Edit 2019: Amazon closed all stores in 2017. Sorry
I have set up an Amazon store to collect together some of the items recommended in this forum over the years.
Please add your suggestions for book or CD or massage implement or whatever to this thread. Thanks!
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Do we need to put a hyperlink to the product or simply list what it is?
Also - upon your review, will you add appropriate products to the Amazon store?
P.S. I think this is a great idea!!
Age: 49 | Onset Age: 43 | Symptoms: Some overactive bladder symptoms | Helped By: Hot Baths, relaxation, a little valium, exercise / weight loss | Worsened By: stress, possibly diet, possibly...(fill in the blank)
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I am considering the purchase of the "Cush Tush" from the Amazon Store. Has anyone out there purchased one of these cushions and which one would you recommend for a 200 lb man?
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2Travelers
Age 67. Had radiation and radium seed treatment for prostate cancer Jan-June, 2007. 4 months after the March 2007 seeding I was diagnosed with non-bacterial prostatitis. Has been very painful and only relief I get is drinking gallons of water. Problem is I need to stay close to bathroom. Got on-line with the forum on Nov 7, 2007. Taking Flomax and saw palmetto supplement for a couple of months but no relief yet. Just ordered book A Headache in the Pelvis. Living in an RV in Yuma,AZ until May 2008 and then will move north to Wyo. and Colo.
2travelers wrote:I am considering the purchase of the "Cush Tush" from the Amazon Store. Has anyone out there purchased one of these cushions and which one would you recommend for a 200 lb man?
Thanks
2Travelers
Hi 2Travelers,
In the product description on Amazon, the manufacturer itself suggests the Firm TushCush for men who weigh 200lbs+. Hope this helps!
I am not a physician. This is not medical advice. Consult your doctor!
Age: 26 Onset Age: 17 Symptoms: Shooting, nerve-like pains throughout the penis, which abruptly hit and leave. Testicular pain, perineum pain, burning/irritative urination, extended pain after ejaculation. Occasionally, some allodynia or ache in the coccyx/sacrum/thigh/buttocks/legs. Diagnosis: Pelvic floor dysfunction, degenerated lumbar disk, and mildly herniated lumbar disk. Helped By: Physical therapy, pain management doctor, hot baths, therapy pool, stretching regimen, breathing exercises, relaxation, distraction. Worsened By: Arousal/ejaculation (worst), constipation, panicking/obsessing, other triggers depend upon current symptoms. Tests/Prior Treatments: Too many antibiotics to count, multiple urine tests (all normal), testicular ultrasound (normal), bladder and renal ultrasound (normal), lumbar and pelvic MRI with and w/o contrast (revealed disk problems), Elavil 25mg (caused retention), Flomax 0.4mg.
Before I buy the Tush Cush, my wife has a 2"x18"x14" hard foam splash board that she uses in the pool. She suggested I cut out a portion for my perineum and see if that works. If it works I won't have to buy the Tush Cush. I'm a little skeptical, but hey, if it works.....will let you know
Thanks again
2Travelers
Age 67. Had radiation and radium seed treatment for prostate cancer Jan-June, 2007. 4 months after the March 2007 seeding I was diagnosed with non-bacterial prostatitis. Has been very painful and only relief I get is drinking gallons of water. Problem is I need to stay close to bathroom. Got on-line with the forum on Nov 7, 2007. Taking Flomax and saw palmetto supplement for a couple of months but no relief yet. Just ordered book A Headache in the Pelvis. Living in an RV in Yuma,AZ until May 2008 and then will move north to Wyo. and Colo.
Just wanted you to know the "splash board" worked perfectly. I cut out a portion similar to what Webslave illustrated in his post. And the price was right.
2travelers
Age 67. Had radiation and radium seed treatment for prostate cancer Jan-June, 2007. 4 months after the March 2007 seeding I was diagnosed with non-bacterial prostatitis. Has been very painful and only relief I get is drinking gallons of water. Problem is I need to stay close to bathroom. Got on-line with the forum on Nov 7, 2007. Taking Flomax and saw palmetto supplement for a couple of months but no relief yet. Just ordered book A Headache in the Pelvis. Living in an RV in Yuma,AZ until May 2008 and then will move north to Wyo. and Colo.
So far I'm taking it with a grain of salt (the authors seem to be rather down on standard medical interventions like drugs, which is not a position I agree with), but I do like the distinction they make between pain and suffering, and, as the authors state, the book addresses "the suffering caused by your pain, not the pain itself."
Age: 36 | Onset Age: 29 (Summer 2005) Main Symptoms (all intermittent): penile/anal/rectal/perineum pain/numbness/tingling/coldness, LUTS, ED | Helped By: duloxetine (Cymbalta), topical benzocaine, occasional benzodiazepines, hot weather, hot baths, understanding friends & family, pushing myself to be more sociable and active, psychotherapy (mostly CBT), diaphragmatic breathing, relaxation, meditation (concentration and mindfulness), adequate sleep | Worsened By: cold weather, stress, inadequate sleep, prolonged sitting or standing in place, walking uphill, heavy exercise, erection/ejaculation (sometimes)
Last But Not Least: I am not a medical/health professional of any kind. This is not medical advice.
I purchased 3 books on Amazon today, mainly aimed at honing my self-treatment skills:
-the latest version of AHIP since my copy is version 2 and I am looking forward to the new additions and diagrams of trigger points.
Based on the summary, the updates should be worth the double investment. Fingers crossed.
-The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment for Pain Relief (Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief) by Clair Davies - this one is on the recommended list
-Trigger Point Self-care Manual: For Pain-free Movement by Donna Finando. This one apparently isn't on the list.
One user had this say: ''Good diagrams to indicate painful areas and the correcting muscles and page numbers at the end of the book. I also have the Trigger point therapy work book by Claire Davies. This book by Donna Finando is not only clearer BUT gives clear instruction (with diagrams) on how to locate the muscles and then how to stretch the muscles. This is very important in my view, if the muscle has been in spasm for a period, it needs to be stretched. Just working on the trigger points is not enough. "
I will let you guys know after I've read through them.
Age: 38 | Onset Age: 27 | Symptoms: scrotal pain, perineal pain, pubic pain, lower abdominal pain, sometimes urgency, | Helped By: sometimes excercising | Worsened By: found no real triggers
The Amy Stein is good. I don't think this is ALL TP's that is way too simple. She has very good discussions in that book. Yes huge chunks are more for women but so is A HEADACHE IN THE PELVIS! Don't miss out both are on kindle and can be read in a weekend.
Age: 32 | Onset Age: 22 | Symptoms: Pain | Helped By: Sleeping, Relaxation, Exercise, Stretching, Tramadol (Bad Flare Only Generally Prefer No Chemistry), Good Diet, Quercetin, Fish Oil | Worsened By: Stress, Too Much Ejaculation, Protection Response
I'm wondering how well the photos of the exercises in Amy's book translate to Kindle. I have the paperback and I like that there are photos of models doing the stretches. Very Helpful!!
Age: 49 | Onset Age: 43 | Symptoms: Some overactive bladder symptoms | Helped By: Hot Baths, relaxation, a little valium, exercise / weight loss | Worsened By: stress, possibly diet, possibly...(fill in the blank)
They are good enough on kindle. The iPad kindle app version is much better than the paperback you can zoom in. The kindle is not as good as paper IMO but it is perfectly visible on the reader I have. The newer kindles I would assume are even better. That is what A HEADACHE IN THE PELVIS misses sketches don't cut it in 2012. I don't have the latest edition so correct me if they have added photograph now. Combine both you have a number of good stretches. But really just google stretching and you will end up seeing them all on sports and fitness sites in even better and full HD video quality. Just have your books ready and compare. I bet most people are botching at least a few of them if just seeing them in a book!
Example on why video is better both books touch on skin rolling and make a total hash of it because it simply does not translate well into words. If you see it done you think oh is that all that is...I use skin rolling I am huge fan of that but I had to see a PT do it to grasp it.
One of us should do stretches properly and upload it to you tube. ;)
Age: 32 | Onset Age: 22 | Symptoms: Pain | Helped By: Sleeping, Relaxation, Exercise, Stretching, Tramadol (Bad Flare Only Generally Prefer No Chemistry), Good Diet, Quercetin, Fish Oil | Worsened By: Stress, Too Much Ejaculation, Protection Response
