Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Neurology (Expert Forum)
Sciatic nerve pain
This forum is for questions and support regarding neurology issues such as: Alzheimer's Disease, ALS, Autism, Brain Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Pain, Epilepsy, Fibromyalgia, Headaches, MS, Neuralgia, Neuropathy, Parkinson's Disease, RSD, Sleep Disorders, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS, Sep 29, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Sciatic Nerve and Prostate Gland:
The prostate gland sits near the base of the penis. When enlarged it can cause pain and urine stream problems but usually not sciatic pain. I guess if the prostate got huge and began to encompass the whole pelvis then it is possible. But this would be very unlikely. There is another mechanism, that of prostatic cancer metastic tumor to the lower spinal cord. However, just an enlarged prostate would not cause sciatic pain. I would investigate other possibilities.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD
The prostate gland sits near the base of the penis. When enlarged it can cause pain and urine stream problems but usually not sciatic pain. I guess if the prostate got huge and began to encompass the whole pelvis then it is possible. But this would be very unlikely. There is another mechanism, that of prostatic cancer metastic tumor to the lower spinal cord. However, just an enlarged prostate would not cause sciatic pain. I would investigate other possibilities.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD
Member Comments (1)
by dark_solz3, Apr 19, 2008 11:29AM
A related discussion, prostate enlargment was started.
