1. Knowledge is power. Educate yourself and be your own advocate because the healthcare system does not give you the support you need when dealing with a chronic illness. Especially if you are a “young” female under the age of 50. 2. Everything is connected. Mind-body-soul. Healing doesn’t mean just taking medication or pain meds […]
What is Interstitial Cystitis and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and how are they related? Interstitial Cystitis (aka IC) is a bladder condition that is characterized by chronic pelvic pain, a frequent and urgent need to urinate (some people can urinate up to 60 times a day), at times there is pain or discomfort when the bladder […]
Thanks for dropping by! My goal for The Happy Pelvis, is to be able to share my story, educate, create awareness, and give support to women who feel alone in their battle with pelvic pain. I hope my brutally honest (there will be some cursing and a lot of pee, poop, period talk) and questionable […]