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What can cause ANA titre of 1:2560?
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jan 12, 2023 | Replies (111)Comment receiving replies
Janet,
Thank you for sharing your experience and insights. I'm so glad you found a surgeon who could help!
I have numbness and painful paresthesia symptoms in my feet and calves that resemble those of goldenrascal in that they greatly increase when I sit or first lie down. Despite the absence of low back pain, I believe I have Piriformis Syndrome and SI joint issues. (Among other reasons, my pelvis is out of alignment.) I have an appointment at the Mayo Spine Center with a physician's assistant, for which I am grateful. However, my concern is if I will receive the care that I need without seeing a physician. My symptoms are disabling and have caused me to take medical leave from my desk job for the first time. In addition, I can't drive any distance because my feet go numb and the painful paresthesia worsens. I expect the Mayo appointment will help, but am concerned if I don't get to see a doctor and it doesn't help, because I don't know what else to pursue.
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@pacer3702 Hi, Jennifer here. Have you tried working with a physical therapist? I do and it is common for my PT to adjust my pelvis because it goes out of alignment.. It is not as bad as it used to be, and I also do a lot of myofascial release which helps get things moving and realigned properly. It's great that you have an appointment at Mayo, but don't worry, the PA should be good and they can always consult with a physician if needed. My spine surgeon's nurse is now a PA there and she was just wonderful. Surgery isn't always the best answer. Usually, more conservative methods are tried first like physical therapy. At one time I was wearing an SI belt to keep that stabilized. I find that horseback riding helps me a lot by strengthening my legs, pelvis, hips and back and by building core strength. It is just trail riding at a walk, and I have learned some ways to adjust my pelvis myself it is goes out. I need to stretch the hip flexors in front to help too. Did you see the links in the post that you responded to about Lumbar Plexus Syndrome? https://mskneurology.com/identify-treat-lumbar-plexus-compression-syndrome-lpcs/
Here is our MFR discussion.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/