So three years later, I think I may have finally figured out what my problem is. I developed numbness in my foot and my sit pain got worse. I just had an mri of my back and it looks like the first sacral nerve root may be my problem, not pne. Here's the mri result. I always thought this problem was in my pelvis somewhere..... I'm talking to m... more

Do anyone have experience with treatments that can be applied to spots that are painful and inflammed? If you do, I would appreciate if you could contact me to discuss the theraputic application for my possible tendonitis and inflamation problem. Thanks.

Thanks for your reply and others for kind and helpful emails. I have tried some herbs before from a couple of different chinese medicine practitioners. Ironically, I have found the most relief recently by sitting on a heating pad in my car during commutes. Also, I have been walking and taking yoga to stretch out the buttocks and hamstrin... more