September 21st, 2013 12:59 pm

Soula’s PN Weather Update

By |2023-02-17T10:32:01+11:00September 21st, 2013|Categories: About, Blog, Pudendal Neuralgia, The pain|Tags: , , , , |

It's been a while since I posted a personal update but it's probably accurate to say that PN's weather patterns need to be documented seasonally. I mostly have turbulence, like it's sunny one day/stormy the next, or otherwise described as I take two steps forward and about 1.9 steps back. It's incredibly frustrating. So rather than report all the fluctuating details in between, it's best to leave some months go by to really figure out the progress. So now, the months have gone by and I can deliver to you, Soula's PN weather update for September 21, 2013.

September 3rd, 2013 10:12 pm

John Quintner

By |2022-03-21T12:11:32+11:00September 3rd, 2013|Categories: Learn, Professional Resources|Tags: , , , , |

I've made some great friends in cyber space throughout this PN pain journey (and developed quite a library along the way!). One friend I consider a favorite is John Quintner. He's one of my most reliable sources when I need an honest opinion. We bump into each other over two main mutual 'interests': the (primitive) WorkCover assessment methods, and pain definitions. John doesn't just know what he's talking about, he's upfront, honest and calls it how he sees it. And when someone has these credentials, I'm all ears, not to mention I become much wiser!

September 3rd, 2013 8:03 pm

$6 Billion woman and the $600 Million Girl

By |2023-01-24T16:12:32+11:00September 3rd, 2013|Categories: Learn, Professional Resources, Workcover|Tags: , , , , |

the PELVIC PAIN report “Pelvic pain, while common, is often a hidden burden to the lives of many women. With emerging national and international knowledge about pain and the heavy toll it [...]

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.

October 23rd, 2012 10:28 am

Back to life

By |2023-01-24T16:12:34+11:00October 23rd, 2012|Categories: About, Creativity, Living, The pain, Workcover|Tags: , , , , , , , |

...please gear up with me, imagine the drum rolls and the biggest mountain you can imagine with me standing on the tippy top yelling because this IS real, IT'S true, IT'S official: I'M BACK AT WORK!!!!!!!" No, I've not overdosed on my medication and the stress of a chronic pain issue has not damaged me enough to be hallucinating.., I. AM (wiggling heaps but all the same). SITTING. IN. A (very nice ergonomic). CHAIR. TYPING. THIS. POST!!!!

September 4th, 2012 11:40 am

Naomi Wolf’s enjoyment sex nerve needed repair

By |2017-12-11T09:42:20+11:00September 4th, 2012|Categories: About, Pudendal Neuralgia|Tags: , , , |

(Excerpt from the Daily Mail's newspaper) Feminist Naomi Wolf finds enjoyment in sex again after her nerve 'wiring' is repaired by surgeon • Author felt something different was happening after sex • 'I felt I was losing somehow, what made me a woman' • Doctor found she had been born with mild spina bifida

January 23rd, 2012 10:01 am

Glossary

By |2017-12-09T15:11:47+11:00January 23rd, 2012|Categories: Learn, Personal resources|Tags: |

avulsion The forcible tearing away of a body part by trauma or surgery chronic A chronic condition is continuous or persistent over an extended period of time. A chronic condition is one [...]

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