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marilyn4342 09/19/2013

Does any one else have a problem with the periformis muscle? It is the muscle that attaches to the hip and runs down to the knee.

I have had such pain in my right leg, to the point that it is affecting how I move or walk ( behind my walker )!

I have been doing exercises on the bed ( safest area for me ) and stretching. If I miss I hurt more! I heard this happens to people who are sedentary. And I am!

Any one else?

mjideas 09/19/2013

Yes. For 30 years. I assume you have been showed the 2/3 main stretches. Its bothering you probably because your support structure around your hips is starting to weaken.

I also sit on ice. One of the most effective ways to get relief is to have trigger point injections into the area, This is lidocaine and sometimes a little cortisone. It is done best by a physiatrist at a pain clinic. I actually am currently having it done - in my case the problem is caused by spasms.

Nice life with MS - nothing like getting shots in your butt to offset some other MS related problem. But hey--it works.

Melanie

mjideas 09/19/2013

excellent demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFtUgS69rPk

(stretches)

bleedinblue 09/19/2013

Is that the muscle that is the hip flexor? Attack I had in 09 started in my hip and went to my toes on my right side. My walking was really hampered by this attack. Hope you get help with this problem Marilyn I hope you are well.

deleted_user 09/19/2013

Sometimes mine will flare up. It is painful! It mimics sciatica. Stretching helps, especially the hip flexors. I hope yours calms down. Ps, heat helped me. I got one of those microwave packs so I could lie down and sleep.

AusSue 09/20/2013

All those previous ideas are good & the cortisone & something injection is common but doesn't always last long (in my experience).
I now have acupuncture for a vairety of spasms & pains. It has fixed my frozen shoulder & given me more movement in arm. It does take several goes.
I go weekly & have laser acupuncture. I also have it for my legs & he only has to do it on one leg for it to work & it does.
The other thing as well as stretches is I bought a small mini bike trainer, it is the pedals that can be used for legs or arms. When you use an exercise bike or mini pedals it does help legs, ankles & hips.

marilyn4342 09/20/2013

Thank you everyone for your input and advice! I now have additional spasms on the inside of my leg. Totally different from the other! Chuck, I am not versed in anatomy, but if you and Mjideas say it is the hip flexor I'm all in!

Sitting on ice sounds painful, but the heat maybe I can do!
I will try anything!

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