Numbness/Tingling in legs-Sciatica?

Posted By LSW on March 07, 1998 at 23:06:07:









     I was diagnosed with coccydynia (coccyx pain).  In addition to the coccyx pain I have constant numbness and tingling in both legs and in my left arm.  I also have intermittent pain in my legs from my buttocks down to my toes.  I've received 3 epidural injections and am taking PT.  I'm back to work after being off for 4 months.  I'm doing a lot of sitting at work and the numbness and weakness has increased more than ever.
      Originally I had an EMG test that was ok, but was told I had diminished sensations in the lower extremities with the pinprick test.  I feel as if the numbness/tingling pain has been ignored with my treatment of coccydynia.  I don't know if the coccydynia has flaired up the sciatica or some other nearby nerves.  I was told the injections would coat the nerves and help with inflammation.  The coccyx pain has decreased with the inj. but after being off work 4 months and now sitting 80% of my working day I come home and lay down and put my feet up.
      I'm wondering if I need another opinion. My brother's neighbor an M.D. told him coccydynia should not ever give pain down the legs and that there is never any numbness produced, as the nerves that run down the legs have exited from the spine long before the coccyx.  
      I'm concerned the increased numbness, tightness, etc. in my legs may mean I'm doing additonal damage to something.
       Any suggestions or comments?
       Thank you.                          -LSW