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Why Do I Experience Acute Pain A In My Lower Back,hip And Leg? X-Ray Shows Severe Constipation
I HAVE BEEN HAVING PAIN IN MY LOWER BACK NEAR MY HIP AND A SHARP PAINT THAT SHOOTA DOWN MY LEG TO MY KNEE AND THEN ALL THE WAY DOWN MY LEG TO MY FEET WITH TINGLEING AND NUMBNESS WHEN I WALK I HAVE ALSO GONE TO A CHIROPRACTOR AND HE TOOK AN X-RAY AND SAID I WAS ALSO VERY CONSTIPATED I HAVE NOT HAD A GOOD BOWL MOVEMENT IN APPROX 3 WEEKS. THE PAIN I EXPERIENCE IN MY LEG IS VERY PAINFULL AND IT FEELS LIKE MY LEG IS GOING TO GIVE OUT ON ME.
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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With this presentation, I think sciatic nerve pain (sciatica) is the problem. This results from compression of the sciatic nerve. The pain might get worse when sitting or standing for a long time and might be relieved by lying or walking. Apart from an X-ray, another test called magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help to locate the problem. To ease the pain, you may avoid sitting, alternate between lying down and walking, and take pain killers like acetaminophen or non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs. Additional treatment for sciatica will depend on what is causing the nerve irritation.
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With this presentation, I think sciatic nerve pain (sciatica) is the problem. This results from compression of the sciatic nerve. The pain might get worse when sitting or standing for a long time and might be relieved by lying or walking. Apart from an X-ray, another test called magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help to locate the problem. To ease the pain, you may avoid sitting, alternate between lying down and walking, and take pain killers like acetaminophen or non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs. Additional treatment for sciatica will depend on what is causing the nerve irritation.
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I wish you good health
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