Ouchie update

[deborahjross]

Doc at BC Med says my ouchie sounds like piriformis syndrome (deep butt muscle can press on sciatic nerve) so we're doing prednisone dosepak (in/n/out in 6 days) -- my choice, as I can't write on muscle relaxants and my stomach won't take more than a day or two of anti-inflammatories -- and rest and special exercises. Interesting, after less than a day on the stuff, I have full range of motion back. I'm about to sit down and write, so we'll see how sitting goes. If this doesn't do it, we'll try PT, which is good by me.  Stuff on web says a hamstring injury can lead to the syndrome (as can long sitting, but that's not negotiable -- or rather, I might be able to train myself to get up and move around more, but the total time is what it is).

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[deborahjross.livejournal.com]

Yes, mutual friend, although I hadn't realized it was that bad.

So far, so good! The real proof will come in a week or so, when I'm off the prednisone and the effects have passed. Hopefully, I'll be well on my way with the rehab exercises and stretches by then; but if not, the next step is physical therapy. After that, definitely a strengthening program!