Question 1

can tens unit help with si joint problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is a noninvasive non medication based way to treat the pain.

Question 2

what could be the cause of my sacroiliac joint problems?

Accepted Answer

Sacroilitis: You may inflammation in the joints called sacroilitis. Try Ibuprofen or Naproxen for relief. If no improvement get an x-ray to check for arthritis.

Question 3

i have major issues with my left hip and sacroiliac joint problems. what kind of specialist should i see?

Accepted Answer

Interventional Pain: Not that I am biased, but an interventional pain specialist would be an excellent choice.

Question 4

what is an si joint problem?

Accepted Answer

Sacroiliac joint : The sacroiliac joints are in the posterior pelvis. There are right and left sacroiliac joints. Pain can occur from strain, or from inflammation due to infection or due to arthritis characteristically from a group of arthritis syndromes called spondyloarthropathies which can involve one or both sacroiliac joints and can sometimes cause inflammatory back arthritis.

Question 5

can si joint problem cause pain in calf? sharp pain over left si joint plus a bit in hip but also have stabbing pain in calf had mri and spine is fine

Accepted Answer

SI jnt pain not calf: SI joint pain refers to low back primarily, but can radiate to upper buttock, posterior, lateral,thigh, and occasionally to groin. Calf pain is not related to SI dysfunction. Visit a PMR doctor or orthopedist for an evaluation to determine the cause of your pain, and start a treatment program

Question 6

woke up to 4th toe on left foot and big toe on right foot numb.have either si joint problem or pirifomis could this be related?no leg pain at the time

Accepted Answer

Could be : the nerves that go to those areas originate in the lower back. It is a bit odd that it is on both legs and in different dermatomes but injuring two parts of your lower back would explain that.

Question 7

a buzzing feeling on front pelvis, on left side of pubic area? i might have si joint prob or pirformis sydrome, could any of these cause it or not?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Less likely to be SI joint and not at all likely to be piriformis syndrome. Sometimes the SI joint pain may radiate to the groin area but would feel like a deep dull ache. It would increase while bending forward and esp getting out of a chair. There may be tenderness in the back. Please inform us of any aggravation and relieving factors, any other symptoms. That may get you better answers.

Question 8

sacroiliac joint problem, how to rid myself from pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: "misuse of back" is a common problem, and physical therapy can help with that.

Question 9

my problems are as follows:
1-burning pain in right groin (sometimes it alternates to left)
2-pain on right si joint
3-occasional, short, very sharp, electric shock-wise pain in right outer-thigh.
p.s. mris for pelvis, si, lomber and femoral are fine

Accepted Answer

Nerve injury?: This certainly sounds like a nerve type of pain. With normal MRIs as you stated , it still could be a problem called “meralgia paresthetica “ involving compression of a surface nerve, more common in overweight people or when wearing tight clothes. An EMG nerve test can help determine this. If you have not seen a good neurologist I recommend that

Question 10

hi dr i have clinical menopause, sacroiliac joint problem recent fall on my back and now neck pain and headaches ?

Accepted Answer

Not able to answer: Your question can not be answered. You need to be examined to determine what is wrong. You need to see your primary physician, have tests and perhaps be referred to a specialist. No one on line can help you without guessing.

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Pain in right side of pelvic I have SI joint problems is this referred pain

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Can tens unit help with si joint problems?

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What could be the cause of my sacroiliac joint problems?

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I have major issues with my left hip and sacroiliac joint problems. what kind of specialist should i see?

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What is an si joint problem?

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Can si joint problem cause pain in calf? sharp pain over left si joint plus a bit in hip but also have stabbing pain in calf had mri and spine is fine

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Woke up to 4th toe on left foot and big toe on right foot numb.have either si joint problem or pirifomis could this be related?no leg pain at the time

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A buzzing feeling on front pelvis, on left side of pubic area? i might have si joint prob or pirformis sydrome, could any of these cause it or not?

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Sacroiliac joint problem, how to rid myself from pain?

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My problems are as follows: 1-burning pain in right groin (sometimes it alternates to left) 2-pain on right si joint 3-occasional, short, very sharp, electric shock-wise pain in right outer-thigh. p.s. mris for pelvis, si, lomber and femoral are fine

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Hi dr i have clinical menopause, sacroiliac joint problem recent fall on my back and now neck pain and headaches ?

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