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Severe buttock pain, adult degenerative scoliosis

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maureen05275
maureen05275

I am 73 and have a lumbar curve, 32 degrees a year ago, worse now, with corresponding twisting of the spine.  It is adult degenerative scioliosis so I have severely thinned discs, possible arthritis in facet joints, stenosis, possible sacroiliac joint problems, 3 lumbar fractures.  I have been doing exercises with an exercise physiologist to strengthen my back but fear he has been over-enthusiastic as over the past month pain in my right buttock, present mildly on and off for probably a year or more, has become so severe that it is debilitating, and 'tingling' (nerve irritation) that I have never had there is now a daily problem.  The pain and tingling is relieved only by lying down.  Overnight it will ease but as soon as I get up it is back.  I have osteoporosis so surgery would not be an option.  I have tried a physio who specializes in scoliosis without improvement and the medication I take for pain (panadiene forte) seems to have no effect.  I am rather desperate.  I would be very grateful for any advice that anyone can give me.  I live in Australia.

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  • Linda94124
    Linda94124 maureen05275

    Posted

    Hi Maureen...

    I don't know if it's available in Australia, but gabapentin might be a good drug for you to try.  It is non-narcotic, and addresses nerve pain.

    In the meantime, I would recommend discussing the problem with the physiologist.  They should back off on exercise for awhile to see if the problem resolves on its own.

    --Linda

    • maureen05275
      maureen05275 Linda94124

      Posted

      Thank you very much for replying Linda.  I have been taking a nerve pain tablet at night (Lyrica = Pregabalin) but will try taking one in the morning also.  It is a good suggestion.  The physiologist knows I am having problems and gave me two sessions of remedial massage but it didn't help.  He can't tell where the pain is actually coming from.  I will take a break from the exercises as you suggest and hope for some improvement.  Thank you again.

      Maureen

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