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Neurology (Expert Forum)
Glutenal Neuralgia
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Glutenal Neuralgia
by Mac, Oct 12, 1999 12:00AM
My Pain Management specialist has diagnosed my pain in the lower left side of my sacroiliac as Superior Glutenal Neuralgia and also iliolumbar sprain. Can you tell me something about both of these. I have burning in my sacroiliac area and pain and sometimes numbness going down my left thigh. All this was caused by a fall down the stairs accident....plus more problems.
Thank you
Thank you
Doctor's Answer
by CCF neuro MD MM, Oct 12, 1999 12:00AM
Superior gluteal neuralgia is simply irritation of the superior gluteal nerve which arises from lower spinal cord nerve roots, and gives nerve supply to structures in the upper thigh area.
Iliolumbar sprain refers to pressure and swelling of the muscles, tendons and nerve roots in the lower spinal area which resulted form the origional fall.
Anything which damages or irritates the nerve will cause pain and discomfort in this region.
It is therefore very compatible with your history of a recent fall that you would have problems in this area.
Treatment obviously depends on the underlying cause.
As with all lumbar spine injuries, rest and physical therapy are the first line of treatment either under the guidance of a physical therapist or under specific instructions from the physician concerned.
Iliolumbar sprain refers to pressure and swelling of the muscles, tendons and nerve roots in the lower spinal area which resulted form the origional fall.
Anything which damages or irritates the nerve will cause pain and discomfort in this region.
It is therefore very compatible with your history of a recent fall that you would have problems in this area.
Treatment obviously depends on the underlying cause.
As with all lumbar spine injuries, rest and physical therapy are the first line of treatment either under the guidance of a physical therapist or under specific instructions from the physician concerned.
