Hi Mary

There seems to be conflicting evidence and reports about walking. Some of the
articles on the www.kalindra.com site say that walking or standing relieves ps
pain. Yes, for certain I have scar tissue formations and ?sacral nerve
irritation. I was diagnosed after a 3 month assessment with a physiotherapist.
I underwent an injection to the belly of the piriformis which gave me 3 weeks of
relief but the pain never totally left the sacroiliac region. It is possible
that surgery has exacerbated symptoms - there might even be adhesions.

I have had an S1J injection. It only gave me relief for a few hours, then,
after sitting, my symptoms returned at their very worst. Have had a discogram
but that was negative (3 levels). My pain is emanates rom the S1J, mid buttock
pain, hip pain. I can control this as long as I don't sit down for more than 15
minutes at any one time. If I do have to sit for longer, it usually triggers
S1/2 referred pain patterns, i.e. sciatica. My Physio told me it was chronic
and warranted surgical intervention.

Sitting is a huge problem - in fact I avoid it. The best way to travel is by
plane (lying on 3 seats). Planes don't go round corners, slam on breaks, or go
over bumps!!
Agreed, its a difficult diagnosis to arrive at, but I have been to at least 3
specialists over the last three years, had treatment in pain management clinics,
seen a Physio, been to a Chiropractic, Neuro- surgeon and we have eliminated all
other causes to symptoms. The Neurosurgeon diagnosed: entrapment of sciatic
nerve in the glutes. An EMG is planned for November.

I hope all this info might be useful to the group.

Jo

----- Original Message -----
From: Mary Smith
To: piriformissyndrome@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2004 4:27 AM
Subject: [Piriformis syndrome] Red Flag Warning


Joyce - When you say walking relieves your pain, I see
a red flag. With true Piriformis Syndrome, walking or
running Increases your pain. I doubt you have
Piriformis Syndrome.

After all you have been through, you certainly have
developed a complicated pain syndrome. Some of the
pain can be caused just from the scar tissue from your
surgeries. Beyond that, I really can't speculate.

Has a doctor actually given you this diagnosis? If so,
what is he/she basing it on? What are your symptoms?
Where is the pain?

I would hate to see you have another surgery based on
another incorrect diagnosis.

Most of us are in the U.S.. Jim is in Canada.

Best wishes, Mary



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