Testimonials
During the summer of 2004, I experienced a sudden onset of pain. Pain that I thought surely must be a severe urinary tract infection. Tests showed no infection present, and that was the beginning of visits to countless numbers of doctors and a 1.5 year search for the cause and relief of the pain. Eventually I was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis – but this was a diagnosis by exclusion. I was on medication and a strict diet – and the pain eventually lessened. After 2 years, I weaned myself of the meds, but continued to watch what I was eating. During the month of May, 2009, the same type of intense pain suddenly returned. Again, tests showed no urinary tract infection. I became distraught thinking about the road ahead of me. A stroke of luck led me to Women First Rehabilitation’s website. During my first visit, for the first time ever, I felt as if someone (Dr. Sara Bolden) was truly interested in me and what I was experiencing. Dr. Bolden is the most sincere, compassionate, and knowledgeable person I have ever met in regards to women and women’s health. I am 63, and can’t believe the things she taught me about my body. I recall my first visit ending with me saying, “Hope is a wonderful thing.” That hope of living pain free and having my life back became a reality! I no longer go for treatment, but just knowing Sara is there if I ever need her is a true blessing.
I cannot thank Dr. Bolden with Women First Rehabilitation enough for the amazing transformation in my health and my attitude. I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis almost 3 years ago and lived with constant pelvic floor and bladder pain. My symptoms were just barely managed by expensive medications and costly visits to the urologist. I just accepted that my life was always going to be that way. Fortunately, I found my way to Dr.Bolden's practice, and I cannot believe the difference she's made in my life. Every step of the way, Dr. Bolden was caring, passionate, and taught me so much about my own body. All of her advice was helpful and her insights all turned out to be correct. After just 6 physical therapy sessions (and as long as I'm compliant with my exercises), the changes have been incredible. I have been able to stop 3 of my medications. I haven't had to take pain medication for an intersititial cystitis "flare" in months when it used to be several times a week. I've been able to incorporate more foods back into my diet which before would have caused a "flare". Intercourse with my husband is no longer painful. I feel like the old me again!
Just a note to express my gratitude to you for the relief of pain that I now have when my husband and I engage in intercourse. At first, I was skeptical as to how a women's health physical therapy doctor could help me with this problem. I had for many years discussed this pain with my ob/gyn and there never seemed to be lasting relief available. Thank you for taking the time to educate me on what my pelvic floor muscles were doing and how scar tissue, from three C-sections, played into my pain. I have also noticed that I am able to have a bowel movement daily which in the past was sometimes weekly. Additionally, my urinary incontinence has completely resolved. Again, I want to thank you for helping me so much!
"I was told the pain was all in my head. I am so amazed at how good I feel! I never thought I could get lasting relief."
"Dr. Bolden is attentive and thorough. She really takes time to listen to her patients and educate them on what's going on."
"I wish I had come to you sooner!"
