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What Are The Symptoms Of Piriformis Syndrome?

I am an over weight 72 yr female and I think I have Piriformis syndrome. I saw my Ortho doc last week and he sent me to my pain mgmt doc, who I ve seen before for injections in my back! This different! It s my butt hurting and goes down my leg? What should I do?
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
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Due to compression of nerve root there can be gluteal and leg pain associated with it leading to walking difficulty. Medication like Methylcobalamine with neurotropic like Pregabalin will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. I will advise to check your vitamin B12 and vitamin D3 level. If MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. You can send your MRI films or report. So that I can help you better.

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What Are The Symptoms Of Piriformis Syndrome?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Due to compression of nerve root there can be gluteal and leg pain associated with it leading to walking difficulty. Medication like Methylcobalamine with neurotropic like Pregabalin will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. I will advise to check your vitamin B12 and vitamin D3 level. If MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. You can send your MRI films or report. So that I can help you better. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.