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Pain, upper left butt cheek. not a cyst. hurts to move lower body. heat/ice doesn't help. no stretch helps. advil=temporary relief. lasted 3 months?

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Gluteal pain: Gluteal pain can be caused by various conditions. A few of the common ones: gluteus medius muscle strain (can cause pain in the upper outer buttock), referred pain from the lumbar spine (i.E a pinched nerve). Other causes can be piriformis syndrome, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, hip disorder, and others. Discuss with your md for a thorough history, exam, diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan.

Answered 8/30/2017

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Sacroiliitis: Sounds like either a facet syndrome or possibly sacro-iliitis. Both tend to be subacute to chronic pain producers. A pelvic x-ray is reasonable after 3 months of pain, and some physical therapy may be able to produce a remission, depending on what is found. Next step is a clinical examination with your doctor.

Answered 3/22/2018

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