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Dealing with Sciatica pain

Posted by junebug15 @junebug15, May 1, 2017

Am dealing with pain on my left side radiating down my leg with numbness and tingling, diagnosed as sciatica. MRI showed two bulging discs and spinal stenosis. Ironically, I question whether the sciatica is from the above, but may involve my piriformis muscle. I had this problem in 2009 and my neurologist injected a steroid into the prirformis and I had relief for all of this time. After taking steroids with no relief I asked for a shot in the piriformis (rather than an epidural) and this has helped a little. Am due for another shot soon. I am now also having severe muscle cramping in my groin and thigh upon standing and walking, which is very painful. Would appreciate anyone's input. I am going to look into PT and ART (active release technique). Thanks for your input.

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dmarano2000 | @dmarano2000 | Nov 17, 2017
In reply to @kibwezi "My sciatica was caused by a synovial cyst that pushed on the nerve. I had surgery..." + (show)
@kibwezi

My sciatica was caused by a synovial cyst that pushed on the nerve. I had surgery to remove the cyst and was without pain. 6 months later I formed another cyst that also pushed on the sciatica nerve and so I had surgery a second time. That was 12 years ago and I've had no more problem. I think this is rare but thought I'd throw in another cause for people seeking a cause.

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Hi kibwezi, Could you tell me how the cyst was found. Did it show up in an MRI? I have had burning sciatic pain for two years and a cause cannot be found.

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kibwezi | @kibwezi | Nov 18, 2017
In reply to @kibwezi "My sciatica was caused by a synovial cyst that pushed on the nerve. I had surgery..." + (show)
@kibwezi

My sciatica was caused by a synovial cyst that pushed on the nerve. I had surgery to remove the cyst and was without pain. 6 months later I formed another cyst that also pushed on the sciatica nerve and so I had surgery a second time. That was 12 years ago and I've had no more problem. I think this is rare but thought I'd throw in another cause for people seeking a cause.

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@dmarano2000, Yes it was found with an MRI. A neurosurgeon was the one who did the surgery. The surgery was relatively easy with one overnight in the hospital and just a few days to recover. No real lifting or heavy housework like vacuuming for a while after that but back to normal soon.

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dmarano2000 | @dmarano2000 | Nov 18, 2017
In reply to @kibwezi "My sciatica was caused by a synovial cyst that pushed on the nerve. I had surgery..." + (show)
@kibwezi

My sciatica was caused by a synovial cyst that pushed on the nerve. I had surgery to remove the cyst and was without pain. 6 months later I formed another cyst that also pushed on the sciatica nerve and so I had surgery a second time. That was 12 years ago and I've had no more problem. I think this is rare but thought I'd throw in another cause for people seeking a cause.

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Thanks for the reply. Glad you found relief. I guess my problem is different. I have had many MRIs and they didn’t show any cause for my pain.

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kibwezi | @kibwezi | Nov 18, 2017

@virtuous69 Actually mine weren't tumors, they were synovial cysts. May be the same thing though.

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kibwezi | @kibwezi | Nov 18, 2017
In reply to @kibwezi "My sciatica was caused by a synovial cyst that pushed on the nerve. I had surgery..." + (show)
@kibwezi

My sciatica was caused by a synovial cyst that pushed on the nerve. I had surgery to remove the cyst and was without pain. 6 months later I formed another cyst that also pushed on the sciatica nerve and so I had surgery a second time. That was 12 years ago and I've had no more problem. I think this is rare but thought I'd throw in another cause for people seeking a cause.

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@dmarano2000 I hope you can find out the cause and become pain free. It isn't pleasant pain! Wish I had an answer for you.

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concernmom2018 | @concernmom2018 | Jan 7, 2018

Do anyone have any problem with the sciatic nerve

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Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator | @kanaazpereira | Jan 7, 2018

Hello @concernmom2018,

You may notice that I moved your discussion and combined it with this existing discussion on sciatica pain. I did this because I thought it would be beneficial for you to be introduced to the many members who have discussed much of what you are experiencing.
If you are replying by email, I suggest clicking on VIEW & REPLY so that you can read through some of the earlier messages and meet some of our other members talking about their or their or their loved ones' experiences.

May i ask if you are taking any medications that help? Or don't help? How long have you had these symptoms?

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concernmom2018 | @concernmom2018 | Jan 8, 2018
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@kanaazpereira

Hello @concernmom2018,

You may notice that I moved your discussion and combined it with this existing discussion on sciatica pain. I did this because I thought it would be beneficial for you to be introduced to the many members who have discussed much of what you are experiencing.
If you are replying by email, I suggest clicking on VIEW & REPLY so that you can read through some of the earlier messages and meet some of our other members talking about their or their or their loved ones' experiences.

May i ask if you are taking any medications that help? Or don't help? How long have you had these symptoms?

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It started a week before Christmas and no I do not take anything for it

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 17, 2018

Have you gone to a chiropractor?It's a pinched sciatic nerve ,he can release the nerve and gives you instant relief ,then Ice on it .He helps alot.Linda

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concernmom2018 | @concernmom2018 | Jan 17, 2018
In reply to @lioness "Have you gone to a chiropractor?It's a pinched sciatic nerve ,he can release the nerve and..." + (show)
@lioness

Have you gone to a chiropractor?It's a pinched sciatic nerve ,he can release the nerve and gives you instant relief ,then Ice on it .He helps alot.Linda

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No not yet! I'm going to make a appointment with one.

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