James -- Thanks for the email. I agree about pain while sitting. But for
me, doesn't matter if I sit, stand- pain at all times. My only fairly
comfortable position is lying on my right side with pillow between legs and
an ice pack!

I have had three blood clots in my left leg, so I know what you mean. Had
them on same side as the troublesome periformis is on -- that's basically
why I'm afraid to do the surgery. Haven't had one in 15 yrs. but docs still
take precautions. For example, had knee surgery, on left side also, and
they had to give me special meds to keep the blood thinner. Guess I'm just
too scared. I would rather try the hypnotherapy for pain control and then
possibly this Duragesic patch for pain relief.



----- Original Message -----
From: "james weber" <redjay25@...>
To: <piriformissyndrome@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2003 7:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Piriformis syndrome] Anyone using Duragesic patch for PS?


> Hi Maureen. I have decided to have surgery because
> nothing else has worked to relieve the pain I
> experience whenever I sit. I had a blood clot in my
> right leg in 97 and always thought the pain was due to
> that but the doctors tell me it is not. I am not
> totally convinced. I cannot drive for more than half
> an hour and getting on a plane is out of the question.
> The burning in my leg gets so bad sometimes after
> sitting that I have to lay on my stomach until the
> pain subsides. I cannot visit my family in the U.K as
> I cannot get on plane and fly from Canada where I
> live. Surgery is a dicey alternative but I am prepared
> to take the chance. James.
>
> --- maureen clark <amclark@...> wrote:
> > James -- Thanks for the email. I now use Lidoderm.
> > It helps some, but not
> > enough for sure. I've tried every med imaginable
> > for many many years.
> > Neuro wants to put me on something much stronger, as
> > I am in pain 24/7 now.
> > Yes, I 've tried Neuronton a few years back; helped
> > minimally. Of
> > everything I have tried, the best thing that works
> > for me is trigger point
> > injections. They're nasty, but I get relief
> > immediately and can last at
> > least a few days giving those muscles around sciatic
> > nerve time to stop
> > spasming. Yes, my leg burns, my butt burns,
> > throbbing pain in butt,
> > numbness down leg, feet, big toe, sometimes pain
> > feels like "rats gnawing"
> > on me. Pain can be sharp, throbbing, shooting,
> > tingling, burning. How about
> > you? What's your story?
> >
> > This Duragesic patch is a narcotic. At this rate,
> > after trying everything
> > else, I'm willing to try anything (except surgery).
> > I've seen emails where
> > some surgeries worked and some have not. Am too
> > afraid to try it.
> >
> > Have you done all your homework on the surgery? Am
> > sure you have. What made
> > you finally decide to have it done?
> >
> > Thanks again for answering me! Wishing you some
> > pain free time. Maureen
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "james weber" <redjay25@...>
> > To: <piriformissyndrome@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 7:46 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Piriformis syndrome] Anyone using
> > Duragesic patch for PS?
> >
> >
> > > Hi Maureen, I have heard of a patch called
> > Lidoderm I
> > > think. It contains Lidocaine and have heard some
> > > people say they work pretty good. I am having an
> > > operation on the Piriformis muscle sometime nexy
> > year.
> > > Is your leg constantly burning or only when you
> > sit
> > > ???
> > > Have you tried Neurontin (Gabapentin) ?
> > > James.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- maureen7478 <amclark@...> wrote:
> > > > I just got a prescription for a Duragesic patch
> > > > since none of the
> > > > meds I've tried has helped the pain which I have
> > 99%
> > > > of the time.
> > > > I've not filled the prescription yet. Just
> > curious
> > > > if anyone has
> > > > used this and if they had any problems with it.
> > > > Thanks. Wishing you
> > > > all a less painful day, Maureen
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
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