Rectoscopy

Male pelvic pain, prostatitis, IC
Bladderneck
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Rectoscopy

Post by Bladderneck »

Have u have it done?

It sorta help BM afterwards have u notice?
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Jay
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Re: Rectoscopy

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I would guess that it's possible for a rectoscopy to temporarily improve the ease of bowel movements. In pelvic floor dysfunction, the rectal muscles are usually in spasm, making it difficult to pass anything. The instrument (a kind of endoscope) probably has the unintended benefit of forcing said muscles to stretch out for a bit.
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.