Andie MacDowell Reveals Piriformis Syndrome Diagnosis

Andie MacDowell Reveals Piriformis Syndrome Diagnosis: 'I Thought I Was Going to Have to Have Hip Replacement'
"It's a muscle that kind of clamps down on my sciatic nerve, and it was shooting down my leg," the actress said during an appearance on 'The Drew Barrymore Show'
Andie MacDowell reveals she suffers from piriformis syndrome, says treatment has been a ‘miracle’
I thought I was gonna have to have hip replacement. Thank God my hips are fine,” MacDowell shared of her diagnosis.
Andie MacDowell, 66, reveals she suffers from surprising health condition: ‘I was literally falling apart’
Andie MacDowell is embracing aging — and everything that comes with it. The “Four Weddings and a Funeral” actress, 66, addressed her health during an interview on Drew Barrymore’s talk show Thursday, revealing she suffers from Piriformis Syndrome.
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Four Weddings and a Funeral star Andie MacDowell diagnosed with agonising condition
Andie MacDowell is battling a painful muscle condition called Piriformis syndrome. The Four Weddings and a Funeral star’s ailment causes muscle spasms which compress the sciatic nerve and Andie, 66, has revealed she was initially scared the pain meant she was in need of hip replacement surgery.
Andie MacDowell Shares Piriformis Syndrome Diagnosis
Four Weddings and a Funeral star Andie MacDowell—who is also the mom of Margaret Qualley—thought she was "literally falling apart" amid her piriformis syndrome diagnosis.
Andie MacDowell Details Piriformis Syndrome Diagnosis: ‘I Thought I Was Literally Falling Apart’
Andie MacDowell has opened up about being diagnosed with piriformis syndrome, which compresses the sciatic nerve, and said she thought she was ‘falling apart’
Andie MacDowell reveals suffering from painful health condition: ‘I was literally falling apart’
Piriformis Syndrome is a condition that causes pain, numbness, or tingling in the buttocks, hip, or upper leg. It occurs when the piriformis muscle spasms and compresses the sciatic nerve, as per the Mayo Clinic.
Andie MacDowell was 'literally falling apart' from health condition
The actress talked about the condition on the Drew Barrymore show. "It's a muscle that's, kind of clamps down on my sciatic nerve and it was shooting down my leg. I thought I was gonna have to have a hip replacement,
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The sciatic nerve becomes irritated and inflamed when the piriformis muscle spasms, which can lead to piriformis syndrome ...
Andie MacDowell battling painful muscle condition
Andie MacDowell is battling a painful muscle condition called Piriformis syndrome. The 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' star's ...