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Pain in the butt - Can't sit down

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Sep 23 9:49am | Replies (336)
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I have this pain in the right butt for three years now. My family thinks it’s a joke. I am on Lyrica for 3 plus years & oxycodone for severe pain. When this first started I thought I sat on a needle & it went in deep. X-ray & CAT scan were negative. PCP did not know what was up. Sent to pain Dr given 3 epidurals. No help.I’m 76 and have had a lot of surgeries related to neurological problem from falls and auto accidents. Pain doc has offered spinal stimulation. Afraid of surgery. I coded during my laminectomy. I know I’ve rambled on but feel like going crazy at times. Did not know this was a problem for so many others. Thanks for allowing me to share & not feel so alone

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marye2 | @marye2 | Nov 6, 2023

Visit your local physical therapist and get stretches for 'Piriformis Syndrome." I do them as needed and haven't had a shot for it in years. There is an online demonstration on you tube, but seeing someone first would be wise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UoITjubrgE

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BeBold | @bebold | Jun 2 2:02pm

Spinal cord stimulators create scar tissue that can make things worse. Think long and hsrd.

Did you go directly from your PCP to a pain dr? Did you not see an ortho or neuro (BOTH!) for a diagnosis first?

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