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[@Lethwo]

I used to call it a lower back pain or buttock pain. I knew also about bursitis. Now I learned the new correct name of my problem is "sit bone pain". I have been having it for a few years. My remedy is only rest, walking, sitting on good cushioned chair, less use of hard chair, avoiding long time sitting, changing posture in about every half hour, rest with lying on soft bed, no use of any medicine, drinking normal and cold water help me a lot . I am fit for almost all activities commensurate with my age. Thanks for giving me additional knowledge.

[@PaulTomblin]

I’ve been suffering from intense pain in this region for 3 years now. Before that I was a kayak racer and I’d train or race in the kayak 3-5 days a week for 2+ hours each, and on my bike 1-2 days a week for 3-4 hours each. The pain is so intense I had to retire as a computer programmer because I can’t sit at a computer for any length of time. I also can’t paddle or bike, or even ride in a car for more than about an hour. In the 3 years, I’ve had diagnoses of ischial bursitis, high hamstring tendonopathy, sciatica, demylenization of the sciatic nerve, and probably others I don’t recall. I’ve had corticosteroid injections in the sciatic nerve (high and low), the ischial bursa, the hamstring, and I’ve also had PRP. Nothing has given even temporary relief. One doctor recommended an ischial bursectomy but I can’t find a doctor who will do it. I’m basically stuck in bed most days. My life sucks and I wish it would end.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Paul, thank you for taking the time to write this comment. I don't have the ability to give medical advice here because I am not able to get all the details that I need and most importantly, to examine you. I don't give individual medical advice via social media or by email. This channel is for educational purposes only. Please talk to your doctor. Have you seen my website yet? Check it out www.doctorandreafurlan.com

[@catsrule100]

Me too. It has taken almost 3 years to even get a diagnosis as I was fobbed off with Fibromyalgia. I have tried physio, strength exercises, steroid injection, strong anti inflammatory drugs and I still cannot sit, stand for long or walk very far. Unable to work so I am basically stuck in my bedroom all day. Sometimes I wish I could just fall asleep and stay asleep as quality of life is poor. If I do too much I feel like I will pass out from the pain. It feels like my leg is being pulled off plus electric shocks down leg and all over my pelvis. I feel like a burden to my partner 😞

[@novacalucas]

Sorry to hear that you are suffering. Me too have been in pain for almost 3 years. I have asked for help from more than 20 doctors, more than 20 MRIs, CTs, USs, and other tests. Have tried almost every treatment from pain (nerve) doctors. I even had a surgery to remove my posterior femoral cutaneous nerve. Hope we find relief.

[@carolinebradley4396]

I’m in exactly the same situation with no support whatsoever. I too cannot work as I cannot sit at all. Like you I want it all to end.

[@MNP843]

Same a i have this problem from 3 year​@@carolinebradley4396

[@FriendlyPharmacy5]

This is such a great topic as so many people are now sitting down for work and are experiencing these issues. Many thanks Dr. Furlan!

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Lindsay, Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yasmanqureshi8458]

Thankyou for explaining the situation bone pain so well. Would be good to try the exercises and other pain relieving ideas

[@mariateresaspagliardi4692]

Sempre molto interessanti e utili i suoi video 😊... grazie dottoressa Furlan e buon lavoro ❤️🐞🍀🙋🏼‍♀️

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Grazie Maria Teresa

[@StanleyCharles-h3r]

Hi Dr Andrea it's very good to see you on Video ❤❤❤

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hey, thanks!

[@StanleyCharles-h3r]

@@DrAndreaFurlan you welcome see you next time

[@dr.vigneshkumarphdphysioth6585]

Very useful video on sit bone pain dr andrea .which has good detailed information about cause therapy and avoiding activities and other associated issues ....good one ..sorry dr i wasnt in position to comment watch other videos due to personal issues .hereafter i will watch thank u

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

I hope all is well with you!

[@dr.vigneshkumarphdphysioth6585]

@@DrAndreaFurlan yes madam i am ok ...now ....thank you for your concerns ..sorry i have missed ...

[@dwilliams3730]

Great video. I would love to see a related video on the poorly understood issue of Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS).

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Great suggestion!

[@Rollwithit699]

Following a very difficult childbirth at age 20 (50 years ago) I have had intense burning in the deep perineal and anal area. In last 15 years, this has now localized to a large deep area surrounding anus, worse when sitting and especially when lying down. I cannot sit on hard surfaces or sit straight up, must lean forward to extend sitting time a little, or sit on one buttock. To sleep I place a hot water bottle (frozen) between buttock cheeks; this continuous cold every night for many years has damaged the quality of the skin it touches and that skin appears fragile and of different texture but..no choice. The freezing cold seems to numb the deep burning enough that I can sleep. I've had this MRI'd, checked out by urogynecologist...no answers. This has greatly affected my work and personal life. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1989, and small fiber peripheral polyneuropathy last year. Any thoughts, doctor?

[@mr.saifulislam6380]

so helpful and thanks for instruction

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roflman]

Best thing i ever did was throw out my old broken down office chair and invest in a good quality one with good support, i would say 70% of my discomfort went away in a week

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for this comment. I'm glad to hear that you improved. Please make sure you talk to your doctor. I do not give individual medical advice via website or email. Have you seen my website already? Check it out www.doctorandreafurlan.com

[@wahinwim3805]

Thank you doctor...I like both content and thé way you explain difficult scientific terms..Thé strategies at 11:12 are very practical and usegul...❤

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

So nice of you

[@pratibhababar9808]

Thank you so much Dr. For informative information ❤

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

My pleasure

[@carolinebradley4396]

Excruciating sit bone for several years. I cannot sit at all but cannot get anyone to help me. I’ve given up hope.

[@lyrics4Africa]

Me too and i am only 25😢

[@luciavenerito319]

Carissima come stai? Io dono 2 anni che non posso stare seduta da nessuna parte sento le ossa che ci sediamo, ho fatto la risonanza magnetica al bacino ma è tutto negativo. Ti capisco tanto e ti sono vicina. Ti abbraccio.

[@JodiLundry]

The only relief I’ve gotten was applying an essential oil blend. I buy it from Hopewell oils out of Texas. The oil blend is called STRENGTH. I don’t leave home without it!!!!!!!!

[@byrutesyvret890]

Can you do a video on popping hips after replacement hip surgery which causes pain like sciatica or the sit bone pain. How to get rid of popping of hip.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Great suggestion.

[@sharmisthapancholi3109]

Thank you very much for information.🙏🌹

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Always welcome

[@thanhthaonguyendo6099]

Can you explain sacral pain as well? Thank you!

[@tgoggin1962]

Very interesting. My daughter has just had a baby and has serious pain in her tail bone. The doctors didn't seem very concerned but they don't have the pain. I was wondering will this go away on its own and hiw common is it and the best self treatments Thanks in advance

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Sorry to hear that

[@rudikolmel5407]

Thanks from Germany🙏🙏🙏

[@susangooden1055]

Can using a wedge to sleep for acid reflux aggravate the sit bone since my body is in a bent position at night?

[@byrutesyvret890]

I went to sitdown and missed the chair! I am 86 yrs and in lots of pain in low pelvis sacriiliac? Xrays show no fractures. I use walker but cant take steps without severe pain (even with 2 xtstrengh tylenol)x3 a day. Using hot and cold compress) now 4 days rest. Hard to sleep or sittin. No pain until have to walk or turn in bed or get out of bed.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Sorry to hear that

[@hailiejade4345]

I am from Germany and I have chronic Face Pain (Tooth Pain) and Trauma from Childhood. I know now alot about the Pain itself but I need the exact steps and exercises I should do. Can you help me?

[@thanhthaonguyendo6099]

Quads extend knee and hamstrings flex knee. I dont understand the part you explained that hamstrings extend knee while they “bend the knee backwards”. Do I misunderstand what you meant?

[@debrasmith8560]

Thank you Dr. Furlan. Always good ideas. I have pain on right side, that is worse when driving especially long trips. Many years ago I fell on the ice and bruised my bottom on that side. Could this injury be related? I do walk as much as possible to keep fit and stretch. I will try some more hamstring stretches.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Debra, I hope you get better soon

[@MNP843]

I have taken injection for ichial bursitis but i got only 60 percent how to heal 100 percent

[@renegusmus264]

My coccyx feels mike it's breaking

[@thomasgflynn]

Dr., In your introduction youmentioned something about Diabes. Is there any correlation between sit bone pain and Diabetes? Tom Flynn

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Tom, not that I know.

[@charlynnmullin38]

Thank you for the information on sit bone pain. Developed it in my car, probably related to race car style seat. Ended up getting a styrofoam cushion that helped some. In the end I got rid of the car.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Charlyn, I'm sorry you had to get rid of the car.

[@linnie3942]

Anti inflammatories have ruined my stomach

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Oh, I am sorry to hear that.

[@HasanKhan-bl1wt]

I m feeling this pain.. i cant sit and drive... Its also going in my right leg calf also like sciatica.. i have also left leg exercises...

[@russel703]

I probably have Sit Bone Pain. Just have real pain when I need to use the toilet.