--- In piriformissyndrome@yahoogroups.com, james weber
<redjay25@...> wrote:
>Hello James, my cyst was diagnosed by MRI. I went to pt 3mos. and
was given steroids,which took care of some of the pain. Dr. told me
I would have to have it drained,if it couldn't be drained,it would
have to be cut out. I haven't made any decision. It is very painful
at times. I hope your knee surgery is a success and you get the
relief you need. I can imagine the pain you have. Good luck.

Frances


> Hi, How was the cyst diagnosed ?
> I have a cyst in my knee that I believe is causing me
> sciatic nerve problems. I am having a hard time
> getting anyone to do any surgery, "most people have
> knee cysts" I am told.
> I have been struggling with nerve pain for 6 years
> now. I had surgery in 2004 to remove "vein clusters"
> wrapped around the sciatic nerve near the top of the
> thigh. It was only partially successful but relieved
> the pain somewhat.
> I am getting arthroscopic knee surgery in about 6
> months. The knee surgeon is one of the best in this
> area but cannot give me much hope that the cyst is the
> cause of the problem. I have nothing to lose.
> James.
>
>
> --- coalrun02 <coalrun02@...> wrote:
>
> > Hi all,haven't posted in awhile. I was finally
> > diagnosed with a lumbar
> > cyst pressing on my spine. Had all the symtoms of
> > sciatic,pain in the
> > butt,down the leg into ankle. Have been to physical
> > therpy,was given a
> > lot of steroids. Helped some,but still have pain.
> > Hope everyone can
> > get some relief from their pain.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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