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I'm scared and don't know what to do.
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Oct 24, 2021 | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
I agree with the others that you likely have piriformis Syndrome or another type of Deep Gluteal Syndrome. Look in the mirror to see if the top of one hip bone is higher than the other. If so, your piriformis muscle is likely swollen and pressing on your sciatic nerve. You will need an excellent physical therapist who can realign your pelvic bones. A good place.to start is a PT trained in myofascial release.. Most MDs are not familiar with PS or how to treat it. In the meantime, a heating pad on the back of your buttocks should help control the pain. Also, completely avoid sitting until you can get it fixed. The ER doctor will just give you a heavy pain med such as tramadol. Be cautious with stretching - if not done properly, you can further irritate your SI joint. I hope this helps!
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I have this pain constantly and have had cortisone shots. I’m thinking of burning the nerve it’s so excruciating. I am going back to physical therapy and the main point is DON’T sit for more than an hour. Get up , stretch and do deep breathing through the diaphragm this is part of the Schroth therapy for scoliosis which I have. I have had 2 failed back surgeries so remember never sit for more than an hour. I am sitting on an ice pack right now and always do.
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1.Keep an accurate record of which pain,when, how long and the scale of concern on a 1-10 scale & do the same with pain.
2. Then make an appointment with your doctor BUT send those records in emails to that doctor at least a day before you see the doctor.
3. If you have the powers of visualisation and self-leadership then they can get you through anything. My wife and I have found that defeats breast cancer, bladder cancer, ischemic heart disease, cancer of the ureter and cirrhosis of the liver…and making specialist expectation of leukaemia being some months to one year but we won four and a half years.
I am happy to explain the practicalities of visualisation and self- leadership.
Robin