Health Organization for Pudendal Education

It's a while since my last post. I've just been trying to get on with life as best I can. However over the last few weeks I have noticed a change and I wondered if this was common/usual.

When I was last here my problem was predominantly my lower back (centre). Sitting for any period of time was really uncomfortable. That has improved (a little) - I still get it but not as often and not as severe.

However in it's place I seem to have a different problem. Once again it is caused by sitting. Now I get a discomfort in my buttocks - both butt cheeks. At first I thought it was some kind of pressure sore from sitting too long. But there is no sign of anything externally and I'm now beginning to wonder if this is something to do with nerve damage/entrapment. Standing eases it immediately - and sitting on a loo seat does not cause the discomfort.

Could this be associated with PNE? Could it in fact be the same problem - just manifested in a different way?

When I was last here I wasn't sure if my problems were as a result of PNE - I'm still not.

Does this (change) ring any bells with anyone?

Your buttock muscles are seizing up as a result of some internal pain you are experiencing. Try to loosen the muscles up by stretching, massaging (a tennis ball against a wall is great) or taking a hot bath or shower. Also, consciously try to relax them.

Normally I would agree with you - but if anything I would say my buttock muscles feel like they are wasting. In fact I had wondered if that might be what was causing the pain - ie lack of padding.