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What Causes Pain In My Right Leg?
I ve a terribly painful right leg, due to issues with my lower back. I ve had one epidural in my lower spine but recently I felt a bad twinge and it is difficult to walk and very painful. The shin on right leg is numb from just under my kneecap to the top of my ankle. Sitting is also painful as well laying in bed. I need pain meds to sleep. What is causing the numbness in my shin and will another epidural help me? My right leg is somewhat weak as well
Wed, 22 Apr 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms can be related to sciatica pain.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain.
I also suggest gentle stretching exercises.
If the symptoms continue, I suggest to see a neurologist for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms can be related to sciatica pain.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain.
I also suggest gentle stretching exercises.
If the symptoms continue, I suggest to see a neurologist for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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