Thanks April for the very informative article on article on Sciatic Endometrosis. This gives us valuable information. It is nice to know that someone has taken...
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...
Thank you so much for the update. It is interesting how more cases of Piriformis syndrome are being "rediagnosed" as something else. How did they discover the...
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...
... 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....
Hello everybody. I just read the July 2006 issue of WorstPills newsletter (available only by subscription) & I'll share some of the info with you. For more...
Hi, I think Neurontin is a placebo, it did absolutely nothing for me, James. ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of...
Sorry - I goofed. My posting on RLS & nuerontin was supposed to go to the PLMD group not the Piriformis group. That will teach me to read the address after ...
Hi Mary, As I wrote before my piriformis is not tight anymore, but I am still going to physical therapy sports saloon to get strong and regain my body balance....
Hi Nilgun. Glad to know you are dancing again. It makes sense to me that your upper body would get twisted as a result of the pelvis being twisted. That's why...
Hello All, I made a very interesting discovery a few weeks ago. To all that dont know my past history I was convinced I had piriformis syndrome from about 2000...
Question: is it possible to surgically remove or relieve the piriformis muscle. If so, I would appreciate the name and location of a surgeon to contact....
Welcome aboard Betty! The short answer to your question is - Yes, the piriformis can be either surgically removed or released. The release procedure cuts the...
Have you "googgled" Piriformis release surgery or Piriformis surgery? You should find lots of info. I just came across a reference to a Dr. Israel Chambi in...
Prompted by Betty's question, I wrote daulpmeister and asked what the long term effects of the PS release surgery was. His response is quoted below: She "had...
... surgery are scary. This is my experience up to now; Approximately 2 yrs. ago I began having severe pain in my left buttock and left leg. I soon lost the...
Hi, Have you had any MRI's of the back or pelvis ? How about nerve tests ? I had every test imaginable which were all negative. The majority of my problem were...
I would like to inform everybody about my new discovery, too: Termal Spine Massage Beds. As I mentioned before my sciatica is not tight anymore but I have...
I know you are frustrated. But be grateful, the MD's didn't do surgery on you. You would have ended up with more problems & pain. It frequently happens. I...
Hello everyone, My name is Jean and I have suffered from this on and off thru the years, but lately it hasn't gotten to be a constant. Where it always hurts...
I'm no doctor. I'm guessing the pain you have is from the neurofibroma pressing on the sciatic nerve. What did the lastest MRI show? This is not the kind of...
I will keep you posted. I know this surgeon the last time I saw him said they he would not think of touching this tumor unless it was absolutely necessary....
Has anyone tried "lose the back pain" self treatment program by Steve Hefferon, CMT, PTA, CPRS and Jesse Cannone CFT, CPRS, CSPN. They are co-founders of the...
I don't think ayone has used it. This is the first I've heard about it. If you try it, please let us know how it works for you. We are always looking for new ...
Dear group, I am a woman post-fusion about 12 years, recently had my fusion hardware removed. I am seeing a physical therapist for what is evidently...
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