Posts by Laura Young50

Keith Chavez2 said:Hey.

I'm looking to connect with anyone dealing with PNa.

I can't seem to reach the regulars here... Laura Young50, Jack Ward12, etc.

Shoot me a DM if you're interested.

Are you actually Fiko?

restlessbadger2 said:Laura Young50, how are you holding up? Did those blockers work out, or did you end up going under the knife?

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Looking back at that first post by Lorena, honestly, it reads like it was written by Dr. Smith himself. 🙂

The guy is highly regarded in his field... specifically when it comes to bowel surgeries for people dealing with Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, and similar issues. But it looks like he bit off more than he could chew when he jumped headfirst into trying to fix PNa using these local methods.

So, don't just dive in. Think a hundred times before deciding which surgeon to trust, because that choice dictates the rest of your life.

Please get in touch. I sent my cell number over to you, Laura Young50.

redotter95 said:Jack Ward12, I am genuinely sorry things turned out this way after your surgery. Honestly, I’ve read too many horror stories from people with pudendal neuralgia where surgery just made everything worse. Some of them even went to the top-tier medical centers in the world and still ended up in a bad spot. It feels like there aren't enough specialists in America who actually grasp this specific issue. You get doctors claiming they're experts, but we're really just guinea pigs to them. Good luck with the recovery. I truly hope you find some relief soon.

I don't get why you feel that way. Do you have actual experience with that, or are you still dealing with the same symptoms we're talking about? I saw Dr. Astman myself, and the nerve block I got left me feeling way better than before. I'm headed back for another one in a month, and if that doesn't work, then I'll look at surgery. There isn't much choice; you can't live a normal life like this. And yeah, it's true that nobody in America seems to know what they're doing with this. I've been through countless doctors and none of them had a clue about this type of illness. Sadly.

Jack Ward12 said:I’d love to hear from any other patients out there who have gone through this surgery...

Hey there.
I've been dealing with this for a year now. I've bounced between specialists and endured endless tests before finally getting diagnosed with pudendal neuralgia. I even tried calling this woman who supposedly had a successful surgery with Dr. Kovacevic, but I couldn't get a hold of her at all. I actually went to see Dr. Kovacevic myself, and honestly? He didn't impress me one bit. After waiting forever in the lobby, he just brushed me off. I was debating whether to pull the trigger on surgery with him, but after reading your post, I'm officially out. I'd really appreciate it if anyone could reach out—we're a small group, but we need to talk. In America, it feels like doctors don't have the expertise or even the interest to deal with our specific issues. Thanks a lot. If you're up for chatting, let me know. Cheers.