Piriformis surgery on 9/8/09

Rob Wilson · #1 (**permalink**) 10-29-2009, 06:55 PM

These issues are so difficult diagnose. It could be due SI joint, hip, various SI ligaments, various muscle dysfunction (of which piriformis is included). Many have similar symptoms and many are the cause or symptom of the other. All of a sudden I have SI joint or pirifirmis on my opposite sie. It is all very complicated but get agood pain managment person and they can really help to figure it out.

Ans - it is a little early to make any rash judegments re my surgery but I do not anticipate any significant loss in strength or flexibility in the long term.

ans · #2 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 11:58 PM

I wish you well in your brave decision. You certainly have been thru the mill and yes, it seems so hard to sort out these intense diffuse pains.

You really thought this one out. Hope this is the good final fix for you.

Best ~ Allan

wilsonrob · #3 (**permalink**) 12-22-2009, 06:14 PM

3 1/2 month update for left piriformis surgery to remove muscle and decompress the sciatic nerve. Most of my leg cramping and sciatica is gone. Unfortunately it seems to have been replaced by some numbness in my butt and rear thigh. I was hoping I would see some decrease in the numbmness by now but it is still significant. I did not have this before the surgery. Oh well. I am going to see a pain management specialist who does CT guided injections in the piriformis area. Maybe a little injection might calm things down. We shall see what he says. Maybe it could make things worse though. Anyone have any suggestions. Thanks

CraigT · #4 (**permalink**) 12-22-2009, 07:10 PM

Rob,

I am 1 month post op for bilateral piriformis release surgery however they didn't remove the muscle they cleared the entrapments. My right side has a large softball size numb region that tingles on the outer edge and this happened after my surgery. My doctor says it should heal with time so perhaps this is a common occurrence?

Craig

wilsonrob · #5 (**permalink**) 12-22-2009, 07:45 PM

I would love to exchange experiences. If you email me I can give you my cell.
rob.wilson@lubrizol.com

wilsonrob · #6 (**permalink**) 03-04-2010, 05:43 PM

6 month piriformis surgery update

The piriformis surgery that completely removed the muscle has been somewhat successful. It rid me of most of the terrible cramping and pain. However, I have numbness in my butt and all the way down the back of my thigh that was not there before surgery. I also have a lot ot tightness in my butt and leg still though better that before.

dshobbies · #7 (**permalink**) 03-04-2010, 06:03 PM

Rob,

Some good news along with a little bad, sounds like a typical recovery. Glad that most of your pain is gone. The numbness and tightness may just be a part of the healing process. What does your doctor say about them?

Please keep us posted as you continue to heal. My best to you, Dale

wilsonrob · #8 (**permalink**) 03-04-2010, 06:46 PM

You know how doctors are. The surgeon says the numbness will go away with time but the pain management says it is here to stay.