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03-04-2012, 03:47 PM | #21 | |||
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Good to know that the mini-tramp works. We actually have one!
I'm a couple weeks into physical therapy after seeing a physiatrist. They have the piriformis loosened up pretty well, and I've been exercising in the therapy pool. They also have me gradually resuming my walking program on land. It looks like there might also be some IT band problems that are coming to the surface now that the piriformis is calmer. Such an adventure!
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mTBI and PCS after sledding accident 1-17-2011 Was experiencing: Persistent headaches, fatigue, slowed cognitive functions, depression Symptoms exacerbated by being in a crowd, watching TV, driving, other miscellaneous stress & sensory overload Sciatica/piriformis syndrome with numbness & loss of reflex Largely recovered after participating in Nedley Depression Recovery Program March 2012: . Eowyn Rides Again: My Journey Back from Concussion . |
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03-11-2012, 03:22 PM | #22 | ||
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Sounds like you have been through more with your PS than I have with 3 spine surgeries and PS.
I learned from a very good PT that stress can make your pain more difficult. Sounds simplistic but he taught me how to breath. I was holding my breath when I hurt. So deep slow breathing and visualizing no pain (which isn't easy) helps it to calm down. I also go to a really good pain Doc. She's an anesthesiologist pain specialist. And we keep a good supply of icyhot in the house. I thought I would be in a wheel chair until I met her. I seldom take pain pills now. I am so glad. I wish you could find one specialist who could coordinate your care and give you relief. Here's hoping you get the help you need. Quote:
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04-23-2012, 09:56 PM | #23 | ||
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Hi. I am 47 y/o and also live in WI. I have a horrid pain in my right buttox.I do believe I have piroformis syndrome. I have had it for eight years and it is ruining my life. My wife is leaving me after 26 years because this has changed me dramatically. I have had several MRI's, at least 4 cortisone injections into the piroformis with diminishing relief. (5 months max) I have some relief with Tramadol & Hydrocodone. Stretches & Chiro SI joint manipulation also helps. I want Piro release as well. Have you found a diagnosis? I'd go to Mayo and get fresh start. Yours sounds worse than my pain. I was going to try Mayo but just lost my job and quite likely the cabin too. No wonder I'm slightly depressed. Having a bone scan tomorrow & some x-rays hunched over. Sitting is terrible.
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08-09-2012, 03:45 PM | #24 | ||
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11-07-2014, 11:48 PM | #25 | ||
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I'm a 52 year old female. Fairly athletic, 128 lbs, work out regularly.
2 months ago, I woke one day with pain in my left glute and running down my left hamstring. As mentioned by everyone above, painful 24/7. I went to a general practioner 2 weeks into this and was prescribed pain meds. That helped me to be able to get some sleep, so at the time it was an ok thing. Those ran out and I was taking 8-10 advil every single day to get some relief but always waking up to the same unbearable pain/ache. Prior to this injury, every pulled/strained muscle I ever had gradually got better and went away with in a week. Not this. For the first time, I went to a chiropractor. After alot of initial questions/answers regarding my pain, and some leg bending, hip feeling, they took some xrays. Turns out my left hip was 1/2" higher than my right hip. She said it's probably been this way for a while and my body had been compensating for it until one day I did something (aka rowing machine) that was the "last straw" and boom - pain. The pain is a symptom of another problem and in my case my hips not being aligned. She said this happened, just from life - sitting with crossed legs or maybe driving leaning to one side all the time, etc... just living. So, now the regime is 12 visits within 1 month to manipulate my hip back to where it should be and to do it enough times so that it stays there for good. I already feel 30% better and she assures me after a month I'll be pain free. At that point the visits turn into 1 a week and then at my discretion. Hopefully this will help someone else. It was a TOTAL pain in the butt! |
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11-13-2014, 08:53 PM | #26 | |||
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My husband was diagnosed with piriformis syndrome.
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05-24-2015, 10:47 AM | #27 | ||
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Hello, I wanted to get any feedback on your experience with Dr. Schierling. I have read his website and will be calling his office on Monday. Did you see him? What was your experience? No answer is too short! I love details and your intuition. I have longstanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome or TOS ( on list of his treatments) and have had 4 surgeries for the condition. 20 years of pain. Some associated with TOS, some I"m not convinced is from the surgery, stress, chronic pain. I have had every treatment you can imagine. P.T., Accupuncture, trigger point, botox, dry needling, TENS unit, biofeedback, Feldenkrais ( which I liked), Blah.. blah.... blah...... etc....... I am at my wits end with chronic pain. I live in Southern California - 100 miles north of Los Angeles- so I would like to find a practitioner in my area but I'm not sure if there is one. I would rather travel and spend the money on the air ticket then spend it going to practitioners that don't/can't help me. Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you MarcB |
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01-30-2016, 11:46 PM | #28 | ||
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after taking anti imflamitories a few days to relive pain i decided to stop. because they inhibit healing and repair. I also started taking a gram of magnesium a day im seeing a sudden steady improvement
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07-23-2016, 08:04 PM | #29 | ||
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Hello,
My name is Christina, 28 yrs old. I had no idea people were going through the same thing as me! Some days I think I'm going crazy and others I fear that the pain will never go away. I was diagnosed with performs syndrome about 3 years ago. I used to be very active with things like acrobatics, dance, yoga, and weight lifting. Since my injury I have gone through 3 rounds of physical therapy with only minimal results. I've also tried chiropractic and massage therapy. I have been in pain every day for almost 3 years and it has taken a toll on my body. I've had problems with over compensation and it's hard to get through basic activities like sitting, driving, and walking. I just wanted to give some support to others who are going through this and seek out some support of my own. I would truly not wish this on anyone. |
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11-08-2023, 02:52 PM | #30 | ||
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I read your post from 2010. Do you mind sharing how you have been doing since the original post? Could I contact you directly?
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