Hi Carol, I was not aware that an x ray would show the
placement of the sciatic nerve in relationship to the
piriformis muscle. I thought x rays did not show soft
tissue. No specialist I ever saw said an x ray would
be of any use whatsoever in determining the cause of
the sciatic nerve irritation. I feel some improvement
in the sciatic pain above the knee, no improvement
below the knee. I would say I am 30% better. I am
seeing anm orthopaedic surgeon in September. On the
last ultrasound I had there was some talk about a cyst
at the back of the knee. The knee is the next area
where the sciatic nerve could be getting trapped.
Hopefully they will find the cause of the nerve
irritation in September and another operation called
for. All for now, James.




--- Carol <lakriskonfekt@...> wrote:

> Hi James,
>
> I did bring up all the information with my doctor
> you gave me. Since
> we have the x-ray picture showing the placement of
> my sciatic nerve
> in the middle of the piriformis muscle the doctors
> are 99.9 % sure
> that is the problem. Though nothing is for sure
> until the "cut" you
> open.
>
> Good news!! I have found another doctor to give me a
> second opinion
> in Maryland. I got an appointment for September 17
> so I have to make
> a road trip. Only good thing it's near Ikea.
>
> How do you feel now a few months have passed since
> your surgery?
>
> Carol
>
>
> >
> > Hi Carol, did you ever print off the surgical
> > procedure that I posted that was done to me in
> April ?
> > I thought my problem was Piriformis syndrome, it
> > turned out it was not. James.
> >
> > --- Carol <lakriskonfekt@y...> wrote:
> > > Hi James,
> > >
> > > Thank you for thinking of me. The visit to the
> > > neurologist went
> > > well. I explained the surgery recommended and
> he
> > > also supports the
> > > surgery. I had botox 3 weeks ago (didn't get as
> > > good relief this
> > > time). The 3 the doctors I see there all support
> me
> > > having the
> > > surgery.
> > >
> > > Today I was recommended a doctor in Maryland to
> > > check out for second
> > > surgical opinion. I'm a little blue as to what
> to do
> > > next. Hopefully
> > > I will feel better if I can get to see the
> doctor in
> > > Maryland.
> > >
> > > I will keep you posted as to the outcome.
> > >
> > > Take care,
> > >
> > > Carol
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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