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What Causes Back Pain Affecting Legs?
Hi,
I am an older woman from I am told I have a back problem which is affecting my legs big time. I feel it could be my hip even though I have back problems. It is mostly on my left side. I have had an MRI of my back so far need to get another opinion.
I am an older woman from I am told I have a back problem which is affecting my legs big time. I feel it could be my hip even though I have back problems. It is mostly on my left side. I have had an MRI of my back so far need to get another opinion.
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
Hi, thank you for posting.
I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns.
Your symptoms are caused by hip and lumbar arthritis.
Another probability is that you suffer from sciatic neuritis, that is caused by a herniated disc.
To determine the diagnosis you need:
1. Lumbar Ct-scan.
2. Complete blood count.
3. Fibrinogen test.
4. Urine test.
Contact your neurologist.
All the best.
Dr. Behar.
I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns.
Your symptoms are caused by hip and lumbar arthritis.
Another probability is that you suffer from sciatic neuritis, that is caused by a herniated disc.
To determine the diagnosis you need:
1. Lumbar Ct-scan.
2. Complete blood count.
3. Fibrinogen test.
4. Urine test.
Contact your neurologist.
All the best.
Dr. Behar.
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