Question 1

levator ani spasms in women common?

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Yes.: They will occur with orgasm, but there occurrence otherwise can cause pain.  If this is the case in women, then a visit to a urologist or ob/gyn doc can be essential.

Question 2

wake up at night with spasmic pain in the anus @ night every few monthslasting few  mins, earlier relief when bending. m,31,healthy,levator syndr?!

Accepted Answer

Several things: The first is to have a sigmoid or colonoscopy. Magnesium 200-400 mg before bedtime would be good to try as it relaxes muscles. I have had success with a digital exam  working on relaxing the muscles in the area. The other is called Neural Therapy or nerve blocks to the sacral plexus.

Question 3

i think i have levator ani syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Called proctalgia : Fugax or levator spasm. Often severe enough to wake from sleep, more common in women. Getting up and walking around for a few minutes, warm tub soak or even a fleet enema, (sodium bisphosphate) changes the anatomy enough to relieve the spasm. Often disappears as abruptly as it came on. No good treatment except as above.

Question 4

what do you know re levator ani syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Called proctalgia : Fugax or levator spasm. Often severe enough to wake from sleep, more common in women. Getting up and walking around for a few minutes, warm tub soak or even a fleet enema, (sodium bisphosphate) changes the anatomy enough to relieve the spasm. Often disappears as abruptly as it came on. No good treatment except as above.

Question 5

what do you do about levator ani syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Called proctalgia : Fugax or levator spasm. Often severe enough to wake from sleep, more common in women. Getting up and walking around for a few minutes, warm tub soak or even a fleet enema, (sodium bisphosphate) changes the anatomy enough to relieve the spasm. Often disappears as abruptly as it came on. No good treatment except as above.

Question 6

i may have levator ani syndrome. what are the tests that need to be done?

Accepted Answer

A thorough history: And digital rectal exam, with the examiner gently tugging on the levator muscles can replicate the pain and suggest the diagnosis. Other causes of your symptoms should be ruled out as well by your doctor.

Question 7

can pain from the levator scapula also cause arm pain ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly related: Pain in the levator scapulae and arm can both be related to an overuse syndrome, postural issues (like carrying a heavy backpack or purse only on the right side daily) or both can be caused by a cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve in the neck).  If your symptoms warrant, you should see a physician (orthopaedic surgeon or physical medicine ; rehab doc)  for evaluation.

Question 8

i am a cyclist and have been dignosed with levator ani syndrome. 
is there a way to cycle without agravating the symtoms?

Accepted Answer

Diltiazem ointment?: Levator ani syndrome is a chronic spasm of the levator ani muscles that might be relieved by a 0.2% Diltiazem ointment like we would use for the spasm associated with an anal fissure.
If you are not a racer you could try riding a recumbent that would place very different stresses on the perineum.

Question 9

how are proctalgia fugax and levator ani syndrome different?

Accepted Answer

Time: Both are spasms of the levator ani muscles.  The difference is largely semantic related to timing and  duration of the pain.

Question 10

can you tell me things to keep in mind about levator ani syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Rectal pain: Pain totally unrelated to stooling is likely to be associated to levator ani syndrome, characterized by painful episodes of short duration 20-30 minutes, usually at night and can be relieved by walking and warm baths. Also avoid constipation.

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