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Many community members responded to the question about deep buttocks pain, overwhelmingly confirming that sciatic nerve inflammation and SI... Read more

Many community members responded to the question about deep buttocks pain, overwhelmingly confirming that sciatic nerve inflammation and SI joint flares are very common culprits, especially with conditions like AS. Several members shared helpful strategies including stretching, glute-strengthening exercises, heating pads used carefully to avoid burns, pressure point injections, epidural injections, and medications like Celebrex and Diclofenac. A recurring theme was emotional solidarity, with members reassuring one another that they are not alone, and expressing hope around upcoming rheumatology appointments and potential injection treatments.