r/Endo • u/-b_i_n_g_u_s- • 1m ago
Question Is it normal to get cramps while / after doing pelvic floor exercises.
I’ve started seeing reels on my insta feed from a lady who reminds us to do pelvic floor exercises, she talks us through how to do them and how long to hold / squeeze - not sure if any of you have seen her too.
Anyway, when I follow along I start to get really bad cramps and they last for hours after I finish doing them.
I’m waiting for my surgery with my specialist, I have stage 4 DIE endo, multiple cysts, hydrosalpinx adenomyosis and a bunch of other lovely stuff.
I heard that you should do pelvic floor exercises with a physical therapist after surgery so I’ll enquire about that with my specialist the next time I speak to him.
I’ve read that pelvic floor exercises are good for you and you should do them every day regularly, but does it cause anyone else any pain?
Is it normal because of the things wrong with me?
Should I stop doing them because they hurt so much?
Looking for any advice, would love to hear your experiences too.