Scaitica and no prolapsed disc

[helenlegs11]

Hi,
Anyone got piriformis syndrome? It is supposed to be rare but if anyone has I would be greatful for a response ? Mine is posttraumatic piriformis syndrome. Really it is SCIATICA but the sciatic nerve is trapped at the point in the bum where the piriformis muscle crosses it not higher up in the spine as in disc prolapse. The symptoms are similar but no back pain just bum, hip and groin pain. Because of this I was diagnosed, by a neurosurgeon, with degenerative disc disease and it has take a long hard slog to get here, where at least I am happy with the PS diagnosis. I knew it wasn't my back. I had a microdiscectomy ( L5 S1) 7yrs ago so I know that pain too well.
I still can't get my consultant spine surgeon to agree with this diagnosis. He doesn't believe it exists. I think Dr's in the states are more clued up on piriformis syndrome.
I think I need an op to remove scar tissue and leisions from the muscle as all conservative therapies have not worked. Acupuncture was a nightmare. Haven't had the botox injection tho' yet. I have also heard that MR neurography scan could identify this syndrome as it shows the nerve image. Anyone had it or know about that kind of scan.
Love to hear from you
Thanks Helen

[helenlegs11]

Hooray a reply. . . . many thanks squirtatious. Well maybe I am rare, almost unique even ! !. Would much rather I wasn't though. Causing an awful lot of complications. Will soldier on with it, with the help of my gabapentin, citalopram, tramadol. .  .blah blah blah.
Best wishes

[squirtatious]

I wish I could help u helen, I've read about this syndrome and bekieve it exists, I wish u the best!!:)