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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@maddiemae, @heisenberg34
I am so sorry for all your pain. Only people who have had severe pain, whatever the cause, can understand. I really am helped by Lyrica and Cymbalta but since I’ve gotten my spinal cord stimulator I hope to get off them. I started with Cymbalta and it is very difficult to reduce. You have to reduce it very, very slowly or go through hard withdrawal pain. But I am doing it. I really have been helped by my spinal cord stimulator but it’s a long process getting started and a lot of people don’t seem to realize this or don’t have good technical followup support. You have to work with a tech rep and go slow, waiting 48 hours before evaluating each change of settings. But it has helped me a lot and might help you too.
My prayers are with you my friend I am going through a pain literally in my butt although I am a woman I understand that when you have pain in that area everything in your pelvic hurts my private shirt I feel like I have infection but I don't all I know is I cannot sit and nothing shows up on any CT scan I've had both hips replaced my posture is bad but this here is ridiculous I can't sit any where for long periods of time we will pray for each other that God heals us.
I wish you the best too and are healed. I am trying to stay positive but would be happy to get to a point of managing the pain so it does not have a major impact on my life. I force myself to do things with my grandchildren like camping and hiking but at times it is too much. Traveling by car to my grandchildren hurts badly. I keep thinking of all the good times I have with them. Keep good thoughts and try to keep good distractions going. Wishing you and everyone happiness and when things are bad get something to make you smile or laugh.
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I have been on Cymbalta and Lyrica after a car crash. It did help the pain some for a damaged nerve and I may have to go back to it. I was hoping I could get it fixed but as time goes on I am less hopeful and am looking to get it to a manageable level. Thanks for reminding me of the medication option and keep me informed on how the spinal cord simulator is working out, it may be the way I head. Wishing you the best.
Hi. Thank you for your response, I've been taking Cymbalta for a couple of years which helps. I had a spinal cord stimulator implanted 2 years ago but it stopped working after a year so I had it removed last August. I had it implanted for CPS which caused intense burning on my skin. The skin is no worse than it was before the implant. Good luck.
I'm so sorry for your pain.
Yes, prayers for each other.
Please keep us updated I too am going through the same type of pain I feel like I'm sitting on something the CT scans don't show anything anyway long story I'm praying for healing I'll pray for you.
And I for you. What bugs me the most is that I've told every doc (too many to count) about this, and they just kind of shake it off... even when I say, "For every effect, there's a cause. My effect is this pain in the butt, for 7 years. So, what's the cause?". No real answer. Just more injections, meds, etc. These are like band aids on a gushing arterial wound. Really getting fed up with these so-called medical professionals who hardly have time for you except to grab your $$ before you get out the door. Sorry, feeling kind of cranky today. Pain tends to do that, I have discovered. Good luck on your search!
Did going off Cymbalta cause a lot of pain? How long were you on it? Thanks.
I think I posted my question to the wrong person. Anyway, how long were you on Cymbalta and did it cause extreme pain when you discontinued it? Thanks.