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I have noticed that I have a pain in my right buttock, it makes me limp
When I walk. Has anyone else experienced this, I was wondering if this is PMR or muscular, I
Have used voltarol emulgel which I have rubbed on the area to no avail. Plus taken ibrofen, I get a bit panicky taking do many drugs.
Would appreciate any ones thoughts.
Thank you
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Anonymous111 margaret89358
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How long have you had this? Do you remember how it started? Any stiffness?
Its likely just muscular pain.
margaret89358 Anonymous111
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Guest margaret89358
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This is my "recipe": Roll a tennisball with your butt against the wall and stay a bit longer in the area what feels tight and more sensitive. This loosen up the fascia and muscles, increases blood flow and brings therefore more oxygen to the area. Good luck!
BioMedGeoff margaret89358
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I have had PMR for 12 years, with many ups and downs. My shoulder and buttock pain and stiffness is alway bi-lateral (both sides). The pain and stiffness is worse early in the day, easing slightly as the day goes on. I would suggest that your buttock pain is unlikely to be PMR, however, a visit to your GP would be advised. Best of luck, I hope you get relief fairly soon. Geoff
christophe38948 margaret89358
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I found the same problem but I am not sure that this is the PMR related. Since I was 5 months on antibiotics my bowel suffered terribly and now I have pain either or from both (vertebra - bowel).
Good Luck.
CW
Silver49 margaret89358
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I don't know if it's similar to something I had but the pain was down the leg as well. It was sciatica and eventually eased. I found it was better to keep on the move as much as possible though very painful. I didn't take anything for it but I'm stubborn. I'm sure Eileen will be along to advise and with more knowledge than I have.
Anhaga margaret89358
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I had pain in my hip before PMR. After pred the pain disappeared. It began to return as I reduced the dose. Later I figured out it was caused by arthritis in my spine so, no, not related to PMR. You also may be experiencing referred pain from some other area. Pain can be caused by tense muscles. I understand there is something called myofascial pain syndrome (pain in muscles) which is often found along with the pain caused by PMR. It can be relieved through mechanical means - some people recommend Bowen therapy. I myself benefited from dry needling where the spasmed muscles along my spine had their electrical impulses "reset" through application of needles - similar to acupuncture, but not acupuncture. Even a nice hot water bottle when you go to bed can work towards relaxing any spasmed muscles.
margaret89358 Anhaga
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Thank you Anhaga, I feel since being diagnosed with PMR there is always something else wrong. Before this retched disease I thought I was a very healthy person. Hadn't been to the doctors for years, now I think I could be knocking on her door daily. I have made an appt with a physio who will be honest if she can’t do anything for me and will point me in the right direction. I just want to feel well, I know I am not alone, but I am just feeling sorry for myself.
Sorry to be. Misery.
Anhaga margaret89358
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I know what you mean. I feel the warranty on my body has expired! If you do encounter a physiotherapist who has knowledge of PMR you should do well. I go to one who happens to have a rheumatologist as a friend and consults her with questions. She appears to me to have a really good understanding of PMR and has done me nothing but good. I call her a miracle physiotherapist. The key is to make sure you are not expected to do many repetitive exercises, and there is no expectation of much muscle strengthening. The strengthening will happen but it's not the goal. The goal is exercises and other strategies which relieve pain and improve/maintain range of motion. Good Luck!
lilian05079 margaret89358
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I have it in my left buttock...my ortho told me after an x-ray that is due to the degeneration of the discs in my lumbar region causing pain in my hips and buttock(s). Sometimes the pain is in both buttocks but most of the time on the left. Perhaps you may need x-rays of your hips and lumbar region. The buttocks are the bottom part of your hips.....my best wishes to you margaret89358....
jean39702 margaret89358
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I have had pain in my right buttock too! I used to have pain in both hips, which I put down to myofascial pain. Then I developed a problem with arch pain in my feet. I've worn inserts for years and Birkenstock when wearing sandals. Decided to go for a reassessment by a podiatrist. Got new inserts. In addition to pronation I've lost the fat on the foot pad below my toes. Hip pain disappeared with new inserts, but right buttock and occasional knee pain developed while I adjusted to the new inserts.
Take what you will from this story. We're all so different. 🙃
margaret89358 jean39702
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Elizamc margaret89358
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EileenH margaret89358
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Muscular buttock pain is typical of piriformis syndrome - the piriformis muscle being tight and even in spasm. Sometimes it traps and irritates the sciatic nerve and the pain tracks the path of the sciatic nerve into the leg. It can be one sided or affect both sides and is in some ways just a specific form of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) - which is often found in association with PMR since it is caused by the same inflammatory substances as PMR except PMR is systemic (all through the body) while MPS involves more localised concentrations of the substances forming trigger points in musclegroups. And as a result, it can respond well to higher doses of pred but then return as you lower the dose. It can often happen relatively suddenly when you lift something or "wrench a muscle". But sometimes you can't identify something you might have done to make it worse because it happened days ago and it took time to mount up and cause pain.
A good physio is a good start - or a sports massage therapist perhaps. I, and others, have found Bowen therapy very good for such problems.
margaret89358 EileenH
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Thank you