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Back problem symptoms-burning in lower back, buttocks, burning behind legs while sitting...
I have gone to literally over 14 doctors- orthos,neurolgists, neurosurgeons, general practioners, and none of them has acknowledged my symptoms, but will only look at my MRIs and say, "everything's fine".
I have stopped going because I am so sick of paying them for not doing anything for me.
My problem is related to my lower back and on one MRI a radiologist actually called it what it was- a slight? herniation of L5-S1 and a central disk "protrusion" in L4-L5. But the neurologist failed to do his job and find out why when I sit, my perineum burns and I have a burning sensation that goes through my urethra also. Also, while sitting, the back of my legs start to burn very badly, and sometimes my perianal region also.
Now, why can't a neurologist tell me what is being affected, given that it seems the nerves of my perineum and my bladder nerves are being compressed/irritated? I am on Lyrica and Cymbalta, but other than weird dreams, the Cymbalta hasn't done much, and the Lyrica might be helping with the burning that I was having in my toes.
I have basically given up hope on doctors and have all my hope in God. Anyway, just wanted to write to see if someone has any experience with the symptoms, or have seen anyone with what I am describing. I have to lie down to get relief, but I have lied down with my neck on a pillow for so long that I strained my neck and my fingers and left arm started to tingle.
Any suggestions anybody?
I have stopped going because I am so sick of paying them for not doing anything for me.
My problem is related to my lower back and on one MRI a radiologist actually called it what it was- a slight? herniation of L5-S1 and a central disk "protrusion" in L4-L5. But the neurologist failed to do his job and find out why when I sit, my perineum burns and I have a burning sensation that goes through my urethra also. Also, while sitting, the back of my legs start to burn very badly, and sometimes my perianal region also.
Now, why can't a neurologist tell me what is being affected, given that it seems the nerves of my perineum and my bladder nerves are being compressed/irritated? I am on Lyrica and Cymbalta, but other than weird dreams, the Cymbalta hasn't done much, and the Lyrica might be helping with the burning that I was having in my toes.
I have basically given up hope on doctors and have all my hope in God. Anyway, just wanted to write to see if someone has any experience with the symptoms, or have seen anyone with what I am describing. I have to lie down to get relief, but I have lied down with my neck on a pillow for so long that I strained my neck and my fingers and left arm started to tingle.
Any suggestions anybody?
i have pain for almost a year now... in the lower back,feeling weak and pain after bowel movement and i have pain in the thighs,buttocks,anus and behind the legs...please help...any suggestions...
Depressing indeed, but I'm sure I can help you.
Here is how to tell if you are suffering from painful piriformis syndrome aside from the obvious squirming when you sit.
The Pace Abduction Test is positive if, when you lay on your back (supine) with your legs straight out in front of you, your foot (the right in your case) is turned outward a lot (lateral rotation).
It is difficult to cross your legs.
It is painful when you sit in a chair and try to push your knees apart when some one is holding them still.
It's painful when you try lift your knee against resistance when you are laying on your left side with your right hip flexed at 90 degrees.
Two ways to work this muscles is to lay on your side with your hip flexed at 90 degrees. Move the bent knee up and down and apply pressure against resistance.
Lay on tennis balls for a deep massage when you are on your side.
Apply ice and try moist heat.
Make sure that the pillow you place between your legs when you sleep is long enough to support your whole leg and foot.
Try to avoid driving as sitting with your legs spread shortens the piriformis muscle and aggravates the problem.
Please take action as you have been suffering way to long already.
Here is how to tell if you are suffering from painful piriformis syndrome aside from the obvious squirming when you sit.
The Pace Abduction Test is positive if, when you lay on your back (supine) with your legs straight out in front of you, your foot (the right in your case) is turned outward a lot (lateral rotation).
It is difficult to cross your legs.
It is painful when you sit in a chair and try to push your knees apart when some one is holding them still.
It's painful when you try lift your knee against resistance when you are laying on your left side with your right hip flexed at 90 degrees.
Two ways to work this muscles is to lay on your side with your hip flexed at 90 degrees. Move the bent knee up and down and apply pressure against resistance.
Lay on tennis balls for a deep massage when you are on your side.
Apply ice and try moist heat.
Make sure that the pillow you place between your legs when you sleep is long enough to support your whole leg and foot.
Try to avoid driving as sitting with your legs spread shortens the piriformis muscle and aggravates the problem.
Please take action as you have been suffering way to long already.
Yes, if you have an active trigger point it will burn and if you lay down on one it will burn.
I advise you to seek out an experienced masseuse/masseur. And keep going back until you're all better. Just last week I massaged a client who suffered the effects of a new pillow. It was a good thing that she had a masseuse she could call. Everyone ought to have one. Years ago when I first started working the common comment was, I used to think massage was a luxury but now it's a necessity.
In the meantime, use tennis balls and use moist heat. Drink plenty of fluids before sleep that way you will be forced out of bed every few hours. When you sleep on your side place a pillow between your legs that fits under the both the knee and ankle joints. Learn how to roll on to the other side with the pillow between your legs. When sleeping on your back place a firm cushion under your bottom.
Don't sit on hard chairs that cut into the back of your legs. Don't sit in chairs that you sink in to. Your knees should be at about the same level as your hips, not higher.
Exercise and stretch your muscles.
Also, learning the basics on how muscles function and using proper body mechanics can go a long way in avoiding problems all together.
Feather pillows are best support for your neck and head because you can scrunch them up and size them to fit.
Cheers to living healthy and whole!
I'm sorry that you've been suffering and I'm sorry I did not respond sooner but I only just received your post.
I know what your problems is and it's not due to the muscles in your back locking up - it's the opposite - the muscles in the front of your body are locking up. Your hip flexors are spasming. The pain you feel across your lower back is a result of tight iliopsoas and/or tight rectus abdominis muscles. These muscles contract (tighten up) when you bend forward (flex at the hip) or when you sit in a chair with your knees higher than your hips (car seats are very bad for this).
There is an easy test to check for tightness. Lay flat on your back on the bed with your bottom at the edge (the foot) of the bed. Grasp your bent right leg under the knee and bring it up towards your chest. Make a note of where your left leg is. If it is not hanging down freely but up in the air your hip flexors are tight. Switch legs and test the other side.
There are a couple of simple and effective stretches that you must do to relieve the muscle tension. To stretch the iliopsoas muscles lay on your back, bend your knees and spread them apart keeping the soles of your feet together. Place pillows on the outside so you can rest your knees where you feel a good stretch between your legs. Hold this position. I think you may also find it helpful to place a thick firm pillow under your bottom.
To stretch the rectus abdominis muscle lay face down (prone) on the floor and breath in as you lift your upper body using your arms. Keep your pelvis pressed firmly against the floor. This position in yoga is called the cobra.
These are effective stretches for your tight hip flexors and you must do them on a regular basis until your muscles are functioning normally again.
It's interesting to note that most everyone I speak with thinks that when they are in the cobra position they are stretching the back muscles when in fact, they are doing the opposite. They are shortening the muscles in their back and stretching the muscles in the front of their body.
I hope that I have made myself clear and that you follow through with my instructions. It's so frustrating that medical doctors aren't more helpful and that people suffer as a result.
It is in our best interest to learn how our muscles function so we can heal ourselves.
I know what your problems is and it's not due to the muscles in your back locking up - it's the opposite - the muscles in the front of your body are locking up. Your hip flexors are spasming. The pain you feel across your lower back is a result of tight iliopsoas and/or tight rectus abdominis muscles. These muscles contract (tighten up) when you bend forward (flex at the hip) or when you sit in a chair with your knees higher than your hips (car seats are very bad for this).
There is an easy test to check for tightness. Lay flat on your back on the bed with your bottom at the edge (the foot) of the bed. Grasp your bent right leg under the knee and bring it up towards your chest. Make a note of where your left leg is. If it is not hanging down freely but up in the air your hip flexors are tight. Switch legs and test the other side.
There are a couple of simple and effective stretches that you must do to relieve the muscle tension. To stretch the iliopsoas muscles lay on your back, bend your knees and spread them apart keeping the soles of your feet together. Place pillows on the outside so you can rest your knees where you feel a good stretch between your legs. Hold this position. I think you may also find it helpful to place a thick firm pillow under your bottom.
To stretch the rectus abdominis muscle lay face down (prone) on the floor and breath in as you lift your upper body using your arms. Keep your pelvis pressed firmly against the floor. This position in yoga is called the cobra.
These are effective stretches for your tight hip flexors and you must do them on a regular basis until your muscles are functioning normally again.
It's interesting to note that most everyone I speak with thinks that when they are in the cobra position they are stretching the back muscles when in fact, they are doing the opposite. They are shortening the muscles in their back and stretching the muscles in the front of their body.
I hope that I have made myself clear and that you follow through with my instructions. It's so frustrating that medical doctors aren't more helpful and that people suffer as a result.
It is in our best interest to learn how our muscles function so we can heal ourselves.
i have a burning sensation around lower back, hip area and under my feet. i have been for medical check ups, urologist R15 000.00 MRI brain and spinal cord. No problem according to the professionals. The most annoying thing about the professionals not having the answer is that they assume you are stressed of suffer from anxiety., and waist your time on medication that makes no difference.
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