http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/ Piriformis syndrome Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:18:47 GMT rmbkeuro http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2529 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2529 Mary, I just logged on this morning to get my occasional PS update. I am continually amazed at your dedication and committment to grow and develop this site Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:08:52 GMT smcking41 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2528 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2528 Hi Joyce and Michael and everyone else. Joyce, you asked me if I got the same instructions from Dr. Filler that Michael got. After my surgery I saw Dr. Filler Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:49:23 GMT Mary Smith http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2527 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2527 We would love to read your story. Just type it up in a regular post. That way, non members can also read about your experience. And it should be "Googlable" as Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:18 GMT Michael http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2526 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2526 Hi mary, i wanted to post a detailed description of my experience in the surgeries success area or whatever place you think would be most helpful. please tell Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:48:30 GMT Michael Piacentini http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2525 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2525 hi Joyce, the pain from the scar tissue "tear off" was extraordinary for a day or two...but this is when i got on the plane, flew back to LA and simply told Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:25:10 GMT Michael http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2524 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2524 hey adam, i had both the mrn and the surgery from dr filler in santa monica. while he does not take insurance per se, his office worked with me to bill my Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:11:27 GMT lieb82lieb82 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2523 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2523 Has anybody had a MRN which was covered by insurance? I know my insurance doesn't. Also, has anybody had surgery done by a doctor who takes insurance? thanks Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:34:12 GMT Joyce Zannoni http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2522 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2522 Hello Michael and Shirley Just read your emails guys. Just wondering Shirley if you had the same post op suggestions included in Michael's descriptive Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:14:53 GMT Mary Smith http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2521 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2521 Here is a listing of the latest additions to the group's Files & Links sections. These sections are only accessible to group members. FILES 2 new articles by Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:02:31 GMT smcking41 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2520 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2520 Did you mean your 3rd surgery for piriformis syndrome? I wish you luck this time. That is brave to keep fighting. Hope you keep posting and let us know how the Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:00:23 GMT smcking41 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2519 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2519 Thanks Michael. It is good tohear from someone who had surgery and took a long time to heal. I have to admit that I pushed myself harder than I wshould have. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:51:26 GMT Mary Smith http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2518 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2518 Thank you for sharing your decision with us. Best of luck with the upcoming surgery. I hope we can add you the our folder of "Successful Surgeries". Do you Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:42:13 GMT cuhdatar http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2517 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2517 Hello all, Dr Fishman did recommend 3 surgeons in the NYC area and I narrowed it down to 1. Dr Sheeraz A. Qureshi, he is a spine surgeon at Mt Sinai and we Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:13:20 GMT Michael http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2516 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2516 one other thing. be aware that cymbalta causes incredible weight gain. i gained almost 10 pounds in one week! At that point, i said "forget it" and threw out Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:13:05 GMT Michael http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2515 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/piriformissyndrome/message/2515 Hi Shirley, i also had surgery with dr filler. it took a really long time to recover. mine took about 11 months. but i have to admit that i followed dr