Hi, I suffer from piriformis syndrome, a chronic, painful condition that causes sciatic nerve pain.<br>I'd like to talk to others with this problem. If you are...
Hi, Ladymsf! <br>Welcome to the club! <br>Can you tell us a bit about your condition and the treatments, type of pain, how it happened?<br>Hope you're having a...
Hi, I'm Catherine, the founder of this club. <br>I haven't seen anyone post lately. But I guess I'll introduce myself anyway. I've had p.s. for 1 1/2 yrs. My ...
Hi Catherine,<br>My name is Gayla and I'm interested in your club. I've had piriformis syndrome for over a year now. My first symptoms occurred after a step...
Sorry I havent been able to post yet. It is very difficult for me to sometimes be online. I have a disease called RSDS in both hands and arms and I also have ...
Hi Lady, welcome! I am so glad to hear from you, but soooo sorry we have to meet this way. Your story sure rang a bell with me. <br>Lady, I too had bilateral...
Dear Gayla, Good to hear from a new member but sorry for the circumstances that bring you here. However, welcome!<br>I, too, am your age (53). Before all this...
On one sports site I've been on, some of the p.s. sufferers were interested in having a private group email. My only thought is that this would prevent new ...
YES YES I have SEVERE burning in my hip and down the side of my leg. I know what you mean about the stairs. Lucky me I have 18 (yes I have counted them many ...
Dear Frenchkisy, welcome to the club, though we all wish we didn't have a need for it!!! <br>Can you tell us a little about yourself, how you contracted p.s....
Hi all,<br><br>I found out about your club when I was researching running injuries at ontherun.com yesterday. I'm not sure if I have piriformis syndrome yet ...
Hi Catherine,<br>Regarding your question--yes, the pain in my left buttock is a terrible burning,stinging tightness when I'm having a really bad day. I often...
Hi Blythe, I too have terrible hip pain and the pain radiates down the side of my right leg, usually just to mid thigh but on rare occasions I swear I feel ...
Hi Gayla, I'd stick to the moist heat NOT the cold. My pain dr. is adamant about it. Cold is for the first hours after an injury. After that, always use heat,...
Hi Catherine-<br><br>That's weird you will be seeing Dr. Barnthouse. I have an appointment scheduled with his partner Dr. Scott. A friend of mine, who is a PT,...
Hi Blythe,<br>When you say you use the elliptical bike, do you mean the machine that's like a stair stepper, but the path is an ellipse? I have used these ...
Hi Gayla-<br><br>I probably wasn't clear. Yes, I meant the elliptical machine you referenced. I also use the recumbant bike that isn't upright. I don't know if...
Today I saw my pain dr. and explained the new symptoms I've had these past 3 months. The pain's been really bad lately. I have trouble with stairs and walking....
Catherine,<br>Thanks for the update. Do you know what type of injection he gave you? Was it the new stuff you had mentioned in an earlier email? Hope it gives...
I didn't get injected with the new FDA drug. I THINK he shot me up with steroid mixed with anaesthetic. I'll ask next time I see him and let you know. He also...
Catherine-<br><br>Was the doctor that gave you this diagnosis Dr. Barnthouse or a different doctor?<br><br>I've been doing alot of research about my pain these...
Hi Blythe, It was Dr. Alan Brewer, the anaesthesiologist and head of the pain clinic at K.U. Med. Ctr., who diagnosed my p.s. He also diagnosed my hip ...
Hi I am a 36 year old female in Hillsboro, Oregon. I had piriformis release in July 2000. I was beginning to think that I was the only one. The surgery did not...
Deana, I am so sorry to hear about your bad surgery experience. It sounds as if you are in more pain than before. What exactly did your surgery entail? I've...
No one's posted in awhile. I hope that's a good sign, that eveyone is feeling well and too busy enjoying life to check in here!<br>I am still struggling with...
Hi everyone.Sorry that I havent posted in a bit but I have been going through alot. Had the 3rd in the stellent nerve blocks done tuesday. I also have been put...
Hi Blythe, <br>What did Scott say when you saw him? <br>I saw Barnthouse yesterday. At first he was very skeptical I had ps. I had the impression he didn't...
Hi Deana,<br><br>So sorry to hear of your surgery experience. Did you have the whole muscle removed?<br><br>I am a 47 yr. old female in Michigan who is...
Hi Catherine-<br><br>Sorry I haven't written but I was going to after my next Dr. appt on Monday.<br><br>This is what I know so far. Dr. Scott took x-rays of ...
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