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After years of reading posts here, I've concluded there are several different types & causes of PS. They include: * a chronic overuse syndrome (runners,...
Mary Smith
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Nov 3, 2008
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If you are going to write your story, please include a description of your symptoms. Thank you....
Mary Smith
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I just joined the group and see that we are being asked for our medical history in regards to our PS diagnosis. I am not a medical doctor and don't have all...
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Oh - a couple corrections (sorry). I used PT instead of PS in some places. Hopefully you can tell when I'm talking about the syndrome and not physical...
Writingmom
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I have been recently diagnosed with Small Fiber Nueropathy at the Cleveland clinic. For 21 years I have suffered pain starting at my feet, has gotten worse and...
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Nov 12, 2008
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That is the most frustrating thing - it feels like there should be a definite thing we can do or not do that will "fix" us. My doctor basically said this is...
Writingmom
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Here are some possibilities - We have a member who did the tennis ball thing for years with limited relief. One day, she mentioned the pain to her...
Mary Smith
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Thanks Jimmy for the information on Small Fiber Nueropathy. It is amazing how often things are misdiagnosed....
Mary Smith
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Hi, One thing you may want to look up is pudendal neuropathy (PN) or pudendal neuralgia. Many with pudendal nerve issues also have piriformis issues. There are...
Tiff
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Nov 13, 2008
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If you have any questions on the pelvic pain issue, please let me know :) And if you feel this may be something you want to see a gynecologist or physical...
Tiff
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Hi Tiffany, What were the symptoms of Pudendal nerve problems ?   Thanks, James. ... From: Tiff <bestel63@...> Subject: [Piriformis syndrome] Re: New To...
james weber
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Nov 13, 2008
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Hi James, Check out the following web sites for more info. Pelvic pain of all sorts can be due to pudendal neuralgia. Urinary problems, pain with intercourse,...
Tiffany
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Some interesting news. My rheumatologist decided to do an oblique x-ray on both of my SI joints. This time, they found "very unusual appearance in the left...
Kayti
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Nov 16, 2008
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Hi Kayti. Well, it is nice to know you don't have AS. As for the irregular edge of the left SI bones, it may just be a slight variation that isn't really...
Mary Smith
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Hi Mary, Yes, you are correct, I am just out of the military for this problem. At this point, Dr Filler is going to be way last resort. And you are also ...
Kayti
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Nov 20, 2008
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You might try the following sites to find a myofascioal release therapist or masseuse near you. http://mfr.somapt.com ...
Mary Smith
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Hi I am new to this group.  I am a 54 year old housewife, I live in central FL.  I have been reading the older post and I am up to post #54.  They are very...
sue ellis
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Dec 7, 2008
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Hello Sue,   Sorry to hear that you are having pain. I would recommend going to a physician and or orthopedic specialist to ruleout any detectable damage to...
Robin
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Our list of recommended health care professionals has been updated to include a surgeon in Georgia (USA). This list is only accessible by members of this...
Mary Smith
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I live in the far NorthWest Part of Houston on the edge of Spring/Klein/Tomball. Can anyone tell me if they have found good medical help in this area please?...
Christal
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Robin It was nice of you to respond. I am having a really good day and evening. I am not sure but my Chiro Dr G said on Wed that there was a chance it wasn't...
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Hi sue and welcome to the group. I hope you find some useful information here. I admire ambition to read all the previous posts. During the early years, there...
Mary Smith
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Hi Mary   Thanks for your response.  And for the information that there has been more success in recent cases.  I have only read thru the first fifty...
sue ellis
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I don't want to be a dash of cold water here but thought I better share my experience with physical therapy (so far) - I did great when we stopped all exercise...
Writingmom
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It is funny you mentioned buying a car you can sit in. I am only 5 foot tall to start with then add the painful position of driving a car. I bought my Honda...
Robin
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Dec 9, 2008
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Bucket seats are bad for everyone. You can a buy wedge type pillow (like Tush Cush at www.tushcush.com/ or a similar pillow at walgreens) and put it on the car...
Mary Smith
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There is an interesting article in today's NYX called "The Pain May Be Real, but the Scan Is Deceiving" which casts doubt on the value of scans to identify the...
Mary Smith
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I don't think you understand the situation. It isn't about the back of the seat, it is about the lowness of the seat. I have to have my left leg at the same...
Writingmom
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Ahh, I see your problem now. The wedge pillow raises your butt 2-3", but won't give you the height you need....
Mary Smith
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Thank you Amy for the update on what is helping you. I deleted your message from the public website because it contains people's email addresses. Your message...
Mary Smith
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