Diagnosed Piriformis syndrome as sciatic nerve pain is increasing, painful leg spasms, frequent headaches. What s going on ?
Patient: Hi, had discectomy in Sept. Underwent PT mostly since then.  Piriformis syndrome is what I've now been diagonsed since the sciatic nerve pain is once again increasing.  Recent MRI of back, hip, knee were negative for sheath tumors.  I'm getting painful leg spasms at night and frequently headache on the back of my head / at the base of spine.  What is going on? Doctor: Hello,Thanks for the queryYou may be be muscle spams and/or the same problem for which you underwent surgery. I think a detailed neurological examination will clarify the picture. This will follow a test called electromyography which will help reach the diagnosis. The treatment will depend upon the cause identifiedPlease get back if you need any additional informationBest wishes