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Suggest Remedy For Tingling Pain In Buttocks
I have a tingling pain (more of an annoyance) in my buttocks which will occasionally extend upwards into my lower back and down the backside of both of my thighs. It s extremely uncomfortable when I lay down, I cannot find a comfortable position to fall asleep. What is wrong with me?
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
Hi there. Thanks for your question.
Pain in the buttocks radiating down your thigh can be a manifestation of pinching if a nerve in your spine. Usually at the lower level that is L5 S1. Since its affecting your routine, you should get an X Ray of your spine followed by MRI if required( depending in what's seen on xray and whether u have relief with pain meds). Depending on severity of pinch u will need pain meds, injection or surgery.
Hope this helps you.
All the best.
Regards
Dr.SBK
Pain in the buttocks radiating down your thigh can be a manifestation of pinching if a nerve in your spine. Usually at the lower level that is L5 S1. Since its affecting your routine, you should get an X Ray of your spine followed by MRI if required( depending in what's seen on xray and whether u have relief with pain meds). Depending on severity of pinch u will need pain meds, injection or surgery.
Hope this helps you.
All the best.
Regards
Dr.SBK
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