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Pain in the butt - Can't sit down
I have had very intense pain at my sitz bones for over 7 months and am unable to sit down. when I sit, it feels like I am sitting on two hot pokers or rocks and it is really unbearable. So, I have been standing for seven months. I've been to a couple of spine and pain management doctors, an orthopedist, a chiropractor, a neurologist, an acupuncturist, and a massage therapist. The original diagnosis was ischial bursitis but that ha not appeared on any images. I don't have any issues with any of my lumbar disks. I'm in constant pain even when standing or lying down though those activities do not hurt as much as sitting. Has anyone heard of anything like this before?
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I will give the recommendations a try. Thanks.
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1 ReactionI've not been able to sit long at all, just to go to the Dr. I have M.S. and Fibromyalgia. I remember when it first happened I was pregnant. Now the bottom of my spine and across the top of my buttocks swells in constant pain. Sciatica both hips down both legs. I am only 56 and no way could I take a trip. It's screaming pain that never goes away, only relief is laying down. Sitting seems to squeeze the nerves and because of the pain my blood pressure goes really high. Hope I helped some. HUGS soft ones💜
Sounds like pudendal nerve entrapment! I’ve been diagnosed with that recently and it is terrible
I slipped on wet floor last feb and landed in my coccyx and have had pain sitting ever since. Only relief I get is from a chiro who specializes internal massages to release tension and ease the tailbone back in place. Takes 2 min. And brings instant release sometimes for months. Then I go back. He sees 6 or 7 people every day. Some drive hundreds of miles. I have heard pelvic floor physics also do it also vaginally. He does it annually
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1 ReactionHas anyone tried acupuncture? I've been going to a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic floor therapy for about two months but have not made too much progress with the sit bone pain. Mine is very localized and I haven't had an x-ray or MRI but my therapist believes it's just muscle "knots" rather than bursitis, which I initially through it was. I tried a massage pillow and that made it worse, so I hesitate to use any type of electronic stimulation. I appreciate any feedback, thanks!
Sounds like you have pudendal nerve entrapment like me
Thanks. Do you know what the recommended treatment is for that?
This sounds like my diagnosis of pudendal neuropathy. It’s horrible! My neurologist finally gave me a diagnosis
@lgerkin @vklittle61 I don't have pundental nerve entrapment, but I have read that Myofascial release physical therapy can help. We have a discussion on MFR, and there is a provider finder on the MFR website. Here is the link to the discussion. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
I will check it out, thanks! My physical therapist specializes in pelvic floor therapy and has been using MFR. I thought I had bursitis, but she believes it's a myofascial restriction. I think we may be making progress but it's really slow and I'm still feeling that dull ache when I sit down. It's very helpful to see what others have tried and what else might work.