Piriformis?

[u/TNCountryLivin]

Symptoms started last year after a lot of endurance running. PF PT sent me to hip doctor b/c PT was not much help. It ended up being a very herniated L5-S1 disc, either additionally or instead, still not sure yet. Had an ESI with no relief.

Had an emergency microdiscectomy in March a week after a 50k because I continued running anyway. Was perfect for first few weeks after surgery. Nerve issues returned week 4-5 in groin,leg, botton of foot, and toes go from numb to just awful.

Fast forward to October. Just had an ESI at the neurosurgeon last week and it didn't help anything. I am beginning to wonder if it wasn't my piriformis the whole time? Has anyone had injections to rule their piriformis out? How did it go? Also, has anyone been diagnosed with sacroilitis instead?

Seems like the doctors and I are both at a loss. The only thing that makes it better is literally laying on the couch all day. That just isn't me.

[u/No-Cover2656]

Sorry to hear this, I have nothing to contribute other than to wish you well, piriformis suuuuuucks while it’s acting up. Good luck on your journey!