by Talesofmytail » 03 Jan 2019, 11:47
Hey Sue! I go to PT 1x a week for 8 weeks. My CRS originally wanted me going 2x a week for 4 weeks, but my physical therapist changed it after our first appointment. It was really helpful for me because prior to, when I was in the midst of a spasm, I couldn't do anything but wait for it to pass. Now I can at least be proactive by focusing on relaxing the muscles which really does shorten the duration of the spasm and eventually made it so I barely have any at all. The relaxation of the muscles can be done without anyone knowing, so it's made it possible for me to go out in public without feeling afraid I might have a spasm and freak out in front of people. My therapist also taught me exercises to do every morning that keep the surrounding muscles loose and has also helped.
Began suffering: 9/6/18
Dx'd with fissure: 9/27/18
Began diltiazem & Miralax: 9/27/18
Began physical therapy: 10/26/18
Acupuncture: 12/08 - 12/22/18
Began nifedapine: 12/29/18
Dx'd with small, superficial abscess, started Cipro & Flagyl: 1/2/19