Thank You Mary, I did not use it(parafon) that much yet, it is advised to me by
a doctor; probably because I stop using all the medicines I am given anyway, as
I will do with this one. You are right if I rest properly I do not need
medication I just take painkillers when I go out and stand and walk for couple
of hours. I am not very good at resting even when I stay at home. I even tire
myself more when I am at home then going out, maybe I need a little bit
sedation!

Sorry for the article it has been updated and does not mention "restless foot
syndrome" anymore, but the one I have printed last year says restless foot
syndrome maybe related to priformis syndrome. I gave my file to the doctor.
Anyway the other web site I sent you mentions it as well. I copied the relative
part for you.

http://www.spyhunter007.com/spy_medical_records3.htm

Piriformis Syndrome: Sciatica, and Back Pain.

Located deep in the hip underneath the Glutes are the 'Deep Six' lateral
rotators
of the leg; Gemellus Superior and Inferior, Obturator Internus and Externus,
Quadratus
Femoris, and last but not least, the (Piriformis). The Deep Six not only
rotate and
stabilize the legs, they also play an important role in pelvic balance. If one
hip
is tight then the pelvis will be pulled to the side and rotated causing an
imbalance
in the lower back. If both hips are tight then pelvic movement becomes
restricted and
the lower back has to contend with the torsion created. Triggerpoints in the
Deep Six
can refer pain into the legs and pelvis and can contribute to other dysfunction
such
as 'Restless Leg Syndrome'. One leg or both will usually be rotated outwards
and the
joint compressed contributing significantly to arthritic hip joints as well as
problems
with the knees and ankles.

My osteopath found out my left pelvis was more to the front compared to the
right one. When I lie down flat my right leg and knee was touching the surface
of the PT bed and my left leg was a bit higher leaving some space. (more visible
comparing the space under the knee joints). He manipulated my head and neck and
then it was even ! In the beginning as all the others; he had said your pelvis
is aligned (checking it standing and walking). He is the best doctor in
manipulation I met up to now, he also tells me not to take any medicine and rest
properly as you suggest and says after botox is gone he will get better response
from my piriformis therefore I am waiting. I am afraid that after a long term
chronic pain sciatica is harmed some way.

Nilgün




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