Andie MacDowell Reveals Piriformis Syndrome Diagnosis

Andie MacDowell Reveals Piriformis Syndrome Diagnosis: 'I Thought I Was Going to Have to Have Hip Replacement'
Andie MacDowell opened up about her piriformis syndrome diagnosis during an appearance on 'The Drew Barrymore Show,' admitting she thought she might 'have to have hip replacement.'
Andie MacDowell thought she needed a hip replacement — then discovered a health condition
On "The Drew Barrymore Show," MacDowell said she now lives in a South Carolina community with "people my age" and delved into recent health problems.
Andie MacDowell Shares ‘Miracle’ Health Update as She Unveils Painful New Diagnosis
Andie MacDowell is feeling grateful she never had to have the hip replacement surgery she was anticipating. The Groundhog Day actress opened up about a painful diagnosis she recently received and the "miracle" that a little physical therapy has done for her.
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.
What Is Piriformis Syndrome? All About Andie MacDowell's 'Rare' Diagnosis
Piriformis syndrome is a rare neuromuscular condition that happens when the piriformis muscle in the butt presses on the sciatic nerve, according to the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD).
Andie MacDowell Thought She Was "Literally Falling Apart" Before Piriformis Syndrome Diagnosis
"I thought I was gonna have to have a hip replacement." Andie MacDowell has been diagnosed with piriformis syndrome, a painful muscle condition that compresses the sciatic nerve. As she explained during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show,

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