Re: tailbone & hip pain
From: Erina (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Feb 27 10:36:12 2001
Hi,
I also suffer from hip and tail bone pain. It's lasted for 3 months
now, and seems that physical therapist and my family doctor are equally
confused in how to help me.
I appreciate any suggestion. By the way, what is 'endo'?
--
Erina
At Sun, 12 Sep 1999, Norrie wrote:
>
>Hi Lisa
>
>I had one of these belts when i was pregnant with my son and it did seem to
>help. When you take it off though it feels brill
>
>Helen
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: endo@obgyn.net [mailto:endo@obgyn.net]On Behalf Of Mikki
>> Sent: 11 September 1999 04:57
>> To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO
>> Subject: Re: tailbone & hip pain
>>
>> Lisa and Stephanie,
>> I have the hip and back pain also. I have seen a chiropractor and a
>> Physical Therapist regarding the pain. Neither treatment helped very
>> much, but I didn't realize that the pain was associated with my endo
>> until I found this forum. One thing that somewhat helped with the pain
>> when I am on my feet for a while (like shopping) is a "SI belt" (saccral
>> illium belt). It can be purchased in a medical supply store for about
>> $35. It is uncomfortable at first (you have to pull the belt as tight
>> as you can around your SI joint), but you do get used to it to some
>> degree. Does anyone else know what I am talking about?
>> I do hope your pain subsides. Mikki
>>
>> At Fri, 10 Sep 1999, John wrote:
>> >
>> >Lisa,
>> >
>> >I have the hip pain and tailbone pain constantly. I have Stage I endo.
>> >If I stand or sit too long then the back kicks in too. I have noticed
>> >pain in the front too where my right leg connects to the trunk. They
>> >decided I have fibromyalgia so I am not sure what is causing the pain
>> >but it does get worse around my periods. I will let you know if anyone
>> >figures it out. I have thought about getting a hyst to see if it goes
>> >away but it scares me that it may be fibro and that may not help.
>> >
>> >Good luck
>> >Stephanie L
>> >
>> >"L.Krausen" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> I am a stage III endo sufferer and I am anticipating my third
>> surgery in
>> >> 3 days. My questions is . . . has anyone ever had severe
>> pain in the
>> >> tail bone, lower back and hip area. I get this about a week before my
>> >> period. My hip pain and lower back pain is mainly on the
>> right side. I
>> >> have already had my right ovary removed.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Lisa K.
>> >>
>>
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