other barriers to living with chronic pain.We are a group of people who are tired of the way things are for people in pain. You may be feeling quite isolated and 'over it' and feel that no one really understands your experience. You might even feel that people don't believe you. Many people tell us about these experiences. Don't despair, you aren't crazy! And you aren't on your own either. Over the years many volunteers have strengthened us so that we can work towards greater community understanding about chronic pain...

January 17th, 2012 2:40 am

Chronic Pelvic Pain Clinic at the Women’s

By |2017-12-12T15:11:39+11:00January 17th, 2012|Categories: Help, Professional|Tags: |

The clinic offers an alternative approach for women who have tried other treatment options but still have a high level of pain. The staff in the clinic come from a range of health professions. Together we will work with you to explore the range of possible causes for your pain and to offer ways to treat or to help you manage your pain. There is good evidence to suggest that this approach to chronic pain is beneficial. Our aim is to work with you to increase your quality of life.

November 30th, 2011 4:03 am

Jacques Beco M.D

By |2017-12-11T10:04:30+11:00November 30th, 2011|Categories: Help, Professional|Tags: , , |

Dr. Jacques Beco is a perineologist that is located in Verviers, Belgium. Dr. Beco specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of pudendal neuropathies (pain, urinary and incontinences).

November 24th, 2011 6:33 am

Women’s Health and Research Institute of Australia (WHRIA)

By |2017-12-11T09:30:20+11:00November 24th, 2011|Categories: Help, Learn, Professional, Professional Resources|Tags: , |

Your symptoms & history indicate that the nerve in the pelvis, the pudendal nerve, may be responsible for all or some of your pain and other symptoms. The pudendal nerve runs from the lower back, then passes between 2 ligaments, then runs along the top of the pelvic floor muscles, then through to the base of the pelvis the pelvis and out to the perineum. Adjacent to the ligaments are muscles: the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) at the front and the obturator and piriformis at the back.

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